Panasonic DMC-GF5 owner manual Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects, Touch Set, Displayed

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Basic

Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects

Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from among a number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter] on the recording menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].)

Touch the [ ], which is automatically displayed after automatic detection.

• The selection screen for camera-recommended effects is

displayed.

 

Select an image effect (filters) with reference to

A

 

the example images, and touch.

 

• The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.

•The image effect can be switched by touching []/[].

Touch [Set].

•The Creative Control Mode for the selected image effect is set.

Note

•Touch [Switch] to switch between displaying 2 or 3 example images on the screen for selecting image effects.

•[ ] is displayed on the recording screen. Touch to return to Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.

•When using a recommended filter, you cannot use menus or recording functions not available in Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, or menus or recording function not available in Creative

Control Mode.

For example, when you use the recommended filter, recording with flash is not available.

•For how to adjust the image effects and other information, refer to

“Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)” on P122

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Contents F0412YS0 Contents Switching to the appropriate flash Setting Confirm the Effects of Aperture Shutter Speed Preview ModeManual Exposure Mode Registering Personal Menu SettingsUsing Viera Link Hdmi 179 173177 181Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressureStandard Accessories Card is optionalAF Mode button P90 Drive Mode buttonNames and Functions of Components Camera bodyShutter button P34 Motion picture button P48 Speaker P68 Shoulder strap eyelet P16Release lever P22 F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S Lens PS14042 FS014042 Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42 mmH014 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 Asph Lumix G Vario 14- 42 mm/F3.5-5.6Touch screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressureTouch the screen To touch and release the touch screenBefore Use Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens Four Thirds mount specification lensLeica mount specification lens About the LensDetaching the lens Changing the LensPreparations Attach the lens cap Attaching the lens Preparations Remove the rear lens cap from the lensAttaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder strap eyeletCharging the Battery ChargingConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unitCharge indicator is turned on during charging Charge indicator turns offAbout the Charge indicator The Charge indicator turns on When the Charge indicator flashesBattery indication Battery indication is displayed on the screenWhen the interchangeable lens H-PS14042 is used Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording motion pictures Approx minPlayback Inserting and Removing the Card optional/ the Battery Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardAbout the Card Access to the cardAbout cards that can be used with this unit Preparation Aspect ratio X, Quality a Picture Size 32 GB 64 GB Number of recordable picturesAspect ratio X, Quality Picture Size 32 GB 64 GB Rec Quality 32 GB 64 GB Available recording time when recording motion picturesMP4 Rec Quality 32 GB 64 GB Setting Date/Time Clock Set Clock is not set when the camera is shippedTurn the camera on Time at the home area Time at the travel destinationSelect Clock Set in the Setup menu. P60 Changing the Clock SettingTouch Set to set Touch Set in the confirmation screen Press MENU/SET Touch Rec Mode Selecting the Recording ModeTouch the Recording Mode to select Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P37 Intelligent Auto Plus Mode P41Program AE Mode P45 Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode P108Tips for taking good pictures When taking picturesDetects orientation of camera Direction Detection Function Select Focus Mode from the Rec menu. P60 Touch the item How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS/AFF/AFCTaking a Still picture Press the shutter button halfway Taking a Still picture Select the Recording ModePress the shutter button halfway to focus To cancel the Touch Shutter function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTouch Touch × Press DISP. to change Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen  Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Set Recording Mode toRecording Mode About buttonWhen taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroOpen the flash when the flash is to be used. P79 About the flashMenu Backlight CompensationTouch Set Recording with Camera-Recommended EffectsDisplayed Easily adjust and record Drag the slide bar to setSetting color Touch Touch to display the setting screen Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Recording of pictures or motion picturesBasic Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE ModeProgram Shift Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings Recording Motion PictureRecording Motion Picture Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures MP4Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back PicturesDisplaying multiple screens Multi Playback TouchTo return to Normal Playback Touch the picture to select Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Press DISP. to switch the monitor screen Using the Playback ZoomTouch the part you want to enlarge firmly Changing the information displayed on the playback screenPlaying Back Motion Pictures Operate control panel by touching these icons While pausing ¢ Reduce volume level ¢ Increase volume levelAbout fast forward/rewind playback Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Touch during Motion Picture playbackSelect the picture to be deleted, and then touch Deleting PicturesTouch Delete Single Touch Touch Delete Multi or Delete All When Delete Multi is selected Touch OKTo delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures Setting the Menu Setting menu itemsPress MENU/SET Touch the menu iconTouch the Setting to set When operating buttonsTouch the menu item Press Switching to other menus Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menuTouch or another of the menu toggle icons a Close the menu Touch or press the shutter button halfwaySetting the menu screen background No static image Sets a background without an imageExit the menu after it is set Setting the Quick Menu Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Rec menuMotion Picture menu Touch Exit Custom menuAbout the Setup Menu Perform these settings if you need toDestination Travel destination areaTravel Setup SETLocation High t Low s MutedSelect and touch the setting Drag the slide bar to adjust BrightnessContrast · Saturation Red TintSleep Mode 30MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN Live View Mode10MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN./OFF Auto LCD Off 5SEC/3SEC/1SEC/OFFSelect on connection PictBridgePTP169 1080iOFF ON/OFFSet the language displayed on the screen Reset the file number of the next recording toCard is formatted Switch Optical Image StabilizerLens which supports the stabilizer function is required A fixed directionPreventing jitter camera shake Taking Pictures with the Zoom Feature Optical Zoom Extended Tele Digital Zoom Types of zooms and recording magnificationPerform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar Zooming using touch operationsYou can perform zoom operations by touching. Touch zoom Taking Pictures using the Flash Switching to the appropriate flash settingApplicable modes Set the flash to match the recordingAvailable flash settings by Recording Mode Scene GuideMode Clear NightscapeAvailable flash range Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Compensating the Exposure Underexposed Properly Overexposed ExposedPlus direction Minus Direction Exposure Compensation value Expo.MeterTaking Pictures using Burst Mode Depends on the capacity of the card¢3High speed Max pictures¢2 Without RAW filesFocusing in Burst Mode Focus Mode Focus PriorityNormal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket With Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd pictureD0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EV 3rd pictureSingle Taking Pictures with the Self-timer SettingsPicture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressedRecording Taking Pictures with Auto Focus It cannot be set to š in the following conditionsAbout š Face Detection Position and size of the AF area can be changed. P94Setting up AF Tracking When operating the touch screenWhen operating buttons You can lock the subject by touching itAbout 23-area-focusing About Ø 1-area-focusingAbout Pinpoint Focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. P95When selecting š, Ø When selectingPosition and size of the AF area can be changed Touch the subjectFocus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Move to a sideMove to B side Rotate to C side Focuses on nearbyDisplaying the MF Assist Changing the display of the MF AssistMoving the enlarged area Closing the MF AssistTechnique for Manual Focus About the focus distance reference markFocus distance reference Focus rangeAdjusting the White Balance Press Touch the White Balance to select100 Auto White BalanceSetting the color temperature Setting the White Balance manually101 Finely adjusting the White Balance 102White Balance Bracket To set the bracketUsing the function button 103Rec menu/Recording functions Motion Picture menu104 Touch Touch Fn2 or Fn3105 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE LockSet Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to AF/AE Lock AF/AE LockSet Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to Preview 106Depth of field properties How to tell if the exposure is not adequate When exposure is not adequate Press Q.MENU/Fn1Recording Settings that change 107Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed 108Aperture-priority AE Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value109 Shutter-priority AERotate the control dial to set the shutter speed Rotating the control dial to the left Shutter speed SlowManual Exposure Mode 110Rotating Control dial to Left Right Reduces Increases111 Manual Exposure Assistance112 Taking Pictures that match the Scene beingDrag the example images to select a screen 113 To enjoy a variety of picture effectsMove close to the subject to make this mode more effective 114Clear Portrait Silky Skin115 Clear in BacklightRelaxing Tone Sweet Childs Face116 Distinct SceneryBright Blue Sky Romantic Sunset Glow117 Glistening WaterClear Nightscape Cool Night Sky118 Warm Glowing NightscapeArtistic Nightscape Glittering Illuminations119 Clear Night PortraitSoft Image of a Flower Soft focus creates a diffused imageAppetizing Food 120Cute Dessert 121 Freeze Animal MotionClear Sports Shot MonochromeTaking Pictures with different image effects 122Touch Touch to display the setting screen Adjust the effect to fit your preferences123 124 125 ExpressiveRetro High Key126 SepiaDynamic Monochrome Impressive Art127 Cross ProcessToy Effect This effect gives your photo a dramatic color lookSetting the type of defocus 128Miniature Effect Touch to set the recordingTouch the in-focus portion 129Drag the slide bar to change the size of in-focus Portion 130 Soft FocusStar Filter One Point Color131 Set the color to leaveTaking Pictures in Custom Set 132Recording using registered custom set Select and touch the custom settingsWhen changing the menu settings Rec menu Setup menu Custom menuRecording Mode Playback ModeFace Recog. only works when the AF Mode is set to š Taking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionTake the picture adjusting the face with the guide Face SettingsPoint of recording when registering the face images 135136 Set the item137 Entering Text 138Display the entry screen Enter characters139 Using the Rec MenuPhoto Style Select and touch the items Drag the slide bar to adjust Touch Custom setting140 EffectAspect Ratio 141Picture Size 142 QualitySensitivity 143About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 144 ISO Limit SetISO Increments Extended ISOProfile Setup To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in step145 Enter NameFocus Mode Metering Mode146 Quick AFResolution 147Flash Red-Eye Removal148 Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range controlLong Shtr NR Shading Comp149 150 Color SpaceStabilizer Recommended FilterUsing the Motion Picture Menu Rec ModeFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P60 Your Hdtv using an Hdmi connectionWhen Avchd is selected When MP4 is selected152 Rec Quality153 Wind CutMic Level Disp Mic Level Adj154 Using the Custom MenuPosition can be set by dragging the histogram Position can be set by dragging the on the guide line 155AE/AF/AF/AE 156 Focus PriorityPinpoint AF Time AF Assist Lamp157 158 159 High speedAttached to the main body Attached to the camera body or is not attachedUsing the Playback Menu 2D/3D Settings160 Slide ShowChanging the slide show settings 161Operations performed during slide show EffectPlayback Mode 162Single setting Multi setting163 Title Edit164 Text Stamp165 Video Divide 166Touch at the location to divide Resize 167Touch the size you wish to change Touch a picture repeat 168 CroppingRotate Select Rotate on the Playback menu. P60169 Select the picture and touch Set/CancelFavorite Print Set 170To print the date 171 Multi setting Touch the picture you wish to protectProtect 172 Face Rec EditEnjoying 3D pictures 173Taking 3D pictures 3D picture174 Functions that cannot be used during 3D recordingRecording functions Aspect ratio Picture sizePlaying back 3D pictures 175Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 176 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 177Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional178 Using Viera Link Hdmi What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control?179 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P72Other linked operations Turning the power off Automatic input switching180 181 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourPC that can be used 182 Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOTouch PC on the screen of this unit 183 Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIODesktop Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP 184185 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a RecorderDubbing with non-compatible equipment 186 Printing the PicturesTouch PictBridgePTP 187 Multi SelectSelect All Print Set Dpof188 Print with DateNum.of prints You can set the number of prints up toWhen printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 189Paper Size Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unitOptional accessories 190Conversion lens optional Protector/Filters optionalLCD Monitor Display Recording Recording in Program AE Mode Initial setting191 Recording after settings 192193 194 195 About dirt on the image sensorDust reduction function Removing dirt on the image sensorAbout the LCD monitor 196About the Lens 197 198 199 CardDo not bend or drop the card About the personal informationWhen not using the camera for a long period of time 200About the picture data About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 201This battery cannot be used Read Error/Write Error Please check the card202 Insert SD card again/Try another cardTroubleshooting Battery and power source203 Recording204 205 Bright spot not in subject is recordedOperation sound is small Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible206 Motion pictures207 LensFlash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times208 LCD monitorLCD monitor is too bright or dark Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitorPlayback 209Picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures 210 TV, PC and printer211 Viera Link does not workCard is not recognized by the PC Card is not recognized by the PC. Sdxc memory card is used212 Others

DMC-GF5 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-GF5 is an impressive mirrorless camera that embodies the perfect combination of advanced technology and user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for both photography enthusiasts and casual users alike. Launched in 2012, the GF5 stands out in the Lumix series with its compact design, lightweight body, and powerful performance.

One of the most notable features of the GF5 is its 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor, which delivers exceptional image quality and vibrant colors. This sensor is paired with Panasonic's high-performance Venus Engine, ensuring fast image processing and noise reduction, even at higher ISO settings. Users can capture stunning images with minimal distortion, thanks to the camera's ability to handle varied lighting conditions effectively.

The DMC-GF5 boasts a wide ISO range from 160 to 12800, allowing for versatile shooting options in different environments, whether indoors or outdoors. The camera is equipped with a 3-inch touchscreen LCD with a high resolution, providing intuitive controls and enabling easy navigation of menus and settings. The tilt functionality of the screen allows users to capture images from creative angles, enhancing the photography experience.

AF technology in the GF5 features the advanced Light Speed Autofocus which provides fast and accurate focusing, even in challenging light situations. This quick autofocus mechanism ensures that users will not miss important moments, capturing sharp images every time. The camera also includes a range of creative modes, allowing for artistic flexibility with options like selective color and film grain.

The GF5 supports Full HD video recording at 1920x1080 resolution, delivering stunning clarity and detail. Users can also take advantage of the built-in microphone and options for external audio, making it a great choice for recording high-quality video content. The camera supports a variety of lenses, expanding the photographic possibilities, whether shooting landscapes, portraits, or macro shots.

In terms of connectivity, the DMC-GF5 features built-in Wi-Fi, enabling seamless transfer of images to smartphones and tablets for easy sharing on social media. The lightweight and compact size makes it a perfect travel companion.

Overall, the Panasonic DMC-GF5 presents a blend of advanced features, versatile performance, and user-friendly design, making it a compelling option for anyone looking to elevate their photography and videography skills.
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