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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit/Body
DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K
Model No.
DMC-GF3X/DMC-GF3W
DMC-GF3
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
"Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
VQT3Q87-1
EB
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT3Q87-1... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com 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. -
Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and... - Page 4 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
- Page 5 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Accessories ........................7 Names and Functions of Components ................11 About the Lens........................15 Changing the Lens......................16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................19 Charging the Battery.......................20 • Charging ........................20 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......21 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery..........23 About the Card........................24 •... -
Page 7: Accessories
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2011. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”... - Page 8 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com DMC-GF3W DMC-GF3C H-H014 VYF3371 DMC-GF3K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 DMC-GF3K / DMC-GF3 DMC-GF3X VKF4385 H-PS14042 VYF3443 DMW-BLE9E DE-A98A K2CT39A00002 K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019 VFF0833 VFC4710 VGQ0C14 DMC-GF3C DMC-GF3K ¢1 Supplied in only ¢2 Supplied in only DMC-GF3X DMC-GF3W ¢3 Supplied in only ¢4 Supplied in only...
- Page 9 Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
- Page 10 RP-SDL02GE1K/RP-SDN02GE1A Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ¢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 The interchangeable lens (H-H014 or H-PS14042) is not used.
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Page 11: Names And Functions Of Components
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button Touch panel/LCD monitor 10 Playback button 11 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button 12 [MENU/SET] button 13 Control dial... - Page 12 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional) are used. 27 28 29 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8E; optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
- Page 13 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ Lens H-H014 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) (LUMIX G VARIO 14 –42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 31 34 35 36 H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) 30 Lens surface 31 Focus ring 32 Contact point 33 Lens fitting mark 34 Tele...
- Page 14 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Drag Touch the screen A movement without releasing the touch To touch and release the touch panel. panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area, operate icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar, etc.
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Page 15: About The Lens
SD card slot. For current information regarding devices that can playback 3D pictures recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF fomat) for details. -
Page 16: Changing The Lens
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. - Page 17 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens. • If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
- Page 18 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) •...
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Page 19: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com 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: 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 21: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. - Page 22 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ Recording motion pictures – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Recordable time Approx. 150 min Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Approx.
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Page 23: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery OPEN LOCK door. -
Page 24: About The Card
SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. -
Page 25: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. -
Page 26: Selecting The Recording Mode
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET]. Touch [REC MODE]. • A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed. • It is also possible to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. - Page 27 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record. Programme AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫...
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Page 28: Taking A Still Picture
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Mode: Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] by pressing 4( Selecting the Recording Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •... -
Page 29: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ñ Recording Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (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 30 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ 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 colour changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦...
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Page 31: Easily Adjust And Record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Mode: Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. -
Page 32: Taking Pictures With Defocus Control Function
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. Touch the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. Recording of pictures or motion pictures. -
Page 33: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme 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] Mode menu. -
Page 34: Recording Motion Picture
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording Mode: 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 monaural. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. -
Page 35: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. -
Page 36: Playing Back Motion Pictures
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 [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back. - Page 37 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Stop Fast rewind Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind Frame-by-frame forward...
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Page 38: Deleting Pictures
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [YES]. VQT3Q87 (ENG) -
Page 39: Setting The Menu
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Setting the Menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] A and 5 menus B ([REC], [MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and [PLAYBACK]) are displayed. In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to setup the recording or playback to your preference, or make it more fun and easier to use the camera. -
Page 40: Setting Menu Items
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Setting menu items • If you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET]. - Page 41 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the control dial. • The figure on the right is an example of setting [I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
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Page 42: Compensating The Exposure
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Recording 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 Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. -
Page 43: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com ±´² Recording Mode: Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set Recording Mode to [ Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value. -
Page 44: Manual Exposure Mode
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set Recording Mode to [ Rotate the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. -
Page 45: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). -
Page 46: Specifications
Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF3): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] 2.4 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 2.3 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 1.5 W (When playing back) - Page 47 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Minimum Illumination Approx. 6 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] Approx. 11 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042 or H-PS14042) is used]...
- Page 48 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Flash synchronization Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second speed Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4000k3000 pixels, 2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4000k2672 pixels, 2816k1880 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W]...
- Page 49 10%RH to 80%RH Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A98A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLE9E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/940 mAh (ENG) VQT3Q87...
- Page 50 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Interchangeable Lens (H-H014) “LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.” Focal length f=14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F2.5 Minimum aperture value Lens construction 6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses) In focus distance 0.18 m (0.59 feet) to ¶...
- Page 51 Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture...
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