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Panasonic DMC-G3K Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W
Model No.
DMC-G3
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
"Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
VQT3N54
GN

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W Model No. DMC-G3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.

  • 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 Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional). In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 4 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ....................2 Standard Accessories ...................... 6 Names and Functions of Components ................8 About the Lens....................... 12 Attaching/Detaching the Lens..................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................16 Charging the Battery ...................... 17 • Charging ........................17 •...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14–...
  • Page 7 DMC-G3W DMC-G3K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 DMW-BLD10E DE-A94A K2CJ2YY00052 K1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015 VKF4385 VFF0807 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 DMC-G3K ¢1 Supplied in only (lens kit product) DMC-G3W ¢2 Supplied in only (double zoom lens kit product) (ENG) VQT3N54...

  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Components

    Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button [LVF/LCD] button 10 11 12 13 14 15 Diopter adjustment dial 10 Viewfinder 11 Playback button 12 Motion picture button 13 Camera ON/OFF switch 14 Rear dial...
  • Page 9 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional). 36 37 • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • Page 10 ∫ Lens H-FS014042 H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 (LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 –5.6/ ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) MEGA O.I.S.) 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 38 Tele 39 Lens surface 40 Focus ring 41 Wide 42 Zoom ring 43 Contact point 44 Lens fitting mark...
  • Page 11 Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Drag Touch the screen A movement without releasing the touch To touch and release the touch panel. panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area, operate icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar, etc.

  • Page 12: About The Lens

    About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1;...

  • Page 13: Attaching/Detaching The Lens

    Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. 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 14: Attach The Lens Cap

    Detaching a lens from the camera body Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button D, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside.
  • Page 15 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. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    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 17: Charging The Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 18: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
  • Page 19 ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor) – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx. 110 min Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used Recordable time Approx.

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • 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-BLD10E).

  • Page 21: About The Card

    SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.

  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. ∫...
  • Page 24 ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Programme AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

  • Page 25: Taking A Still Picture

    Recording Mode: Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( Selecting the Recording Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ Recording Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (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 27: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected...

  • Page 28: Recording Using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

    Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful for those who would like the settings made by the camera to match their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With Defocus Control Function

    Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. × × • When using the viewfinder, press the rear dial several times to display the Defocus Control setting screen.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Recording 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. Set the mode dial to [ Note •...

  • Page 31: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

    Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.

  • Page 34: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [YES]. VQT3N54 (ENG)

  • Page 35: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise your picture taking experience. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. Setting menu items •...
  • Page 36 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the rear dial. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.
  • Page 37 ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] menu Press 2. A Menu toggle icon Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1 or the rear dial. •...

  • Page 38: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording 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 Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    ±´² Recording Mode: Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 40: Manual Exposure Mode

    Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the mode dial to [ ² Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 41: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-G3): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 3.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 3.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used] 1.9 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 2.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
  • Page 43 Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] Approx. 12 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used] Shutter speed B (Bulb) (Max.
  • Page 44 Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4576k3056 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4576k2576 pixels, 3232k1824 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3424k3424 pixels, 2416k2416 pixels, 1712k1712 pixels Recording quality...
  • Page 45 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A94A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh (ENG) VQT3N54...
  • Page 46 Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14 –42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens construction...
  • Page 47 Interchangeable Lens (H-FS045200) “LUMIX G VARIO 45– 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=45 mm to 200 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 90 mm to 400 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F4.0 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens construction...
  • Page 48 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia • Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or •...

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