Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
Page 2: Before Use
Before Use 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 on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera.
Page 3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
Page 5 Before Use • The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. ∫ Care of the camera •...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents • Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ..49 Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Program AE Mode) ....51 • Fix the focus by pressing the shutter Before Use button halfway (AFS)......52 • Continuously focusing on a subject Information for Your Safety.......
Page 7 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure Useful Functions at Travel Destinations... 113 (AF/AE Lock)........... 81 • Recording which Day of the Adjusting the White Balance ....83 Vacation You Take the Picture ..113 • Setting the white balance manually ..84 •...
Page 8 • ? [ASPECT CONV.] ....140 Customer Services Directory • N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] ..141 (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) ..195 • [PRINT SET] ......142 Index............. 196 • P [PROTECT]......143 Useful Information • B [AUDIO DUB.]......144 (For Latin American Countries Only) ..
Page 9: Standard Accessories
Digital Camera Accessory System (P190) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Page 10 Before Use H-VS014140 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B K2CA2EA00002 VEK0N98 K1HA14CD0001 K1HA14AD0001 VFC4411 VKF4385 VYC0997 VYF3250 VFC4315 VFC4430 VQT2A61...
Page 11: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Flash (P65) Sensor Self-timer indicator (P76) AF assist lamp (P128) Lens release button (P18) Lens lock pin Mount Lens fitting mark (P17) Front dial (P47, 54, 57, 58, 71, 79, 85, 90, 91) Front dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
Page 12 Before Use In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button MENU Press 4 /SET 23 Focus mode dial (P44, 45, 51, 52, 77, 80, 104, 108) 24 Flash open lever (P65) 25 Stereo microphone (P104, 124, 144)
Page 13 Before Use 40 Battery door (P24) 41 Release lever (P24) 42 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. ∫ Lens H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 43 Tele 44 Lens surface 45 Focus ring (P80)
Page 14: Operating The Front Dial
Before Use Operating the Front Dial There are 2 ways to operate the front dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Example of operation ¢3 “Rotating” “Pressing” Adjustments of Compensating the Program Shift exposure (P47, 71) ¢ (P54), Aperture etc.
Page 15: About The Lens
Before Use Rotation range of the LCD monitor ∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction 4 Maximum 180o 5 180o • It can be rotated 180o forwards. 6 90o • It can only be rotated 90o towards you. Note •...
Page 16 ¢4 Auto focus does not work and [MF] is used when recording with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD] and [REC QUALITY] set to [FHD] ([ ¢5 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT2A61...
Page 17: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 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 18 Preparation ∫ Optical Image Stabilizer The 14 –140 mm/F4.0 –5.8 lens included in the DMC-GH1K has a stabiliser function. The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON]. •...
Page 19: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Preparation 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 20: Attaching The Lens Hood
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the...
Page 21: 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 22: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)
¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Use the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K.
Page 23 Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 75.] When using the viewfinder Number of Approx.
Page 24: Inserting/Removing The Battery
• Close the flash. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 25: Using The Ac Adaptor
Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or a printer if you use the DC cable to connect the camera to the battery charger/AC adaptor and connect the AC cable. •...
Page 26: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card door to open it. Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
Page 27: About The Card
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P38), etc.
Page 28: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Page 29: Setting The Menu
Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Page 30: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well. •...
Page 31 Preparation Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the front dial right to move to the next screen. Press 1 or the front dial. •...
Page 32: Setting The Quick Menu
Preparation Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Q.MENU Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording status.
Page 33: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
Page 34 Preparation • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. •...
Page 35 Preparation Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/viewfinder [MONITOR]/ [VIEWFINDER] is adjusted. • Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation with 2/1 or the front dial. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the color adjustment screen.
Page 36 Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P154) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P38) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
Page 37 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
Page 38 • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic or our Service Center.
Page 39: Holding And Using Your Camera
Preparation Holding and using your camera (P126) • The [LVF/LCD AUTO] is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and LCD monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor. Tips for taking good pictures A AF assist lamp •...
Page 40 Preparation ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see. • Do not cover the AF assist lamp (P11) with your fingers or other objects. Taking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle...
Page 41 Preparation Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P126) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ON], switching automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object is moved closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when it is moved away.
Page 42: Basic
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. • Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Page 43 Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE Mode (P90) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE Mode (P90) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P91) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
Page 44: Taking The Still Picture
Basic Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC]. A Shutter button B Motion picture button C [(] button • Refer to P52 for [AFS] and [AFC]. Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
Page 45: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Basic ñ [REC] mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : 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 46: Scene Detection
Basic 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 color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-CLOSE-UP] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] •...
Page 47: Face Recognition
Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
Page 48: About The Flash
Basic About the flash • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P65) • [ ], [ ], or [ ] will appear depending on the type and brightness of the subject. • Flash is activated twice. Especially with [ ] or [ ], digital red-eye reduction (P66) is executed, and the time until the second flash is longer, so subject should not move until the...
Page 49: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu [QUALITY] [FACE RECOG.] – [ASPECT RATIO] (P116)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P117)/ (P118)/ ¢1 [STABILIZER] (P119) (P118)/ ¢1 Only [MODE1] or [MODE2] can be set. [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu ¢2 [WIND CUT]...
Page 50 Basic • In recording motion pictures, the settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings š (This mode is set to Multi auto focus mode for motion [AF MODE] (P77) pictures when a face cannot be detected.) [WHITE BALANCE] (P83) [AWB] [SENSITIVITY] (P86) [AUTO] (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO1600) [METERING MODE]...
Page 51: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)
Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings : Program 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. •...
Page 52: Fix The Focus By Pressing The Shutter Button Halfway (Afs)
Basic Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS) Set the focus mode dial to [AFS]. • “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is adjusted when you press the shutter button halfway. • Normally use the [AFS]. •...
Page 53: Focusing
Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area Green — Sound Beeps 2 times — A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) ¢...
Page 54: Program Shift
Basic Program Shift In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode.
Page 55: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele.
Page 56: Playing Back Pictures
Basic • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. • The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent Auto Mode – In Creative Motion Picture Mode – When recording motion pictures –...
Page 57: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen
Basic Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P58), while playing back motion pictures (P131) and during a slide show (P132), you can only select “Normal display B”...
Page 58: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the front dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date •...
Page 59: Deleting Pictures
Basic ∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the playback zoom You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the playback zoom. Switch to picture select operation by pressing the front dial during playback zoom, and select pictures with 2/1.
Page 60: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Page 61: Advanced (Recording Pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Switching the displayed information Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. LCD monitor display With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [...
Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewfinder display With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P126) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style). When [ ] is set ¢1 A Normal display ¢1, 2...
Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Page 64: About The Histogram
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...
Page 65: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. •...
Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon.
Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting if the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is changed and then used.
Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) When the aspect ratio is [W]. Available flash range according to focal length of lens ISO sensitivity Wide 15 mm Tele 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 50 cm (1.64 feet) to AUTO ¢...
Page 69: Adjust The Flash Output
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction etc.
Page 70: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode menu.
Page 71: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] 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 Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 72: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Set the drive mode lever to [ Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting. Focus mode Focus Priority Focus At the first picture ¢2 Normal focusing ¢1 ¢3 Predicted focusing...
Page 74: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r] 1st picture...
Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Settings Item Item [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [0/`/_] [SEQUENCE] [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [`/0/_] [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [STEP] [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [7•1/3] (7 pictures) [7•2/3] (7 pictures) Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. •...
Page 76: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ •...
Page 77: Setting The Method Used To Focus (Af Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the method used to focus (AF mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
Page 78: Setting Up [ ] (Af Tracking)
Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP] – In [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. ∫...
Page 79: Setting The Af Area
Advanced (Recording pictures) • AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case. • [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active. • [ ] will operate as [Ø] in the [STANDARD] ( ), [DYNAMIC] ( ) or [SMOOTH] ) in Film Mode.
Page 80: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 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 dial to [MF].
Page 81: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the focus distance reference mark (When 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used) The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures.
Page 82 Advanced (Recording pictures) While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture. B AE lock indication Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully. ∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Page 83: Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance 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 84: Setting The White Balance Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ • The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the flash is used.
Page 85: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced (Recording pictures) Finely adjusting the white balance [ You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P32) Select the white balance and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 86: Setting The Light Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including power save mode). • Pictures can be taken with White Balance Bracket regardless of the drive mode settings. • You will only hear the shutter sound once. •...
Page 87: Change Tone Of The Color For The Picture To Be Taken (Film Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of [ISO800]. ([ISO400] when the flash is used) • The maximum ISO sensitivity during motion picture recording is [ISO1600]. •...
Page 88: Adjusting Each Film Mode To The Desired Setting
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select an item. • You can also use the front dial to select. • When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, explanations about each film mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.) Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 89: Multi Film Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the film mode name that was registered previously is displayed.) • [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2] at the time of purchase. Item Effect Increases the difference between the brightness and the...
Page 90: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When using a self-timer, up to 3 pictures with set film will be taken if the shutter button is pressed. (It will operate same as [ ] even if it is set to [ • Multi film indication ([ ]) displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will flash until all pictures of preset amount are taken.
Page 91: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture. Use the Creative Motion Picture Mode when you would like to record by setting the aperture or shutter speed. (P108) • How the Exposure Compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P129) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Page 92 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.
Page 93: Confirm The Effects Of Aperture And Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. ] A (preview button).
Page 94: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Page 95: [Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background is a colored similar to the color of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.
Page 96: [Sports]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During motion picture recording, settings for [SCENERY] are used. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. [NORMAL SPORTS] Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed.
Page 97 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During motion picture recording, the motion picture will reflect the settings for each mode with [FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS]. [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] is suitable for near distance motion picture recording. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •...
Page 98: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded : Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
Page 99: Party]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...
Page 100: Í [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P136).
Page 101: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Return My color settings to default Select [RESET] in above step Press 2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET]. • Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point). ∫ Readjust the My color settings by pressing front dial or one of 3/4/2/1.
Page 102: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ A Display custom settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Page 103: Recording Motion Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture 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 and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator format. Auto focus and automatic setting of the aperture are available even during the recording of a motion picture when the 14 –...
Page 104 Advanced (Recording pictures) Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC]. • When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...
Page 105: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded. •...
Page 106 Advanced (Recording pictures) When [AVCHD] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio (Sensor 1920k1080 pixels Full high ([FHD]) High ¢2 output is 17 Mbps definition quality 24 fps) 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) ¢2 16:9 17 Mbps (Sensor 1280k720 pixels High ([H])
Page 107: [Wind Cut]
¢ with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 108: Recording Motion Picture With Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings : Creative Motion Picture Mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²], including changing items that can be set with the front dial during recording.
Page 109 ¢ with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 110: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Face Recognition functions When [AF MODE] is set to [š], the following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON].
Page 111 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1. [NAME]: It is possible to register names. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P135. A Face image screen Edit...
Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Deleting information for registered faces In Step of “Changing information for registered faces”, select [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press /4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete and then press [MENU/SET]. Press to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Note •...
Page 113: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P30. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 114 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P135. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
Page 115: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P30. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P28) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
Page 116: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.
Page 117: [Picture Size]
Advanced (Recording pictures) @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. 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. Applicable modes: ∫...
Page 118: A [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) ]: RAWiFine (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is ¢1...
Page 119: C [Metering Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 120: [Flash]
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The panning effect in [MODE3] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases. – In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day –...
Page 121: [Flash Adjust.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH ADJUST.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can adjust the flash output. Applicable modes: [s2 EV]/[s1 2/3 EV]/[s1 1/3 EV]/[s1 EV]/[s2/3 EV]/[s1/3 EV]/[0 EV]/[r1/3 EV]/ [r2/3 EV]/[r1 EV]/[r1 1/3 EV]/[r1 2/3 EV]/[r2 EV] Note •...
Page 122: [Burst Rate]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST RATE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can set the burst speed. Applicable modes: [H]/[L] Note • Refer to P72 for details. [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30. You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order.
Page 123: [Long Shtr Nr]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Depending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown. P1000001.JPG P: sRGB _: AdobeRGB • Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB. • The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in recording motion pictures. [LONG SHTR NR] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
Page 124: [Audio Rec.]
For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures ¢ with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 125: [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P30. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD]]. [FHD]/[SH]/[H]/[L] ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
Page 126 Advanced (Recording pictures) This will set the display style of the viewfinder. Viewfinder style [LVF DISP.STYLE] LCD monitor style • Refer to P62 for details. This will set the display style of the LCD monitor. Viewfinder style [LCD DISP.STYLE] LCD monitor style •...
Page 127 Advanced (Recording pictures) This will set what will be fixed by the [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure. [AE]: Only the exposure is locked. [AF/AE LOCK] [AF]: Only the focus is locked. [AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked. •...
Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) • [PRE AF] function does not work with lenses without the AF function. Also, [ ] can only be used when a compatible lens (P15) is used. Position and size of the AF area can be modified easily during recording.
Page 129 Advanced (Recording pictures) In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF] [MF ASSIST] [ON]: Center of the screen will be enlarged automatically when the focus ring is rotated. • Refer to P80 for details. Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching when the mode dial is set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE FRONT DIAL]...
Page 130 Advanced (Recording pictures) Enables/disables the motion picture button. BUTTON] [OFF]/[ON] Sets if the operation switch guide when the mode dial is switched is to be displayed or not. [DIAL GUIDE] [OFF]/[ON] • It will display dial operation guide to the screen that is possible to perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, or shutter speed setting when set to [ON].
Page 131: Advanced (Playback)
• 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 [(].
Page 132: Pictures With Audio
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P124) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P144) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Page 133 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...
Page 134: [Playback Mode]
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK MODE] Playback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [AVCHD PLAY], [MOTION JPEG PLAY], [FACE RECOG. PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected. Select [PLAYBACK MODE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 135: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) • You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites. • The motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] and pictures that were taken with the [QUALITY] set to [ ] cannot be set to [FAVORITE]. •...
Page 136: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚].
Page 137 Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 138: Q [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. •...
Page 139: [Trimming]
Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. •...
Page 140: [Aspect Conv.]
Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture.
Page 141: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) Note • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. • The [ASPECT CONV.] cannot be performed on the motion pictures, pictures with audio, pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] and pictures taken with [ ], [ ] or [...
Page 142: [Print Set]
DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 143: P [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Page 144: B [Audio Dub.]
For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures ¢ with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 145: [Face Recog.]
Advanced (Playback) [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 146: Connecting To Other Equipment
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P36) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Page 147: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
Page 148 • VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
Page 149 Connecting to other equipment 1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link 2 [SUB MENU] button 3 [RETURN] button 4 [OK] button ¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen.
Page 150 • If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 151: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
Page 152: Copying To A Pc
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW]/[AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.1 HD Edition”...
Page 153 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn the LCD monitor so the LCD will show out. Turn on the camera and the PC. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
Page 154 Connecting to other equipment Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Page 155: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
Page 156: Single Picture
Connecting to other equipment Single picture PictBridge Press 3 to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT SET (DPOF) MENU SELECT PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 •...
Page 157 Connecting to other equipment [NUM. OF PRINTS] You can set the number of prints up to 999. • You can also use the front dial to set. [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm...
Page 158: [Print Set (Dpof)]
Connecting to other equipment [PRINT SET (DPOF)] • Set the print setting on the camera in advance. (P142) PictBridge Press 4 to select [PRINT SET (DPOF)] and then press [MENU/SET]. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT SET (DPOF) MENU SELECT PRINT SET (DPOF) Press 3/4 to select [PRINT START] and then PRINT START PAPER SIZE...
Page 159: Using An External Flash (Optional)
Others Others Using an external flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Page 160: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)
Others • Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it. • When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. •...
Page 161: Using The Remote Shutter (Optional)
Others • MC “Multi-coated” “Neutral Density” • It is recommended to use the MC protector (DMW-LMCH62; optional), the ND filter (DMW-LND62; optional), or the PL filter (DMW-LPL62; optional) with the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K. Using the Remote Shutter (optional) If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1;...
Page 162: Using An External Microphone (Optional)
Others Note • Do not use any other remote shutters except DMW-RSL1 (optional). • You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases. – When the power save mode is canceled • Record with Creative Motion Picture Mode when using for motion picture recording. •...
Page 163: Screen Display
Others Note • When attaching the stereo microphone, do not hold only the stereo microphone because it may detach from the camera. • Set the wind noise reduction only on the stereo microphone side. • The stereo microphone cannot be used while the external flash (optional) is in use. •...
Page 164 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 24 Flash output adjustment (P69) 25 2nd curtain synchro (P70) 26 Extended Optical Zoom (P55, 121) 27 Histogram (P64) 28 Travel date (P113) 2nd nd AF tracking operation (P47, 78) ¢ 3 29 Available recording time (P104): R8m30s 30 White balance fine adjustment (P85)
Page 165 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P56) Film Mode (P87) Protected picture (P143) Number of prints (P142) REC MODE (P105)/Recording quality (P105) Picture size (P117) Quality (P118) LCD mode (P35) Battery indication (P22) 10 Picture number/Total pictures F4.0 F4.0 F4.0 30 30 30 11 Elapsed playback time (P131): 8m30s...
Page 166: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Page 167 Others ∫ About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body.
Page 168 Others About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. •...
Page 169 • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 170: Message Display
About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
Page 171 Others [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. >...
Page 172 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
Page 173: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P173–180). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P36) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 174 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is the card inserted? • Is there any memory remaining on the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P59) •...
Page 175 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
Page 176 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. • Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
Page 177 Others Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light.
Page 178 Others Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P28) • Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
Page 179 Others > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV. > Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P36) VIERA Link does not work. • Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P147) >...
Page 180 Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P37) Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. •...
Page 181: Available Recording Time
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
Page 182 Others Aspect ratio : 2048k1536 pixels : 4128k2752 pixels Picture size (3.1 million pixels) (11.4 million pixels) › › Quality 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1183 2 GB Card 1228 2362 4 GB 2412 4640 1170...
Page 183 Others Aspect ratio : 4352k2448 pixels : 3072k1728 pixels Picture size (10.7 million pixels) (5.3 million pixels) › › Quality 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Card 1040 4 GB 1205 1048 2044 6 GB 1833...
Page 184 Others Aspect ratio : 2112k2112 pixels : 1504k1504 pixels Picture size (4.5 million pixels) (2.3 million pixels) › › Quality 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1589 2 GB Card 1706 1660 3072 4 GB 1722 3351 3260...
Page 185 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting 32 MB 16 s 17 s 52 s 64 MB 1 min 12 s 36 s 38 s 50 s Cannot be guaranteed in operation. 128 MB 1 min 1 min...
Page 186: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GH1): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 2.9 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.7 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 2.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.8 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 13,980,000 pixels,...
Page 187 Others Flash: Built-in pop up flash GN 11 equivalent (ISO100 · m) Flash range: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 4.8 m (15.8 feet) (When the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is mounted, focal length is 22 mm, [ISO AUTO] is set, and the aspect ratio is set to [X]) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction, Slow sync., Slow sync./Red-eye reduction,...
Page 188 Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Output: DIGITAL CAMERA 9.3 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLB13PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity (Minimum): 7.2 V/1250 mAh VQT2A61...
Page 189 Others Interchangeable Lens (H-VS014140) “LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 –140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length: f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Aperture type: 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm/circular diaphragm Aperture range: F4.0 (Wide) to F5.8 (Tele) Minimum aperture value:...
Page 190: Digital Camera Accessory System
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure DMW-BLB13PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 H-FS045200 H-FS014045 Interchangeable Lens H-F007014 : DMW-LMCH62 : MC Protector : DMW-LND62 : ND Filter : DMW-LPL62 : PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-RSL1 Remote Shutter DMW-MS1 Stereo Microphone...
Page 191: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 192: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
Page 193: Limited Warranty
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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...
Page 194 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up...
Page 195: Customer Services Directory (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Page 196: Index
Others Others Index Condensation .......... 5 Continuous AF ........127 Creative Motion Picture Mode ..... 108 Custom Mode ........102 Custom Set Memory ....101, 125 AC Adaptor ...... 21, 25, 153, 155 Access Indication ........27 Advanced Scene Mode ......94 AF Assist Lamp ........
Page 197 Others Multiple ..........119 My Color Mode ........100 My Menu ..........29 Guide Line ........63, 126 ND Filter ..........160 HDMI mini Cable ........147 Night Portrait Mode ........97 HDMI Mode ..........37 NO.RESET ..........36 Highlight Display ........34 Number of Prints ........157 Histogram ........
Page 198 Others RAW ............ 118 Version Display ........37 RAWiFine .......... 118 VIERA Link ........37, 148 RAWiStandard ........118 Viewfinder ........41, 61 Rec Area ..........129 Volume of Speakers ......35 Rec Mode ........105, 124 Recording Motion Picture ....48, 103 Recording Quality Setting White Balance ........
Page 199: Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)
Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center: Panama 800-PANA (800-7262) Colombia 1-8000-94PANA (1-8000-947262) - National Line 635-PANA (635-7262) - Bogota Line Ecuador 1800-PANASONIC (1800-726276) Costa Rica 800-PANA737 (800-7262737) El Salvador 800-PANA (800-7262) Guatemala 1-801-811-PANA (1-801-811-7262) Chile...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1K Operating Instructions Manual

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