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Panasonic DC-GH5 Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
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DC-GH5L
DC-GH5
(U.S. customers only)
DVQX1052ZA
F0217HN0

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  • Page 1 More detailed owner's manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (P123) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DC-GH5 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support DC-GH5 (ENG) DVQX1052...
  • Page 4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. Press to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1JS955 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 5: Battery Charger

    “High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long) • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional). • Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
  • Page 6 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode ........ 61 Recording Motion Pictures Using a Information for Your Safety......2 Connected External Device ...... 67 Preparation/Basic Playback Care of the camera ........8 Playing Back Pictures....... 72 Standard Accessories .........9 Playing Back Motion Pictures ....72 About cards that can be used with Switching the Playback Method....

  • Page 8: Preparation/Basic

    10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and 32 oF): – Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating temperature of s10 oC (14 oF) before use. If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    Preparation/Basic Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of February 2017. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.) ¢1,2 1 Interchangeable Lens DC-GH5L...

  • Page 10: About Cards That Can Be Used With This Unit

    • The card is optional. • Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060). • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. About cards that can be used with this unit •...

  • Page 11: About The Lens

    • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Quick Start Guide • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •...
  • Page 13 Inserting the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.
  • Page 14 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Card access indicators Access lamp Access indication Lights up while the card is Lights up red while an being accessed (during image is being recorded to recording, deletion, the card. formatting, etc.). • During access (i.e., while the access lamp is lit up or [ ] is displayed), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional).
  • Page 15 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Opening the Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.
  • Page 16 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly. Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
  • Page 17 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. 60 60 60 (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...

  • Page 18: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1314 26 25 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P55) WIRELESS connection lamp (P88) • Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of Status indicator (P15) children to prevent swallowing. Camera ON/OFF switch (P15) Drive mode dial (P41) Flash synchro socket ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P38)
  • Page 19 AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: Center (Fn12)/3 (Fn13)/1 (Fn14)/4 (Fn15)/ optional) are used. 2 (Fn16) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). [Q.MENU] button (P28)/[Fn2] button (P29) • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable Rear dial (P21) supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • Page 20 Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-ES12060 [AF/MF] switch Lens surface • When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or Tele the setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled. Focus ring (P37) Contact point Zoom ring Lens mount rubber Wide Lens fitting mark (P14)

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 22: Recording Mode

    Preparation/Basic Joystick The joystick can be operated in two ways: it can be moved up, down, left or right, or it can be pressed. The joystick provides the same functions as the cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button. Moving: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is Moving Pressing performed.
  • Page 23 Preparation/Basic Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Rotate the front/rear dial to display The shutter speed is automatically determined the Exposure Meter A. Unsuitable by the aperture value you set. areas of the range are displayed in red. : Aperture value (B) (Example: In Manual Exposure Shutter-Priority AE Mode Mode)
  • Page 24 Preparation/Basic [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) Press [LVF]. A [LVF] button B Eye sensor • The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: ¢ – Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching ¢ – Viewfinder display – Monitor display ¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated.
  • Page 25 Preparation/Basic ∫ [ ] Live View Finder style display layout (Example of viewfinder style display) With information With information (detailed With information (tilt (detailed With information information, tilt sensor display) information) sensor display) 8bit 8bit ∫ [ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information (tilt Without information With information...

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Function

    Preparation/Basic Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Fn10 Fn10 Fn10 Fn11 Fn11 Fn11 ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. B B B ∫...

  • Page 27: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation/Basic Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. [Intelligent Auto] (P76) These menus let you set the functions available only for [Creative Video] (P76) their corresponding Recording Modes. These menus are displayed only for their corresponding [Custom Mode] (P23) Recording Modes. [Creative Control] (P76) [Rec] (P76) This menu lets you set picture settings.

  • Page 28: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)

    Preparation/Basic • Menu items that are not available are displayed in gray. When a gray item is selected, if you press [MENU/SET], a message indicating that the item cannot be set is displayed along with the reason why it cannot be set under certain conditions. ∫...

  • Page 29: Assigning Frequently Used Functions To The Buttons (Function Buttons)

    Preparation/Basic Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. • Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button. Select the menu. (P27) > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in MENU REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to...
  • Page 30 Preparation/Basic ∫ Functions that can be assigned in [Setting in REC mode] [Rec] menu ¢ – [Wi-Fi] (P88): [Fn7] – [AFS/AFF] (P33) ¢ – [Q.MENU] (P28): [Fn2] – [Metering Mode] (P80) ¢ – [LVF/Monitor Switch] (P24): [Fn5] – [Burst Rate] ¢...

  • Page 31: Recording

    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene. Set the mode dial to [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
  • Page 32 Recording Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings Recording Mode: ∫ Setting brightness Press [ Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness. • You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing 3/4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed. (P50) - 5 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 0 0 +1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3...

  • Page 33: Setting The Focus Mode (Afs/Aff/Afc)

    Recording Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever. Item Scene (recommended) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. [AFS] Subject is still Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is (Auto (Scenery,...

  • Page 34: Setting The Auto Focus Mode

    Recording ∫ Adjusting the AF Custom settings Press 2/1 to select the AF Custom setting. Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. • Pressing [DISP.] will return the default setting. Sets the sensitivity to be applied when adjusting the focus [AF Sensitivity] according to the movement of the subject.

  • Page 35: Specifying The Af Area Position

    Recording Up to 225 AF areas can be focused. ([225-Area]) This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen. , etc. From among 225 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the ([Custom Multi]) AF area for the subject.
  • Page 36 Recording ∫ When selecting [ 1 Press [ 2 Select [ ] and press 4. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus. Button Touch operation Description of operation operation Touching...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Applicable modes: 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. Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. Press [ Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the focus position, and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 38: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. Align the screen with the subject.

  • Page 39: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Recording Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press [ Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

  • Page 41: Select A Drive Mode

    Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 42 Recording Set the drive mode dial to [ Select the picture size and burst speed. (P27) > [Rec] > [6K/4K PHOTO] > MENU [Picture size / Burst speed] [6K 18M] [4:3]: (4992k3744) [3:2]: (5184k3456) 30 pictures/second [4K H 8M] 60 pictures/second [4:3]: (3328k2496) [3:2]: (3504k2336) [16:9]: (3840k2160)
  • Page 43 Recording • The camera will perform burst recording of a 6K/4K photo and saves it as a 6K/4K burst file with a [Rec Format] setting of [MP4]. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. •...
  • Page 44 Recording Drag the frames to select the frame you want to save as a picture. • Touch and hold [ ] to continuously rewind/forward frame-by-frame. Touch [ ] or [ ] to save the picture. • A confirmation screen will be displayed. •...

  • Page 45: Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking)

    Recording Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) Applicable modes: The camera can perform Burst recording in the same picture quality as 6K/4K photo recording while automatically shifting the focus to different areas. With Post Focus, after recording is finished, you can select the desired points on the screen and save pictures in which the selected points are in focus.
  • Page 46 Recording Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. Touch the desired focus area. • If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected area, a red frame will be displayed.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation

    Recording Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Applicable modes: You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation. In addition, the pictures taken can be combined into a motion picture. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (P15) •...
  • Page 48 Recording Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together. Set the drive mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P27) > [Rec] > [Time Lapse/Animation] > [Mode] > [Stop Motion MENU Animation] Press 3/4 to select an item and set.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures While Adjusting A Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)

    Recording Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Applicable modes: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. Select the menu. (P27) > [Rec] > [Bracket] > [Bracket Type] MENU Press the shutter button to perform recording while Exposure Bracket adjusting the exposure.
  • Page 50 Recording Exposure Bracket ∫ About [More settings] (step in P49) Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. [Step] • ] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to • ] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
  • Page 51 Recording White Balance Bracket ∫ About [More settings] (step in P49) Rotate the control dial to adjust the correction range, G G G G G G and press [MENU/SET]. : Horizontal ([A] to [B]) A A A A A A B B B B B B B : Vertical ([G] to [M]) M M M M M M...

  • Page 52: Image Stabilizer

    • The image stabilizers to be activated differ depending on your lens. The icon for the currently activated image stabilizer is displayed on the recording screen. When recording When taking pictures motion pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. Mode (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System Lens + Body standard) Lens + Body (Dual I.S.) (...
  • Page 53 Recording Applicable modes: • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-ES12060), stabilizer function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase) Select the menu. (P27) >...

  • Page 54: Raising The Telescopic Effect

    Recording Raising the telescopic effect Applicable modes: Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without deteriorating the picture quality. 1.4k: [ 2.0k: [ ¢ When taking [Ex. Tele Conv.] 1.4k: When recording 6K/4K photos ([16:9]/[1:1]) ¢...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures With The External Flash (Optional)

    Recording Taking Pictures with the External Flash (Optional) Applicable modes: You can attach a flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) and take pictures with it. • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how to attach the external flash. ∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.

  • Page 56: Recording Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: The camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4 or MOV format or full high definition motion pictures that comply with the AVCHD standard. Audio is recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
  • Page 57 Recording ∫ Setting the format, size and recording frame rate > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Format] MENU [AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc. [MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. [MP4 (LPCM)] The MP4 data format for image editing.
  • Page 58 • Motion pictures in 4:2:2/10 bit format are intended for editing on a computer used for video production. As such, they are not supported by TVs, recorders, and players manufactured by Panasonic. • When [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV] is set in Creative Video Mode, you can select the following settings using [Anamorphic(4:3)].
  • Page 59 Recording How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) Applicable modes: Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P33) and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] menu. Focus mode [Continuous AF] Description of settings The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects [ON] during recording.
  • Page 60 Recording > [Motion Picture] > [Time Code] MENU [Time Code Set whether or not the time code is displayed on the recording screen/ Display] playback screen. Sets the time code count method. [REC RUN]: Counts the time code only when recording motion pictures. [Count Up] [FREE RUN]: Counts the time code even when not recording (including when this unit is...

  • Page 61: Recording Motion Pictures In Creative Video Mode

    Recording Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and record motion pictures. Set the mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P27) > [Creative Video] > [Exposure Mode] > [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] MENU •...
  • Page 62 Recording Recording with minimum white saturation by compressing overexposed portions (Knee) In Creative Video Mode, you can use [Like709] in [Photo Style], which compresses overexposed portions to enable recording with minimum saturation. Set the mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P27) >...
  • Page 63 Recording Select the menu. (P27) > [Creative Video] > [Variable Frame Rate] > [ON] MENU Press 2/1 to select the frame rate you will record the item with. Press [MENU/SET]. • Auto Focus does not work. • Audio is not recorded when the frame rate is different from that of [Rec Quality]. •...
  • Page 64 Recording Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan]) • This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is set to either [S] or [M] in Creative Video Mode. Select the menu. (P27) > [Creative Video] > [Synchro Scan] > [ON] MENU Select Shutter Speed with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 65 Recording Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording. • If you have enabled [Focus Transition Rec], Focus Transition will start when you start recording a motion picture. POS 1 Touch [POS 1], [POS 2], or [POS 3] to start Focus POS 1 POS 2 POS 3...
  • Page 66 Recording Set the cropping start frame. A Cropping start frame • When making settings for the first time, a cropping start frame of size 1920k1080 is displayed. (After setting the cropping start frame and end frame, the start frame and end frame that you set immediately before will be displayed.) •...

  • Page 67: Recording Motion Pictures Using A Connected External Device

    Recording Recording Motion Pictures Using a Connected External Device External monitor/recorder (HDMI output during recording) You can connect the camera’s [HDMI] socket and an external monitor or recorder with an HDMI cable. HDMI output is controlled separately for recording and playback. This section describes the HDMI output control for recording.
  • Page 68 Recording Connect the HDMI cable to the [HDMI] socket (8). B Leave some slack so that this section has a length of at least 10 cm (0.33 feet). • You can also connect the HDMI cable and  USB connection cable at the same time when the cable holder is attached.
  • Page 69 Recording ∫ Setting the picture quality (size/frame rate) for HDMI output Down-convert the size/frame rate when the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]. > [Motion Picture] > [HDMI Rec Output] > [Down Convert] MENU Down-converts the size/frame rate setting of images to that of the connected [AUTO] device to output them.
  • Page 70 Recording External Microphone (optional) Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone. Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and the wide range stereo recording.
  • Page 71 Recording XLR Microphone Adaptor (optional) By attaching an XLR microphone adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) to the camera, you can use a commercially-available XLR microphone to enable the recording of superior-quality high-res/stereo sound. A Hot shoe B XLR microphone adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) C Commercially available XLR microphone Preparations: •...

  • Page 72: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture A Card slot • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 pictures in succession. •...

  • Page 73: Switching The Playback Method

    Playback Switching the Playback Method Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X • If the rear dial is rotated to the left after the image is enlarged, the magnification will be reduced. • You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2/1 or dragging the screen.

  • Page 74: Playing Back Group Pictures

    Playback Playing Back Group Pictures A picture group consists of multiple pictures. You can play back pictures in a group either continuously or one by one. • You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once. A picture group saved at once with [6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]. (P44) A picture group consisting of pictures taken with Focus Bracket.

  • Page 75: Deleting Pictures

    Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ • The same operation can be performed by touching [ Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 76: Menu

    Menu Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting is selected, a description of the menu is displayed. Menus that are only available for particular Recording Modes The following menus are displayed only for their corresponding Recording Modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Intelligent Auto Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot]...
  • Page 77 Menu [Motion Picture] [Rec Format] [i.Dynamic] [Mic Level Disp.] [Rec Quality] [i.Resolution] [Mic Level Adj.] [Time Code] [ISO Sensitivity (video)] [Mic Level Limiter] [AFS/AFF] [Shading Comp.] [Wind Noise Canceller] [Continuous AF] [Diffraction Compensation] [Wind Cut] [AF Custom Setting(Video)] [Stabilizer] [Lens Noise Cut] [Photo Style] [Flkr Decrease] [Special Mic.]...

  • Page 78: Aspect Ratio

    Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Folder / File settings] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [Cust.Set Mem.] [Double Slot Function] [Clock Set] [Monitor Luminance] [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [World Time] [Eye Sensor] [No.Reset] [Travel Date] [Battery Use Priority] [Reset] [Wi-Fi] [USB Mode] [Reset Network Settings] [Bluetooth] [TV Connection] [Pixel Refresh]...
  • Page 79 Menu [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. > [Rec] > [Picture Size] MENU When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. When the aspect ratio is [3:2].
  • Page 80 Menu [Metering Mode] Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. > [Rec] > [Metering Mode] MENU This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen (Multiple) automatically.
  • Page 81 Menu [Shutter Type] Applicable modes: Select the shutter to be used for taking pictures. > [Rec] > [Shutter Type] MENU Settings: [AUTO]/[MSHTR]/[EFC]/[ESHTR] Electronic Front Mechanical shutter Electronic Shutter Curtain The camera starts an The camera starts and The camera starts and exposure electronically, Description ends an exposure with...
  • Page 82 Menu [Zebra Pattern] Indicates parts that may become white saturated through overexposure in a zebra pattern. > [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [Zebra Pattern] MENU [ZEBRA1] [ZEBRA2] Select [SET] to set the brightness to be processed as a zebra pattern. •...
  • Page 83 Menu [System Frequency] You can change the system frequency of the motion pictures you record and play back. > [Setup] > [System Frequency] MENU [59.94Hz (NTSC)] For regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC [50.00Hz (PAL)] For regions where the TV broadcasting system is PAL [24.00Hz (CINEMA)] This system frequency is for creating films •...
  • Page 84 Menu > [Setup] > [Folder / File settings] MENU Specifies the folder to which images are to be saved. ¢ [Select Folder] • The folder name is indicated with the number of files that can be stored. Creates a new folder with the same 5-digit user-defined [OK] segment as the current folder name setting.
  • Page 85 Menu Notes on the Backup Rec. function • We recommend using cards with the same Speed Class rating and capacity. • When recording a motion picture in [AVCHD] format, backup recording of motion picture is not possible. Data will be recorded only to the one card. •...
  • Page 86 Menu [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. > [Playback] > [RAW Processing] MENU Select RAW images with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select an item. [White Balance] [Highlight] [i.Resolution]...
  • Page 87 Menu On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments: A Current setting Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Dragging Selects a setting. DISP. [DISP.] [DISP.] Returns you to the setting screen. Sets the adjusted level and returns [MENU/SET] [Set] you to the item selection screen.

  • Page 88: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ® ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi /Bluetooth function • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P94) • Recording with a smartphone (P95) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (P96) ®...
  • Page 89 There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by a third party.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) is an application provided by Panasonic. • OS App for Android Android 4.1 or higher (Android 5.0 or higher is required to use the Bluetooth function) App for iOS: iOS 8.0 or higher...
  • Page 91 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On the camera Select the menu. (P27) > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > MENU [SET] > [Pairing] • The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device name. On your smartphone Start “Image App ”. • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
  • Page 92 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ∫ Connecting to the paired smartphone (connecting for the second and subsequent times) On the camera Select the menu. (P27) > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > [ON] MENU On your smartphone Start “Image App”. • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
  • Page 93 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On your smartphone Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu. On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the camera. Wi-Fi Start “Image App ”. 0123456789ABC • When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on the camera, select [Yes] to connect.

  • Page 94: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Terminating the Wi-Fi connection Set the camera to Recording Mode. Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection. > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [Yes] MENU • You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the camera. (P88) On the smartphone, close “Image App”.
  • Page 95 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P90) Select the camera’s menu. (P27) > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Remote Wakeup] > [ON] MENU Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. On the smartphone, start up the “Image App”, and set the Bluetooth function to a state in which a connection can be made (standby state).
  • Page 96 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ∫ Changing the camera’s dial settings, etc. with your smartphone > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Priority of Remote Device] MENU Allows you to perform operations with both the camera and the smartphone during remote recording. [Camera] •...
  • Page 97 The camera detects the connection between the smartphone and wireless access point and backs up images stored on the camera to a preset Cloud Storage. • Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible Cloud Storage. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ A Wireless access point B Cloud Storage ...
  • Page 98 For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. Connect to the “LUMIX CLUB” site using a smartphone or computer. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Enter your “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password and log in to the service. • If you are required to register an email address, operate following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 99 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Start up the “Image App” in foreground (a state in which the app can be operated), and run a backup. • A backup will start if the smartphone is connected to the wireless access point set up in “(Setup 3)”.
  • Page 100 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu cannot be used. • If the [Bluetooth] and [Auto Transfer] settings of the camera are [ON], the camera automatically connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you turn on the camera. Start up the “Image App”...
  • Page 101 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Synchronize the clock and the time zone setting of the camera with those of a smartphone. Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P90) Select the camera’s menu. (P27) >...

  • Page 102: Setting Up A Connection To A Pc Via A Wireless Access Point

    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Setting up a connection to a PC via a wireless access point To create a folder that receives images • Create a PC account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters) consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account name includes non-alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 103 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Select [PC]. Select the connection method. Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection 1 Select [Via Network]. 2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)]. 3 Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS mode. On the camera, perform the operation that matches your purpose.

  • Page 104: Others

    DVD, processing and correcting images, and editing motion pictures. Check the site below to download and install the software. Download the software while it is available for download. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10xe.html (This Site is English only.) DVQX1052 (ENG)
  • Page 105 Others • Download expiration: March 2022 • For 4K motion pictures and 6K/4K photos, a 64 bit OS version of Windows 7/Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 is required. • For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”...
  • Page 106 Others Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. • If [USB Mode] is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen. Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.

  • Page 107: Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording  8bit 24 p   MINI MINI MINI MINI × × Fn10 Fn10 Fn10 Fn10...
  • Page 108 Others A › Quality (P79) AF area (P35) AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (P33, 37) Spot metering target Focus Bracket (P50) Center marker display Post Focus (P45) Self-timer Mic level display š AF Mode (P34) Ø Mic Level Limiter (OFF) Face Recognition TC 00:00:00:00 Time Code (P59)
  • Page 109 Others Touch tab White Balance Bracket, White Balance Bracket (Color Touch zoom Temperature) (P51) Touch Shutter (P26) White Balance Fine Adjustment × × AWBc Touch AE (P26) VÐî White Balance (P40) Ñ Peaking Color (P32) Function button (P29) Number of recordable pictures Color (P32) Maximum number of pictures Defocus control function...
  • Page 110 Others In recording On-monitor recording information 1/60  Single Burst  AUTO 6K/4K Photo (P41) Post Focus (P45)  Self-timer  AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode (P33, 37) š AF Mode (P34) Ø Quality (P79) › Recording Mode (P22) EXPS EXPS Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P79)

  • Page 111: Message Display

    • Insert a different card. [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information.
  • Page 113 Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
  • Page 114 Others Even when the camera is put in sleep mode, the external flash does not enter sleep mode. Even when the camera is turned off, the external flash does not turn off. • When [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], or [Power Save LVF Shooting] (P82) is activated, the external flash may not enter sleep mode automatically.
  • Page 115 Others When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my user name and password are not recognized, so I cannot connect to the PC. • Some OS versions, including Windows 8, use two types of accounts: a local account and a Microsoft account.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DC-GH5): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V (8.4 V Power Consumption: 4.1 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used] 3.2 W (When playing back with Monitor)
  • Page 117 Others ISO sensitivity Still picture: ¢ (Standard Output AUTO/ /100 /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 Sensitivity) Creative Video Mode: ¢ AUTO/100 /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. (1/3 EV step change possible) Minimum Illumination Approx. 3 lx [when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second (When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)]) or 1/25th (When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00Hz (PAL)])]...
  • Page 118 Others Monitor 3.2q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,620,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen Viewfinder OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx. 3,680,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) [Magnification approx. 1.52k, 0.76k (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens at infinity; j1.0 m (with diopter adjustment j4 to i3 diopter) Flash Mode AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/...
  • Page 119 Others Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.31” standard, DPOF corresponding) 6K/4K photo 6K photo: MP4 (H.265/HEVC, AAC (2 ch)) (burst file) 4K photo: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC (2 ch)) Motion pictures AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4/MOV Audio compression...
  • Page 120 Output: 8.4 V 0.65 A Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLF19PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1860 mAh The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
  • Page 121 Others Interchangeable Lens H-ES12060 “LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12–60 mm/F2.8–4.0 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm) Aperture type 9 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture F2.8 (Wide) to F4.0 (Tele) Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction 14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)

  • Page 122: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.

  • Page 123: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    [MENU/SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [Software info]. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...

  • Page 124: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...
  • Page 125 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 (ENG) DVQX1052...
  • Page 126 Others PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. As of July 2015 DVQX1052 (ENG)
  • Page 127 • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. (ENG) DVQX1052...
  • Page 128 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com ...

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