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Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body DMC-GX85K/DMC-GX85 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
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.
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Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. ∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
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• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction.
Contents Information for Your Safety....2 Playback Preparation/Basic Playing Back Pictures..... 46 Playing Back Motion Pictures ..46 Care of the camera ......6 Deleting Pictures ......47 Standard Accessories ...... 7 About cards that can be used with this unit..........8 Menu Quick Start Guide ......
• 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.
The card is optional. : SKF0133H • Description in these operating instructions is : SKF0133S based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the K1HY04YY0106 supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) SQT1330...
SD Memory Card standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. (512 MB to 2 GB) • Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards. SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) ∫...
Charging the Battery ∫ Inserting the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E). • 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.
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” ∫ Charging the Battery • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. [CHARGE] socket A Charging lamp B AC adaptor (supplied)
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Inserting the Card (Optional) A Check the orientation of the card. • Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. Attaching/Removing the Lens •...
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Extend the lens barrel [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] ∫ How to Extend the Lens Example: H-FS12032 Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens.
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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Formatting the card (initialisation) 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. > [Setup] > [Format] MENU Set the mode dial to [ Set the mode dial to [¦].
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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. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...
Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 9 10 14 13 Focus distance reference mark Camera ON/OFF switch (P13) Stereo microphone Charging lamp (P11)/ • Be careful not to cover the microphone Status indicator (P13)/ with your finger. Doing so may make ®...
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Touch the [ ] tab on used. the recording screen to display them. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional). • When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor (optional).
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Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P12) ∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow 1 .
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. • These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
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Preparation/Basic Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (P27) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P27) Programme AE Mode Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
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Preparation/Basic Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Panorama Shot Mode This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. Scene Guide Mode This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Creative Control Mode Record while checking the image effect.
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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. SNAP ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. ∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce) 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X...
Preparation/Basic Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/ SET]. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
Preparation/Basic Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu. Rotate the front dial to select the menu item. 50 p Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
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, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
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Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. • Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between brightness setting operation (P28), Defocus Control operation, and normal operation.
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. When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) Press 1: Focuses on nearby subject Press 2: Focuses on distant subjects...
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Recording Adjust the focus. A MF Assist (enlarged screen) B Peaking C MF Guide • The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) You can perform the following operations: Button operation Touch operation...
Recording Recording 4K Photos Applicable modes: You can select the desired moment from a burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/ second and save that moment as a picture of 8 million pixels (approx.). 1 Record a 4K photo. 2 Select and save 3 The picture is pictures.
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Recording For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities Burst recording starts ¢ [4K Burst(S/S)] when the shutter “S/S” is an button is pressed and abbreviation of “Start/ stops when pressed Stop”. again. C Start (First) D Stop (Second) E Recording is performed For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity...
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Recording Press the shutter button to perform recording. • The camera will perform burst recording of a 4K photo and saves it as a 4K burst file in MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. •...
Recording Recording with Post Focus Applicable modes: The camera can perform Burst recording in the same picture quality as 4K photo recording while automatically shifting the focus to different areas. After the recording, you can select the desired area on the screen and save a picture in which the selected area is in focus.
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Recording Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. Select and touch a focus area. • A picture in which the selected area is in focus will be displayed.
Recording Using Burst/Self-Timer (Drive Mode) Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Press 4 ( Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then press [MENU/SET]. A Drive mode ...
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. (P25) > [Rec] > [Bracket] > [Bracket Type] MENU Press the shutter button to perform (Exposure Bracket) recording while adjusting the exposure.
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Recording Exposure Bracket ∫ About [More settings] (step in P37) Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. [Step] [3 ・ 1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV [7 ・ 1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
The image stabilisers to be activated differ depending on your lens. The icon for the currently activated image stabiliser is displayed on the recording screen. When recording When taking pictures motion pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard) Lens + Body •...
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Recording Applicable modes: • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-FS14140: optional), stabiliser 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.
Recording Setting the focal length of a lens Select the menu. (P25) > [Rec] > [Stabilizer] > [Focal Length Set] MENU Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1. • A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set.
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Recording • When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. • MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD], [HD] or [VGA]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.
Recording Recording Motion Pictures with 4K Live Cropping Recording Mode: By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. •...
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Recording Button operation Touch operation Description of operation Touching Moves the frame. 3/4/2/1 Pinch out/ Enlarges/reduces the frame. Pinch in Returns the position of the [DISP.] [Reset] frame to the centre and its size to the default setting. Decides the position and size of [MENU/SET] [Set] the frame.
Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. Play back the previous picture Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service. •...
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].
Menu Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu • [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [Digital Zoom] and [Stabilizer] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu.
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Menu [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Photo Style] [i.Dynamic] [Filter Settings] [i.Resolution] [4K Live Cropping] [Diffraction Compensation] [Snap Movie] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [Rec Format] [Digital Zoom] [Rec Quality] [Stabilizer] [Exposure Mode]...
Menu [Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. [Online Manual] [Economy] [No.Reset]...
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Menu [Aspect Ratio] Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] MENU [4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [3:2] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
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Menu [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. > [Rec] > [Quality] MENU Settings File format Description of settings A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. JPEG A standard image quality JPEG image. [›] This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels.
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Menu [White Balance] [Saturation]/[Color Tone] [Exposure Comp.] [Filter Effect] [Photo Style] [Noise Reduction] [i.Dynamic] [i.Resolution] [Contrast] [Sharpness] [Highlight] [Setup] [Shadow] Press [MENU/SET] and set. Press [MENU/SET]. • This operation returns you to the screen in step . To set other items, repeat steps through Select [Begin Processing] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Menu • When [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution] or [Sharpness] is selected, the comparison screen cannot be displayed. • If you touch the picture twice, the picture will be enlarged. If you touch the picture twice when it is enlarged, it will be reduced to the original size. On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments: A Current setting...
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Menu [Light Composition] Select multiple frames that you wish to combine from 4K burst files. Parts of the image that are brighter than the preceding frame will be superimposed on the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture. >...
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Menu [Range Merging] setting Select the first and last frames to superimpose the brighter parts of the frames between them. 1 Select the frame of the first picture. The selection method is the same as in step 1 of [Composite Merging] setting. 2 Press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P58) • Recording with a smartphone (P60) • Playing back pictures in the camera (P61) •...
Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) is an application provided by Panasonic. • App for Android Android 4.0 or higher App for iOS: iOS 7.0 or higher Connect the smartphone to a network.
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Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Connecting without using the password You can easily set up a direct connection to your smartphone without entering a password. Select the menu on the camera. (P25) >...
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Wi-Fi For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Terminating the connection After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone. 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 •...
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Wi-Fi Playing back images in the camera Connect to a smartphone. (P59) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Touch the image to enlarge it. Saving images stored in the camera Connect to a smartphone. (P59) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it.
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Wi-Fi Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone/tablet You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera. ...
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_pfs99pe.html (This Site is English only.) • Download expiration: May 2021 •...
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 50 p × × MINI MINI MINI MINI SNAP SNAP SNAP 98 98 98...
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Others Step zoom › Quality (P52) AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode AF area Focus Bracket (P38) Spot metering target Post Focus (P34) Self-timer AF Mode š Mic level display Ø Silent Mode Pull Focus Face Recognition AE Lock AF Lock Metering Mode Burst Programme Shift...
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Others Touch tab Touch zoom Touch Shutter × Touch AE Peaking Function button (P26) SNAP Colour (P28) Defocus control function (P28) Brightness (P28) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) One point colour Position of the light source Image effect (filter) adjustment Image effect ON/OFF Image effect (filter) MINI...
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Others In recording On-monitor recording information Self-timer 1/60 AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode AF Mode š Ø AUTO Wi-Fi › Quality (P52) Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P51) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (P57) Recording Mode Function button (P22) EXPS EXPS setting (P26) F3.5...
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 “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information. When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound.
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Others The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. • Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? • Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]? •...
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Others 4K photo recording stops before finishing. • When the ambient temperature is high or recording with [ ] ([4K Burst]) or [ ([4K Burst(S/S)]) of the 4K Photo function is performed continuously, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. Recording motion pictures is not possible.
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Others A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
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Others The PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognised. In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GX85): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) Power Consumption: 2.8 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 2.1 W (When playing back with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] Camera effective pixels...
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Number of recordable When there are RAW files: 40 or higher pictures pictures When there are no RAW files: 100 or higher pictures When recording is performed under the test ¢ conditions specified by Panasonic ¢ ISO sensitivity (Standard AUTO/ /100 /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/...
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Others White Balance Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/ Incandescent lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White set3/White set4/White Balance K set Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV) Light metering system, 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system, Light metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot...
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Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output: 1.0 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1025 mAh The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
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Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 “LUMIX G VARIO 12–32 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Maximum aperture F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens construction 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED...
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢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.
(PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DMC-GX85&dest=GN • Click the desired language. ∫ To check the URL and QR code on the camera Select the menu.
Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it's territories.
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Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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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 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation 2016...
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