About The Lens - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Basic Owner's Manual

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; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
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For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS]
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on
the lens used.
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Auto Focus /Auto aperture setting
[DEFOCUS CTRL] (P41)/[STABILIZER] (P69)/[QUICK AF] (P128)/[SHADING COMP.]
(P131)
¢ Interchangeable lenses (H-H014, H-FS014042) are compatible with the Auto Focus and
automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the optional HD
motion picture compatible interchangeable lens (H-VS014140), a more smooth and quiet
motion picture recording is possible with high AF following performance and silence design.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible
lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
Note
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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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The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm
film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
Before Use
About the lens and functions
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/the Direction Detection Function (P30)/
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(P143) to [ON].