Confirm the effects of aperture | Panasonic DMC-GH1K specs

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode:

Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed

(Preview Mode)

Confirm the effects of aperture

You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.

Press [ ] A (preview button).

• Preview screen is displayed. It will return to previous screen when [ ] is pressed.

∫Depth of field properties

		Aperture value	Small	Large
¢1		Focus length of the lens	Tele	Wide
		Distance to the subject	Near	Distant
	Depth of field (effective focus range)		Shallow (Narrow)¢2	Deep (Wide)¢3

¢1 Recording conditions

¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.

¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc.

Confirm the effects of shutter speed

Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.

When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water.

Press [DISPLAY] while displaying the preview screen.

• Shutter speed preview screen is
displayed. It will return to previous	DISPLAY
screen by pressing [DISPLAY]	DISPLAY
again.
again.

Note

•Operation method of [ ] can be changed with [PREVIEW HOLD] of [CUSTOM MENU] menu (P127).

•It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.

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Panasonic DMC-GH1K operating instructions Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed, Press a preview button

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws Following Applies only in the U.S.A Following Applies only in CanadaFCC Note Declaration of Conformity Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack About the battery packAbout the battery charger Battery charger/AC adaptor Care of the camera This symbol is only valid in the European Union Contents Taking picture by setting the exposure Adjusting each film mode toRegistering Personal Menu Settings Using the Motion Picture Mode Using the Protector/Filter optional 160 Single picture 156 Print SettingsUsing an external microphone Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Standard Accessories Software Use it to install the software to your PCCard is optional VEK0N98 DMW-BLB13PP Camera body Names of the ComponentsLVF/LCD button P41 WB White balance P83 Press 30 31 32 Battery charger/AC adaptor P21 Battery door P24 Release lever P24 Tripod receptacle Rotating the LCD monitor Operating the Front DialExample of operation Rotating Pressing ¢3 Maximum 180o About the Lens90o Micro Four Thirds Mount DMC-GH1K Attaching/Detaching the Lens Detach the lens capAttaching a lens to the camera body Set the O.I.S. switch to on Optical Image StabilizerDetaching a lens from the camera body Shoulder strap eyelet Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Fitting to the markAttach the lens cap Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the BatteryCharging starts when the Charge indicator a lights green Charging is complete when the Charge indicator a turns off Battery indication When the Charge indicator flashesBattery life Recording conditions by Cipa standard Playback time when using the LCD monitor Operating conditions and storing condition of the batteryCharging Check that this unit is turned off Close the flash Inserting/Removing the Battery Connect the AC cable Connect the DC cable a Using the AC Adaptor Inserting/Removing the Card Optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardCard may be damaged if it is not fully inserted About the Card Access to the cardCard Sdhc Memory Card Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET in the Setup menu, and press 1. P30 Turn the camera on REC mode menu P116 to Setup menu P33 to Setting the MenuMotion Picture mode menu Custom Menu P125 to Playback mode menu P132 to Setting menu items Set the mode dial to Press MENU/SET to display the menuSwitching to the Setup menu Press 1 or the front dial Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select I.EXPOSURE Press Q.MENU to display the Quick Menu in recording status Setting the Quick MenuPress MENU/SET or the front dial to set the menu Press Q.MENU to close the Quick Menu About the Setup Menu Travel Setup Location OFF/SETAuto LCD OFF Hold ReviewZoom OFF … Power LCD OFF „ Auto Power LCDAdjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels Muted t Low u High Reset the file number of the next recording to Select on ConnectionPictBridgePTP 1080i Auto720p 480p Card is formatted Tips for taking good pictures Holding and using your cameraLCD Monitor AF assist lamp Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Direction detection functionTaking pictures at a low angle Diopter adjustment Press LVF/LCD to switch the monitor screen Align a desired mode with part a Switching the mode by rotating the mode dialBasic Intelligent Auto Mode P45 Program AE Mode P51 Shutter-priority AE Mode P90 Advanced Aperture-priority AE Mode P90Manual Exposure Mode P91 Creative Motion Picture Mode P108 Taking the still picture Set the focus mode dial to AFS or AFCRecording the motion picture Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture Set the mode dial to Set the focus mode dial to AFS or AFC Taking pictures using the automatic functionREC mode ñ Press the shutter button halfway to focus Scene detection Face detectionBacklight Compensation AF Tracking Function Face RecognitionCompensating the Exposure You can compensate the exposure Refer to P71 for details Open the flash when the flash is to be used. P65 Taking motion pictures using the automatic functionAbout the flash Scene detection Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode Auto The maximum ISO sensitivity ISO1600 P119Stabilizer P119 MODE1 Exposure P121 Standard Set the mode dial to Taking pictures with your favorite settingsREC mode ³ Set the drive mode lever to Continuously focusing on a subject AFC Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway AFSTake a picture with Manual Focus MF Focusing When the subject is not in focusPreventing jitter camera shake Program Shift Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. P13Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. P13 Press Playing back PicturesPlay back the previous picture Play back the next picture Button Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press Display to switch the monitor screenDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the front dial left Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Using the Playback ZoomYou can display pictures by recording date Select the month Select the date Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredTo delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press ‚ Delete ALL step To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Switching the displayed information Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ ViewfinderWhen is set Press Display to change Viewfinder display Normal display¢1 Normal displayidetailed information¢1No display¢1 Detailed information¢1 Recording guide line Guide line returns to the center when ‚ is pressedSet the position of the guide line with Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position Properly Exposed Under Exposed About the HistogramSet the position of the histogram Examples of histogram Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashApplicable modes Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon About the digital red-eye correction Available flash settings by recording mode When the aspect ratio is Y TeleWide to 17 mm Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed Sec‡ 1/30¢1 to 1/4000th ‰ 1/30¢2 to 1/160th Adjust the flash output Normal method when taking Setting to the 2nd Curtain SynchroDynamic Effect Take a picture Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Properly Exposed High speed Low speed Burst speed pictures/second Taking Pictures using Burst ModeTo 7¢2 Without RAW files Focus mode Focus Priority Focusing in Burst ModeAFC ¢1 Normal focusing ¢2 Predicted focusing ¢3 With Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture Taking Pictures using Auto BracketD0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EV 3rd picture `/0 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Self-timer cannot be set to Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSeconds Seconds/3 pictures Press MENU/SET to close Setting the method used to focus AF mode Take the picture Setting up AF TrackingAbout š Before locking Select Ø and then press Setting the AF areaPress 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area Rotate the front dial to change the size of AF area Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subjectMF Assist Fixing the exposure only Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock AE lock indication Taking pictures when AF or AF/AE is set Adjusting the White Balance Setting the color temperature Setting the white balance manually Finely adjusting the white balance White Balance BracketPress MENU/SET ISO sensitivity 100 3200 Setting the Light SensitivityBrightness Be set will increase Film Mode button Press Film ModeChange tone of the color for the picture to be About Intelligent ISO sensitivity control Press 2/1 to select an item Adjusting each film mode to the desired setting Multi Film Bracket Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed REC mode ±´Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Taking picture by setting the exposure manually REC mode ²Press the shutter button halfway About B Bulb Manual Exposure Assistance Confirm the effects of aperture Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speedPress a preview button Confirm the effects of shutter speed About the information Taking expressive portraits and landscape Scenery Portrait CLOSE-UP Sports Night Portrait Night PortraitNight Scenery Illuminations REC mode ¿ Set the mode dial to Press 2/1 to select the Scene ModeTaking pictures that match the scene being Sunset To cancel AGE and Name Technique for Party modeParty BABY1/ BABY2 PET Taking pictures while adjusting color Readjust the My color settings Registering Personal Menu SettingsPress 2 to select YES and press MENU/SET Return to above by pressing front dial or one of 3/4/2/1 Taking pictures in Custom Mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings Select the mode Recording Motion PictureModes that can be recorded for motion picture Face RECOG./EX. OPT. ZOOM/ISO Limit SET/DIRECT AF Area Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Playback on your Hdtv using an Hdmi connection Changing REC Mode and REC QualitySelect this format to record HD high definition video for Recording format Effect ¢1 What is bit rate When Avchd is selected in stepWhen Motion Jpeg is selected in step ¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode Wind CUT Rotate the front dial to change setting Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings Exposure Mode Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide Face settingsTaking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition functions Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Face RECOG. only works when AF Mode is set to š For details on the Setup menu settings, refer to P30 Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel date Current time Time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then press ? Aspect Ratio Using the REC Mode Menu When the aspect ratio is Y Applicable modes When the aspect ratio isWhen the aspect ratio is W @ Picture Size Face Recog QualityApplicable modes OFF/ON/MEMORY/SET Refer to P110 for details Stabilizer Metering Mode Flash RED-EYEFlash Synchro Exposure Intelligent exposure adjustment Flash AdjustEX. OPT. Zoom Digital Zoom Burst Rate SELF-TIMERAuto Bracket Color Space ISO Limit SET Long Shtr NRISO Increments P1000001.JPG SRGB AdobeRGB REC Mode Using the Motion Picture Mode MenuAudio REC This sets up the data format of motion pictures Using the Custom Menu Exposure ModeREC Quality OFF Preview Hold AF/AEPRE AF Quick AF Continuous AF About It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assistRecording AF area can be moved freely with 3/4/2/1 when Picture/ Motion picture Setting items for each REC modeRemaining Shots Remaining Time Last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is Enables/disables the motion picture buttonTurned off No lens on the unit Motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioPress 2/ 1 to select a picture with a Motion picture icon such as Pictures with audio Using the Playback mode menuSlide Show Audio icon Setup Changing the slide show settingsOperations performed during slide show Effect Favorite Playback Mode Title Edit Multi settingSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to Picture Text Stamp Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢ AGE P99 Shooting DateIf this is set to ON, AGE is stamped on the pictures Travel Date Resize Reducing the picture size number of pixels SingleMulti Front dial clockwise Enlargement Trimming2/1 Move ReductionEnlargement Move the position ? Aspect Conv ROTATE/M Rotate Disp Select Rotate on the Playback mode menu. P30Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Rotate The picture is rotated manually Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET Print SET Protect When Multi has been selectedTo print the date Repeat these steps for each picture Audio DUB Press MENU/SET to stop recordingYou can add the audio after taking a picture Face Recog Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenAlign the marks, and insert. B AV cable supplied What is HDMI? Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotPlaying back on the TV with Hdmi socket Viera Link is a new name for EZ Sync Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P37 Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV Multi playbackOne screen display Operation icons Slide show Automatic input switching Other linked operations Turning the power off Copy the playback image using an AV cable Saving the recorded still pictures and motion picturesAV cable supplied Connecting to a PC Copying to a PCPC that can be used Without displaying the USB Mode selection screen. Since If USB Mode P36 is set to PC in the Setup menuPress 3/ 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET Double-click on Removable Disk in My Computer Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Press 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the PicturesUSB connection cable supplied Motion pictures recorded with Avchd cannot be printed Single picture Print SettingsPress 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press You can set the number of prints up to NUM. of PrintsPaper Size Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Print SET Dpof Set the print setting on the camera in advance. P142 Using an external flash optional Using the dedicated flash DMW-FL220 optionalExternal flash Forced on External flash Slow sync Attach the filter Using the Protector/Filter optional Using the Remote Shutter optional About Lock on the remote shutterMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density About the Off/On Mode Selector Switch Using an external microphone optionalBattery Check Lamp Battery Attach the stereo microphone to the hot shoe a Screen Display Recording Recording in Program AE Mode Initial setting White balance fine adjustment P85 White Balance Bracket P85 Recording after settingsAvailable recording time¢3 P104 R8m30s LCD recording information Playback Detailed information displayHistogram display 166 VQT2A61 Dust reduction function About dirt on the image sensorRemoving dirt on the image sensor For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder Bring charged spare batteries when going out BatteryDispose of unusable battery About the Lens Do not bend or drop the card About the personal informationDisclaimer This Memory Card is Locked Message DisplayNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is Protected Memory Card Parameter ERROR/THIS Memory Card Cannot be Used Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Read ERROR/WRITE Error Please Check the Card This Battery Cannot be Used No Battery Power RemainsFolder Cannot be Created Printer BUSY/PLEASE Check the Printer Battery and power source Troubleshooting Recording Motion picture recording stops in the middle Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the pictureYou cannot compensate the exposure Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible LCD monitor/Viewfinder Lens Noise appears on the LCD monitor PlaybackLCD monitor flickers indoors Picture is not played back TV, PC and printer Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake Clock is resetPart of the picture is flashing in black and white AF assist lamp does not turn on Number of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 32 MB 64 MB 4352k2448 pixels 3072k1728 pixels Aspect ratio Quality 32 MB Available recording time when recording motion pictures Specifications Flash synchronization Speed FlashMicrophone Speaker MIC/REMOTE Focus distance Elements in 13 groups 4 non-spherical lenses/2 ED lensesM 1.64 feet to ¶ from the focus distance reference line Accessory# Description Digital Camera Accessory System For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice For USA and Puerto Rico Only One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA and Puerto Rico Only Color Temperature Setting Close-up ModeCreative Motion Picture Mode 108 Audio Dubbing 144 Playback Pictures on TV Intelligent ISO sensitivity control 153 Recording Quality Setting Motion Picture Mode 105, 125 Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center F0409SM0