Panasonic DMC-GF5 Touch or another of the menu toggle icons a, Press Switching to other menus

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Basic

∫Close the menu

Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

(When operating buttons)

Press [ ].

∫Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu

Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.

A

 

• Select a menu item next and set it.

(When operating buttons)

1Press 2 of the cursor button.

2Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the [Setup] menu icon [ ].

3Press 1 of the cursor button.

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Contents F0412YS0 Contents Manual Exposure Mode Switching to the appropriate flash SettingConfirm the Effects of Aperture Shutter Speed Preview Mode Registering Personal Menu Settings177 Using Viera Link Hdmi 179173 181Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressureStandard Accessories Card is optionalNames and Functions of Components AF Mode button P90Drive Mode button Camera bodyRelease lever P22 Shoulder strap eyelet P16Shutter button P34 Motion picture button P48 Speaker P68 H014 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 Asph F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.SLens PS14042 FS014042 Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42 mm Lumix G Vario 14- 42 mm/F3.5-5.6Touch the screen Touch screenThis touch screen is a type that detects pressure To touch and release the touch screenBefore Use Leica mount specification lens Micro Four Thirds mount specification lensFour Thirds mount specification lens About the LensPreparations Attach the lens cap Changing the LensDetaching the lens Attaching the lens Preparations Remove the rear lens cap from the lensAttaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder strap eyeletConnect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the BatteryCharging About batteries that you can use with this unitAbout the Charge indicator The Charge indicator turns on Charge indicator is turned on during chargingCharge indicator turns off When the Charge indicator flashesWhen the interchangeable lens H-PS14042 is used Battery indicationBattery indication is displayed on the screen 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 cards that can be used with this unit Access to the cardAbout the Card Preparation Aspect ratio X, Quality Picture Size 32 GB 64 GB Number of recordable picturesAspect ratio X, Quality a Picture Size 32 GB 64 GB MP4 Rec Quality 32 GB 64 GB Available recording time when recording motion picturesRec Quality 32 GB 64 GB Turn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Time at the home area Time at the travel destinationTouch Set to set Touch Set in the confirmation screen Changing the Clock SettingSelect Clock Set in the Setup menu. P60 Touch the Recording Mode to select Selecting the Recording ModePress MENU/SET Touch Rec Mode Program AE Mode P45 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P37Intelligent Auto Plus Mode P41 Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode P108Detects orientation of camera Direction Detection Function When taking picturesTips for taking good pictures Taking a Still picture How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS/AFF/AFCSelect Focus Mode from the Rec menu. P60 Touch the item Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button halfway to focus Select the Recording ModeTaking a Still picture Touch Touch × Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTo cancel the Touch Shutter function   Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screenPress DISP. to change Recording Mode Taking Pictures using the Automatic FunctionSet Recording Mode to About buttonScene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroMenu Open the flash when the flash is to be used. P79About the flash Backlight CompensationDisplayed Recording with Camera-Recommended EffectsTouch Set 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 PictureAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures Recording Motion PictureStart recording by pressing the motion picture button MP4Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back PicturesTo return to Normal Playback Touch the picture to select TouchDisplaying multiple screens Multi Playback Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly Press DISP. to switch the monitor screenUsing the Playback Zoom Changing the information displayed on the playback screenPlaying Back Motion Pictures About fast forward/rewind playback While pausing ¢ Reduce volume level ¢ Increase volume levelOperate control panel by touching these icons Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Touch during Motion Picture playbackTouch Delete Single Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted, and then touch To delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures When Delete Multi is selected Touch OKTouch Touch Delete Multi or Delete All Press MENU/SET Setting the MenuSetting menu items Touch the menu iconTouch the menu item When operating buttonsTouch the Setting to set Touch or another of the menu toggle icons a Press Switching to other menusSwitching to the Setup menu from Rec menu 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 Motion Picture menu Change the Quick Menu to your preferred itemRec menu Touch Exit Custom menuDestination About the Setup MenuPerform these settings if you need to Travel destination areaLocation Travel SetupSET High t Low s MutedContrast · Saturation Select and touch the setting Drag the slide bar to adjustBrightness Red Tint10MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN./OFF Auto LCD Off Sleep Mode30MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN Live View Mode 5SEC/3SEC/1SEC/OFF169 Select on connectionPictBridgePTP 1080iOFF ON/OFFCard is formatted Reset the file number of the next recording toSet the language displayed on the screen Lens which supports the stabilizer function is required SwitchOptical Image Stabilizer A fixed directionPreventing jitter camera shake Taking Pictures with the Zoom Feature Optical Zoom Extended Tele Digital Zoom Types of zooms and recording magnificationYou can perform zoom operations by touching. Touch zoom Zooming using touch operationsPerform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar Applicable modes Taking Pictures using the FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recordingMode Available flash settings by Recording ModeScene Guide Clear NightscapeAvailable flash range Flash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Plus direction Minus Direction Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly Overexposed Exposed Exposure Compensation value Expo.MeterHigh speed Taking Pictures using Burst ModeDepends on the capacity of the card¢3 Max pictures¢2 Without RAW filesNormal focusing¢2 Focusing in Burst ModeFocus Mode Focus Priority Predicted focusing¢3D0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EV Taking Pictures using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd pictureSingle Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSettings 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. P94When operating buttons Setting up AF TrackingWhen operating the touch screen You can lock the subject by touching itAbout Pinpoint About 23-area-focusingAbout Ø 1-area-focusing Focus position can be set on an enlarged screen. P95Position and size of the AF area can be changed When selecting š, ØWhen selecting Touch the subjectFocus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen Move to B side Taking Pictures with Manual FocusMove to a side Rotate to C side Focuses on nearbyMoving the enlarged area Displaying the MF AssistChanging the display of the MF Assist Closing the MF AssistFocus distance reference Technique for Manual FocusAbout the focus distance reference mark Focus rangeAdjusting the White Balance Press Touch the White Balance to select100 Auto White Balance101 Setting the White Balance manuallySetting the color temperature White Balance Bracket Finely adjusting the White Balance102 To set the bracketRec menu/Recording functions Using the function button103 Motion Picture menu104 Touch Touch Fn2 or Fn3Set Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to AF/AE Lock 105Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock AF/AE LockDepth of field properties 106Set Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to Preview Recording Settings that change How to tell if the exposure is not adequateWhen exposure is not adequate Press Q.MENU/Fn1 107Aperture-priority AE Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed108 Rotate the control dial to set the aperture valueRotate the control dial to set the shutter speed 109Shutter-priority AE Rotating the control dial to the left Shutter speed SlowRotating Control dial to Left Right Manual Exposure Mode110 Reduces Increases111 Manual Exposure AssistanceDrag the example images to select a screen Taking Pictures that match the Scene being112 113 To enjoy a variety of picture effectsClear Portrait Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective114 Silky SkinRelaxing Tone 115Clear in Backlight Sweet Childs FaceBright Blue Sky 116Distinct Scenery Romantic Sunset GlowClear Nightscape 117Glistening Water Cool Night SkyArtistic Nightscape 118Warm Glowing Nightscape Glittering IlluminationsSoft Image of a Flower 119Clear Night Portrait Soft focus creates a diffused imageCute Dessert 120Appetizing Food Clear Sports Shot 121Freeze Animal Motion MonochromeTaking Pictures with different image effects 122123 Adjust the effect to fit your preferencesTouch Touch to display the setting screen 124 Retro 125Expressive High KeyDynamic Monochrome 126Sepia Impressive ArtToy Effect 127Cross Process This effect gives your photo a dramatic color lookMiniature Effect Setting the type of defocus128 Touch to set the recordingDrag the slide bar to change the size of in-focus Portion 129Touch the in-focus portion Star Filter 130Soft Focus One Point Color131 Set the color to leaveTaking Pictures in Custom Set 132When changing the menu settings Recording using registered custom setSelect and touch the custom settings Rec menu Setup menu Custom menuFace Recog. only works when the AF Mode is set to š Recording ModePlayback Mode Taking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionPoint of recording when registering the face images Take the picture adjusting the face with the guideFace Settings 135136 Set the item137 Display the entry screen Entering Text138 Enter charactersPhoto Style Using the Rec Menu139 140 Select and touch the items Drag the slide bar to adjustTouch Custom setting EffectPicture Size 141Aspect Ratio 142 QualityAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 143Sensitivity ISO Increments 144ISO Limit Set Extended ISO145 Profile SetupTo cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in step Enter Name146 Focus ModeMetering Mode Quick AFFlash Resolution147 Red-Eye RemovalLong Shtr NR 148Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Shading Comp149 Stabilizer 150Color Space Recommended FilterFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P60 Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Mode Your Hdtv using an Hdmi connection152 When Avchd is selectedWhen MP4 is selected Rec QualityMic Level Disp 153Wind Cut Mic Level AdjPosition can be set by dragging the histogram Using the Custom Menu154 AE/AF/AF/AE 155Position can be set by dragging the on the guide line Pinpoint AF Time 156Focus Priority AF Assist Lamp157 158 Attached to the main body 159High speed Attached to the camera body or is not attached160 Using the Playback Menu2D/3D Settings Slide ShowOperations performed during slide show Changing the slide show settings161 EffectPlayback Mode 162163 Single settingMulti setting Title Edit164 Text Stamp165 Touch at the location to divide 166Video Divide Touch the size you wish to change Touch a picture repeat 167Resize Rotate 168Cropping Select Rotate on the Playback menu. P60Favorite Select the picture and touch Set/Cancel169 To print the date 170Print Set Protect Multi setting Touch the picture you wish to protect171 172 Face Rec EditTaking 3D pictures Enjoying 3D pictures173 3D pictureRecording functions 174Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording Aspect ratio Picture sizeFunctions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 175Playing back 3D pictures 176 Connect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen177 To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional178 179 Using Viera Link HdmiWhat is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P72180 Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning the power off PC that can be used Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your181 Touch PC on the screen of this unit Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO182 Desktop Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO183 Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP 184Dubbing with non-compatible equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder185 Touch PictBridgePTP Printing the Pictures186 Select All 187Multi Select Print Set DpofNum.of prints 188Print with Date You can set the number of prints up toPaper Size When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper189 Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unitConversion lens optional Optional accessories190 Protector/Filters optional191 Recording Recording in Program AE Mode Initial settingLCD Monitor Display Recording after settings 192193 194 Dust reduction function 195About dirt on the image sensor Removing dirt on the image sensorAbout the Lens 196About the LCD monitor 197 198 Do not bend or drop the card 199Card About the personal informationAbout the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time200 About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 201202 This battery cannot be usedRead Error/Write Error Please check the card Insert SD card again/Try another card203 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Recording204 Operation sound is small 205Bright spot not in subject is recorded Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible206 Motion picturesFlash is not activated 207Lens Flash is activated 2 timesLCD monitor is too bright or dark 208LCD monitor Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitorPicture is not played back There are no recorded pictures 209Playback 210 TV, PC and printerCard is not recognized by the PC 211Viera Link does not work 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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