Panasonic DMC-G3 owner manual Taking Pictures in Custom Mode, 113, Set the mode dial to or

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Recording

Recording 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 [] or [].

•When set to [].

>You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the [ ]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen)

•When set to [].

>To steps 2, 3 and 4.

Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [CUSTOM MODE]. Select and touch the custom settings.

•Settings for the selected custom set are displayed.

•Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the following for the menu items that are displayed.)

[QUICK AF]

[AF+MF]

[ISO LIMIT SET]

[SHOOT W/O LENS]

[LONG SHTR NR]

[DISP./Fn1]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

Setting of the Fn1 button¢

[FOCUS PRIORITY]

[Q.MENU/Fn2]

F [AF ASSIST LAMP]

Setting of the Fn2 button¢

¢This is displayed only when [DISP./Fn1] is set to [Fn1] or when the custom set with [Q.MENU/Fn2] set to [Fn2] is selected.

Touch [SET].

A Display custom settings

•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.

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Contents Digital Camera Contents Entering Text 122 Using the REC Mode Menu 123 Taking Pictures in Custom Mode 113Using the Motion Picture Using the Custom Menu 137Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Copy the playback image usingConnecting to a PC 175 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures Motion PicturesDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Care of the cameraCard is optional Standard AccessoriesCamera body Diopter adjustment dial P11Names and Functions of Components Shoulder strap eyelet P18 Release lever P24 Card/Battery door P24ASPH./MEGA O.I.S Mega O.I.S Lens FS014042 FS045200 Lumix G Vario 14- 42 mm/F3.5-5.6LCD Monitor Lumix G Vario 45- 200 mm/F4.0-5.6Taking pictures at a low angle Taking pictures at a high angleMonitor priority Press LVF/LCD to switch the monitor screenViewfinder Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the Stylus pen Touch PanelRotating left or right Pressing the rear dial Cursor buttons/MENU/SET buttonPress Four Thirds mount specification lens Micro Four Thirds mount specification lensLeica mount specification lens About the LensAttaching a lens to the camera body Attaching/Detaching the LensDetach the lens cap Detaching a lens from the camera body Attaching the Lens Hood Shoulder strap eyelet Attaching the Shoulder StrapCharging Charging the BatteryConnect the charger to Electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging time Charging timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the screen Approx min Recording motion pictures when using the LCD monitorApprox min When the interchangeable lens H-FS045200 is used Playback when using the LCD monitorWhen flash is used repeatedly Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the BatteryAbout the Card Access to the cardAbout cards that can be used with this unit JpegPreparation REC Quality Picture SizeClock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetTurn the camera on To set the display order and the time display formatTouch SET to set Touch SET in the confirmation screen Press Selecting the Recording ModeSwitching the mode by rotating the mode dial Program AE Mode P43 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P38Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode P102 Shutter-Priority AE Mode P102Direction Detection Function Tips for taking good picturesRecording Mode How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS/AFCTaking a Still picture Set the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. P89AFC AFSTaking a Still picture Touch to cancel the Touch Shutter function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTouch × in Recording Mode Press DISP. to change Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screenLCD monitor style Viewfinder styleSetup Taking Pictures using the Automatic FunctionREC Motion PictureWhen recording motion pictures When taking picturesAbout the flash Scene DetectionBacklight Compensation Touch the slide bar to set Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus ModeTaking Pictures with Defocus Control Function To display the setting screenTouch × Touch the slide bar to setSet the mode dial to Taking Pictures with Your Favorite SettingsProgram Shift Recording Motion Pictures Focus Mode Continuous AF SettingsStart recording by pressing the motion picture Button Recording Motion PicturesNight Portrait Night Scenery Playing Back Pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion PicturesTo return to Normal Playback Touch the picture to select TouchDisplaying multiple screens Multi Playback Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Using the Playback Zoom Press DISP. to switch the monitor screenTouch the part to enlarge firmly Changing the information displayed on the playback screenPlaying Back Motion Pictures About fast forward/rewind playback Operate control panel by touchingTo delete a single picture Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures To delete multiple pictures up to 100¢ or all the pictures When Delete Multi is selected Touch OKTouch Touch Delete Multi or Delete ALL Setting menu items Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET or the rear dial to set Press MENU/SET or the rear dialPress 1 or the rear dial Switching to other menusSwitching to the Setup menu from REC Mode menu Touch the menu item Setting the Quick MenuPress Q.MENU to display the Quick Menu Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Motion Picture Mode menuRecording functions Custom menuPerform these settings if you need to About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Press 2/1 to select the items, Press 3/4 to setHome Destination Travel destination areaYour home area World TimeBeep Volume Shutter VOL Travel SetupLocation OFF SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingLCD Mode Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels„ Auto …1 MODE1Hold Auto LCD OFFAuto Viera Link Press MENU/SET to finish3D Playback Scene MenuCard is formatted Reset the file number of the next recording toSet the language displayed on the screen Jitter is always compensated during Recording Mode Switch¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode Optical Image StabilizerPreventing jitter camera shake Optical Zoom Taking Pictures with the ZoomExtended Tele Conversion EX Digital ZoomApplicable modes Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Reduction AUTO/Red-EyeSlow Sync Landscape will appear brighterSensitivity Available flash settings by Recording ModeAvailable flash range Flash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Underexposed Properly Compensating the ExposureExposed Compensate the exposurePress Touch burst icon Etc Select and touch the burst speed Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSpeed With RAW files To 7¢2 Without RAW filesFocus Mode Focus Priority Focusing in Burst ModeNormal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3With Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture Taking Pictures using Auto BracketD0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EV 3rd pictureSettings Settings Taking Pictures with the Self-timerRecording Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Set the Focus Mode to AFS or AFC P33 Press Touch the itemPosition and size of the AF area can be changed. P87 About š Face DetectionWhen operating the touch panel Setting up AF TrackingWhen operating buttons You can lock the subject by touching itAbout Ø 1-area-focusing About 23-area-focusingAbout Pinpoint Touch the subjectWhen selecting When selecting š, ØPosition and size of the AF area can be changed Touch the slide bar to change the size AF area frameMove the AF area easily with Direct Focus Area function Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Displaying the MF Assist MF AssistChanging the display of the MF Assist Moving the enlarged areaAbout the focus distance reference mark Technique for Manual FocusFocus distance reference mark is a mark used Focus rangeAWB Adjusting the White BalancePress Touch the White Balance to select Auto White Balance Select 1 , 2 and then touch White SET Setting the White Balance manuallySetting the color temperature Finely adjusting the White Balance To set the bracket White Balance BracketPress Touch the ISO sensitivity to select Touch SET Setting the Light SensitivityJitter of the subject AUTO¢About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control REC Mode menu/Recording functions Using the function buttonAF/AE Lock 100Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock Depth of field properties 101Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode ±´²102 Aperture-priority AE103 Manual Exposure ModeManual Exposure Assistance About B Bulb104 Technique for Portrait Mode Set the mode dial to Touch the Scene Mode to selectTaking Pictures that match the Scene being 105Soft Skin 106Scenery ArchitectureTechnique for Flower Mode Setting the AF area Touch the subject to move the AF area107 Peripheral DefocusFood 108Objects Night PortraitTechnique for Illuminations Mode Technique for Night Scenery Mode109 Night SceneryEntering Text on P122 110BABY1/BABY2 111 Technique for Party ModePET Party112 Set the mode dial to Touch the itemTaking Pictures with different image effects 113 Taking Pictures in Custom ModeSet the mode dial to or 114 When changing the menu settingsREC menu/Recording functions Setup menu Custom menu 115 Recording still pictures while recording motion picturesMotion picture PrioritiesPlayback Mode Recording ModeFace RECOG. only works when the AF Mode is set to š Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function117 Face SettingsPoint of recording when registering the face images Registering face image of new person 118MENU/SET 119Select item with 3/4, and then press MENU/SET HIGH/NORMAL/LOW 120Auto Registration 121Add the picture, and then press MENU/SET NEW PersonDisplay the entry screen Entering Text122 Photo Style Using the REC Mode Menu123 Press 4 to select Custom setting and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust124 Aspect RatioWhen the aspect ratio is Y When the aspect ratio isWhen the aspect ratio is W 125126 Focus ModeQuality Face Recog127 Metering ModeQuick AF Applicable modes OFF/ONFlash 128RED-EYE Removal Flash SynchroResolution Flash Adjust129 Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range controlISO Limit SET 130ISO Increments Long Shtr NR131 132 SELF-TIMERColor Space StabilizerREC Mode Using the Motion Picture Mode Menu133 Applicable modes AvchdWhen Motion Jpeg is selected Applicable modes When Avchd is selected134 REC Quality135 Applicable modes OFF/1/50/1/60/1/100/1/120 136Flicker RED 137 Using the Custom MenuPosition can be set by dragging the histogram P12 CUST. SET MEMSet whether or not to display the exposure meter 138Guide Line HighlightAE/AF/AF/AE 139AF Assist Lamp 140AF+MF MF AssistPicture/ Motion picture 141Remaining Shots Remaining Time142 No lens on the unit 143Attached to the camera body or is not attached CorrectlyAbout the Burst Picture Group Playing Back and Editing Burst Pictures144 145 Operation possible while pausing the continuous playbackContinuously playing back burst pictures Operations during Burst Picture Group playbackEditing Burst Pictures 146Single in Burst Group Select the picture, and perform editing147 Touch during Motion Picture playback using touch operationCreating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture 2D/3D Settings Using the Playback Mode MenuPlayback methods for the 3D pictures can be switched 148149 Changing the slide show settingsOperations performed during slide show EffectRecording information Scene Modes Playback Mode150 Title Edit 151Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Enter the text. P122Single Multi 152Text Stamp 153 Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETOtime WithtimeVideo Divide 154155 Multi settingResize Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press MenuRear dial right Enlargement Rear dial left Reduction 156Cropping Aspect Conv 157Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET 158ROTATE/ROTATE Disp 159 When Multi has been selectedFavorite Select the picture, and then press MENU/SETSingle Multi MENU/SET 160Print SET To print the date 161Protect 162Face REC Edit 163164 Enjoying 3D picturesTaking 3D pictures 3D picture165 REC Mode menuFunctions that cannot be used during 3D recording Aspect ratio Picture sizeFunctions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 166Playing back 3D pictures Saving 3D pictures Copying to a PC 167Connect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen168 169 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P67 170Panasonic TV compatible with Viera Link SUB Menu171 Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning the power off 172 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder File formats that can be used JPEG, Avchd173 Copy the playback image using an AV cableInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOCopy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 174PC that can be used Connecting to a PC175 Operate the PC 176Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET Desktop 177Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures178 Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET 179Print with Date 180NUM. of Prints You can set the number of prints up to181 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperPaper Size Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unitUsing the dedicated flash DMW-FL220 optional Optional accessories182 External Flash optionalMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density 183Protector/Filter optional AC adaptor optional/DC coupler optional 184Remote Shutter optional 185 Recording Recording in Program AE Mode Initial settingLCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 186 Recording after settingsAvailable recording time¢2 P27 ¢3 ¢1 Only displayed in the LCD monitorPlayback 187Detailed information display Histogram display188 About dirt on the image sensor 189Dust reduction function Removing dirt on the image sensorAbout the Lens 190About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder 191 192 Card 193Do not bend or drop the card About the personal information194 When not using the camera for a long period of timeAbout the picture data About tripods or unipods195 Message Display196 Read ERROR/WRITE Error Please Check the CardInsert SD Card AGAIN/TRY Another Card Folder Cannot be CreatedBattery and power source Troubleshooting197 Recording198 Bright spot not in subject is recorded 199You cannot compensate the exposure Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possibleMotion pictures 200Lens 201Flash Flash is not activatedLCD monitor/Viewfinder 202Picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures 203Playback TV, PC and printer 204Viera Link does not work 205Card is not recognized by the PC Card is not recognized by the PC. Sdxc memory card is usedOthers 206File numbers are not recorded consecutively 207File numbers are recorded with previously used numbers Different thing gets selected from what you touched
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DMC-G3 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-G3 is a notable addition to the micro four-thirds camera lineup, introducing innovative features and technologies that cater to both amateur and professional photographers. As a versatile and compact camera, it offers an impressive blend of functionality and portability.

At the heart of the DMC-G3 is a 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, which delivers high-resolution images with excellent detail and vibrant colors. This sensor works in conjunction with the advanced Venus Engine FHD image processor, ensuring fast performance, improved noise reduction, and high-quality image output, even in challenging lighting conditions. The camera is capable of shooting at ISO settings ranging from 160 to 12,800, providing flexibility in various shooting environments.

The DMC-G3 boasts a 3-inch articulating touchscreen LCD that allows for easy framing and reviewing of images from different angles. The touchscreen interface enhances user experience with intuitive controls, making it easy to focus and capture images with a simple tap. In addition to the LCD, the camera features a 1,440,000-dot electronic viewfinder, offering a clear and detailed view of subjects, even in bright sunlight.

In terms of autofocus capabilities, the DMC-G3 is equipped with a fast and accurate contrast-detection AF system that supports various AF modes, including Face Detection and Tracking AF. This makes it easier to capture fast-moving subjects with precision. The camera also includes a burst shooting mode that enables continuous shooting at up to 4 frames per second, making it suitable for capturing action shots.

The DMC-G3 supports Full HD 1080p video recording at 60i, offering impressive video performance with high-quality audio recording. The camera's built-in stereo microphone and the option for an external microphone ensure optimal sound quality for videos. With the addition of creative video effects and filters, users can further enhance their videography.

Ergonomically designed, the DMC-G3 features a comfortable grip and a lightweight body, making it easy to carry for extended periods. It is compatible with a wide range of Micro Four Thirds lenses, providing flexibility in capturing diverse types of photography, from landscapes to portraits.

Overall, the Panasonic DMC-G3 stands out for its combination of advanced imaging technologies, user-friendly interface, and compact design, making it an excellent choice for photographers seeking quality performance in a portable package.
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