Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features page 89

4. Recording Modes
Manual Exposure Assistance
0 0 0 The exposure is adequate.
0 0 3 3
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
3 3 0 0 0
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the
recording screen
[MENU] > [Custom] > [Constant Preview] > [ON]/[OFF]
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Close the flash.
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It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
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Rotate the control dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
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If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
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When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.
Not available in these cases:
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When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a
second. (P203)
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When the electronic front curtain shutter is used, shutter speeds faster than 1/500th of a
second cannot be set.
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When the electronic shutter is used, shutter speeds slower than 1 second cannot be set.
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