Panasonic DMCGF3XW, DMC-GF3 Scene Detection, When taking pictures, When recording motion pictures

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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.

When taking pictures

¦> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

 

 

[i-MACRO]

Only when [

 

] is selected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[i-BABY]¢

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[i-SUNSET]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¢When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

When recording motion pictures

¦> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]

[i-MACRO]

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking.

When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.

Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is shaken, when zoom is used

To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.

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Contents On the operation of this camera are contained More detailed instructionsInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws Product Location Product identification markingFCC Note Declaration of ConformityBattery charger About the battery packBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack About the battery chargerThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Contents Standard Accessories Shoulder Strap Stylus penCard is optional VKF4385 DMW-BLE9PP DE-A99B K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019 DMC-GF3K 2 / DMC-GF3 3141516 FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315Camera body Names and Functions of ComponentsRelease lever Shoulder strap eyeletHdmi socket AV OUT/DIGITAL socket Microphone Shutter button Motion picture button SpeakerLumix G Vario 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 Lens H014 FS014042 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 AsphAbout the Stylus pen Touch PanelAbout the Lens Micro Four Thirds mount specification lensFour Thirds mount specification lens Leica mount specification lensAttaching the lens Changing the LensDetaching the lens Preparations Attach the lens capAttaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery When the Charge indicator flashesCharging Charging time Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the screen When the interchangeable lens H-H014 is usedApprox min When the interchangeable lens H-FS014042 is usedRecording motion pictures PlaybackDo not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatteryAccess to the card About the CardAbout cards that can be used with this unit Touch SET to set Touch SET in the confirmation screen Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera onSelecting the Recording Mode Press MENU/SET Touch REC ModeTouch the Recording Mode to select Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode Basic Intelligent Auto ModeIntelligent Auto Plus Mode Program AE ModeTaking a Still picture Recording ModeAbout button Taking Pictures using the Automatic FunctionSet Recording Mode to Recording Mode ñWhen taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Easily adjust and recordRecording of pictures or motion pictures Taking Pictures with Defocus Control FunctionProgram Shift Taking Pictures with Your Favorite SettingsStart recording by pressing the motion picture button Recording Motion PicturePlaying Back Pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion PicturesPlaying Back Motion Pictures While pausing ¢ Increase volume level ¢ Reduce volume level Operate control panel by touchingAbout fast forward/rewind playback To delete a single picture Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures PressSetting the Menu Press MENU/SET Setting menu itemsSwitching to the Setup menu from REC Mode menu Press MENU/SET to setPress Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly ExposedShutter-priority AE Recording Mode ±´²Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AESet to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value Manual Exposure ModeManual Exposure Assistance Exposure is adequateFor Mac For Windows OpenSpecifications Metering range Metering ModeMinimum Illumination Shutter speedPicture size Still picture Speed MicrophoneSpeaker Recording mediaBattery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic DMW-BLE9PP DimensionsMass weight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-A99BInterchangeable Lens H-H014 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 Asph M 0.99 feet to ¶ from the focus distance reference line Description Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory System50 VQT3Q61 ENG For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormLimited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyProduct or Part Name Parts Labor Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Mail-In ServiceFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY As of December For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYENG VQT3Q61
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