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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Body
DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K
Model No.
DMC-GF1
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2G57
GC GH

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Body DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K Model No. DMC-GF1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2G57 GC GH...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
  • Page 4 ∫ Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) ..........46 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 • Take a picture with Manual Focus (MF) ..........46 • Focusing ...........47 Before Use • When the subject is not in focus ..47 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) ..47 Standard Accessories .......8 •...
  • Page 6 • White Balance Bracket ..... 79 Taking a picture with Face Recognition Setting the Light Sensitivity ....80 function ..........106 Change tone of the colour for the picture • Face Settings........107 to be taken (Film Mode)......82 • Auto Registration ......110 •...
  • Page 7 Advanced (Playback) Others Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures Using the Optional External with Audio ..........132 Viewfinder ..........162 • Motion pictures........ 132 Using an external flash (optional) ..164 • Pictures with audio......133 Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ..165 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu..134 Using the Remote Shutter (optional)..166 •...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2009. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) ¢1 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7ASPH.”...
  • Page 9 Before Use DMC-GF1C H-H020 VYF3260 VFC4315 VFC4460 DMC-GF1K H-FS014045 VYC0981 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 : : DMW-BLB13E DE-A49C K2CT39A00002 K2CQ29A00002 K1HA08CD0020 (DMC-GF1CGC) (DMC-GF1CGC) (DMC-GF1CGH) (DMC-GF1KGC) (DMC-GF1KGC) (DMC-GF1GC) (DMC-GF1KGH) (DMC-GF1GC) (DMC-GF1GH) VFC4459 VKF4385 VYF3287 K1HA08AD0003 VQT2G57...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Self-timer indicator (P70) AF assist lamp (P129) Sensor Flash (P60) Lens fitting mark (P16) Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button (P17) Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial •...
  • Page 11 Before Use In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button MENU Press 4 /SET 19 Focus distance reference mark (P75) 20 Speaker (P133) 21 Drive mode lever Single (P45): Burst (P66):...
  • Page 12 Before Use 34 Card/Battery door (P24) 35 Release lever (P24) 36 Tripod receptacle (P175) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. ∫ Lens H-H020 (LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 ASPH.) 37 Lens surface 38 Focus ring (P74) 39 Contact point...

  • Page 13: Removing The Hot Shoe Cover

    Before Use Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P162) or External Flash (P164), please remove the hot shoe cover. Press the hot shoe cover release button and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: About The Lens

    Before Use About the Lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System ™ lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. ∫...
  • Page 15 ¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto Focus Operation may be recorded at this time. ¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2G57...

  • Page 16: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

  • Page 17: Attach The Lens Cap

    Preparation ∫ Optical Image Stabilizer The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. – The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the stabilizer function.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens hood.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 21: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
  • Page 22 Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. • When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used: – When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 107. •...
  • Page 23 Preparation Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. –...

  • Page 24: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13E).

  • Page 25: About The Card

    “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P36), etc.

  • Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

  • Page 27: Setting The Menu

    Preparation • Once a charged battery has been installed for 24 hours, the clock setting is maintained　 for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. •...

  • Page 28: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well. •...
  • Page 29 Preparation Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press 1 or the rear dial. •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Quick Menu

    Preparation Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Q.MENU Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording status.

  • Page 31: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 32 Preparation • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. •...
  • Page 33 Preparation Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/optional [MONITOR]/ [VIEWFINDER] external viewfinder is adjusted. • Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation with 2/1 or the rear dial. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the colour adjustment screen.
  • Page 34 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P157) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P36) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 35 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
  • Page 36 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. DMC-GF1CGC, DMC-GF1KGC, DMC-GF1GC [ENGLISH]/[ У ]/[ ไทย ]/[ ~ [LANGUAGE] ]/[繁體中文] DMC-GF1CGH, DMC-GF1KGH, DMC-GF1GH [ENGLISH]/[繁體中文] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

  • Page 37: Holding And Using Your Camera

    Preparation Holding and using your camera Tips for taking good pictures A AF assist lamp • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

  • Page 38: Basic

    Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still pictures or motion pictures Turn the camera on. A Shutter button B Motion picture button C [AF/MF] button D [(] button • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1.

  • Page 39: Setting [Afs] Or [Afc]

    Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE mode (P84) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE mode (P85) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure mode (P86) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 40: Taking A Still Picture

    Basic Taking a still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording a motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 42: Scene Detection

    Basic • Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P49) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P65) ∫...

  • Page 43: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 2. • [ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen. •...
  • Page 44 Basic š (Set to [ [AF MODE] (P71) ] when a face cannot be detected) [WHITE BALANCE] (P77) [AWB] [SENSITIVITY] (P80) (Intelligent ISO) (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO800) [METERING MODE] (P120) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [ON] (P119) [I.EXPOSURE] (P121) [STANDARD] [COLOR SPACE] (P123) [sRGB] [LONG SHTR NR] (P121) [ON]...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. •...

  • Page 46: Fix The Focus By Pressing The Shutter Button Halfway (Afs)

    Basic Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS) Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS]. • “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is AF/MF adjusted when you press the shutter button halfway. • Normally use the [AFS]. •...

  • Page 47: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area Green — ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times — A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 48: Programme Shift

    Basic Programme Shift In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE mode.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the zoom ring function.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] (Only available when a lens that supports the stabilizer function is attached) may not be effective.

  • Page 51: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen

    Basic Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P53), while playing back motion pictures (P132) and during a slide show (P134), you can only select “Normal display B”...

  • Page 52: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the rear dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date •...

  • Page 53: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the rear dial left after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 54: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [(] button B [DISPLAY] button ‚ ] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 55 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P137) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note •...

  • Page 56: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/Optional External Viewfinder Switching the displayed information Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. LCD monitor display With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [...
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) Optional external viewfinder display (P162) With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P131) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the Optional External Viewfinder (P162) to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style). When [ ] is set ¢1...
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 59: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter. : Slow sync. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. •...
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.

  • Page 63: Adjust The Flash Output

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-Eye Reduction etc.

  • Page 64: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode menu.

  • Page 65: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 66: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Set the drive mode lever to [ Focus on the subject and take a picture.
  • Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P129) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting. Focus mode Focus Priority Focus At the first picture ¢2 Normal focusing ¢1 ¢3 Predicted focusing...

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r] 1st picture...
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Settings Item Item [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [0/`/_] [SEQUENCE] [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [`/0/_] [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [STEP] [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [7•1/3] (7 pictures) [7•2/3] (7 pictures) Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. •...

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ •...

  • Page 71: Setting The Method Used To Focus (Af Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the method used to focus (AF mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].

  • Page 72: Setting Up [ ] (Af Tracking)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode. • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. • AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode. ∫...

  • Page 73: Setting The Af Area

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case. • [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active. • In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø] –...

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Press [AF/MF] to set [MF].

  • Page 75: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. A Focus distance reference mark (With the flash is closed) B Focus distance reference line C 20 cm...
  • Page 76 Advanced (Recording pictures) While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture. B AE lock indication Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully. ∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The White Balance

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

  • Page 78: Setting The White Balance Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ • The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the flash is used.

  • Page 79: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Finely adjusting the white balance [ You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. Select the white balance and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 80: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [ ] is displayed in white balance icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when the White Balance Bracket is set. • The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including power save mode).

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