About The Lens - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K Operating Instructions Manual

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible to the Micro Four Thirds System lens
mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount) such as the lenses included in DMC-G1K
and DMC-G1W.
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be
activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.
w "Micro Four Thirds Mount"
This is the lens mount standard for the
"Micro Four Thirds System".
This was newly developed as
interchangeable lens dedicated for digital
cameras.
w When using lenses other than the lenses included in DMC-G1K or DMC-G1W
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Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction
detection function (P36), [STABILIZER] (P100), Quick AF (P106) and Continuous AF (P106).
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The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
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Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
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Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount
specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). However,
[AFC] mode (P45) and continuous AF function
(P106) cannot be used. Only manual focus is
possible when using a lens that is not
compatible with the Contrast AF. There are
some restrictions to some other functions too.
Because of its structure, Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses cannot be used on
the Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds
mount specification cameras.
Lens Installation Combination Diagram
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lens
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1)
Micro Four Thirds mount
specification camera
(DMC-G1)
Four Thirds mount
specification camera
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It cannot be mounted on the Four
Thirds mount specification camera.
Before Use
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