Panasonic DMCG5KK, F0612MC0, VQT4H13 1, 2

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Recording

Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in

brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5EV to i5EV. When

recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of

j3EV to i3EV.

•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.

•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. (P166)

Note

•To compensate the exposure using the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P163) in the [Custom]

menu to [EXP.].

•When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording

screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the

recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.

•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

•When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE Mode,

Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial

is pressed.

•In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation (P117) and Exposure Compensation

operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation (P118) and Exposure

Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.

1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure

Compensation operation.

2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

AExposure Compensation value

B[Expo.Meter]

Underexposed Properly

exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure

towards positive. Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

16

0

SSSS

F

250 15

4.0 5.6 8.0

3060125

50 50

A B

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Page Playback/Editing Page Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Components 3 1 11 12 1413 15 45 6 7 8 Page 45321 67 4 51 Page Page Page 1 About the Lens Changing the Lens 1 2 3 1 2 rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. Page Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 2 3 4 Charging the Battery 1 2 Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery 1 2 3 About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page Selecting the Recording Mode Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. Press []. Page Tips for taking good pictures Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) Using the Viewfinder Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the Eye Sensor AF Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad Taking a Still picture Applicable modes: How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 3 Press [DISP.] to change. ([ ] LCD monitor style) ([ ] viewfinder style) Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen 1 2 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: Press []. Page Page 1 automatic detection. 2 (filters). Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 1 Mode. 2 3 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Page Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 2 3 4 Page Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) 1 2 (A) (B) Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) 1 button. 2 Recording motion picture Page Applicable modes: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 2 horizontally. Page 3 4 Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly. Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Playing Back Motion Picture s 1 Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Deleting Pictures 2 1 2 3 be deleted. (repeat this step) 4 1 2 Setting menu items 3 4 Page Page Setting the Quick Menu 1 2 3 4 completed. 1 2 3 4 2 3 Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item About the Setup Menu Page 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Optical Image stabilizer 1 Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Page Page 3 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: 1 Switching to the appropriate flash setting Scene Guide Mode Page Page Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: 1 Compensation operation. 2 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: 2 3 5 Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 31/3 Applicable modes: 2 3 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV 31/31/331/332/3 31 51/352/3 51 71/372/3 71 31/31/331/3 5 1 2 3 Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 2 3 Item Settings by pressing the shutter button. 5 press it fully to take the picture. Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Applicable modes: 1 2 3 Page Page Page 1 2 1 2 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Page Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: 3 compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. 6060603.53.53.5 Page Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Page 1 2 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 2 Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Using the function button 1 [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu. 2 2 Applicable modes: 1 2 Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) 1 2 SSSSSS F Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: 2 Aperture-Priority AE Mode 2 Shutter-Priority AE Mode 2 speed. Manual Exposure Mode Page Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Recording Mode: 2 [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Backlit Softness] [Clear in Backlight] [Relaxing Tone] [Sweet Child's Face] Touch the face. Page [Glistening Water] [Clear Nightscape] [Cool Night Sky] [Warm Glowing Nightscape] [Artistic Nightscape] [Glittering Illuminations] [Clear Night Portrait] [Soft Image of a Flower] [Appetizing Food] [Cute Dessert] Page Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: 2 (filters). 1 Page [Expressive] [Retro] [High Key] [Low Key] Page [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] 3 4 5 6 [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [One Point Color] Page Taking Pictures in Custom Set 1 2 Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) 1 2 3 Recording using registered custom set Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 Entering Text 1 2 Using the [Rec] Menu Applicable modes: [Photo Style] 1 2 3 4 Applicable modes: [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size] Applicable modes: [Quality] [Focus Mode] Applicable modes: [Metering Mode] [HDR] Applicable modes: [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) [Flash] [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: [Flash Synchro] [Flash Adjust.] Applicable modes: [i.Resolution] [ISO Limit Set] [ISO Increments] Applicable modes: [Long Shtr NR] [Shading Comp.] Applicable modes: [Digital Zoom] [Electronic Shutter] [Burst Rate] [Auto Bracket] [Self Timer] Applicable modes: [Color Space] P1000001.JPG P [Stabilizer] [Face Recog.] 2 3 [Recommended Filter] 5 Applicable modes: [Profile Setup] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu Applicable modes: [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: [Rec Quality] Page Page Using the [Custom] Menu Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Playing Back Burst Pictures Select a picture with a burst icon [], and then touch [ ] to play back. 1 2 Editing Burst Pictures Using the [Playback] Menu 1 2 3 [2D/3D Settings] [Slide Show] Page 1 2 3 . , * 1 4 [Title Edit] 3 1 5 [Text Stamp] 3 6 7 1 2 [Video Divide] 3 4 1 [Resize] 3 1 2 3 [Cropping] 1 [Rotate] 2 3 1 [Favorite] 4 1 [Print Set] Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 [Protect] [Face Rec Edit] Enjoying 3D pictures 1 2 button fully. Page 1 2 Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 2 3 1 HDMI mini cable (optional) (P193). 2 3 Using VIERA Link (HDMI) Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 1 (supplied). 2 3 AVCHD DCIM 100_PANA MISC 101_PANA 999_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG PRI VATE Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 1 2 3 Printing the Pictures 1 (supplied). 2 1 2 3 Page Page Optional accessories 1 and the dedicated flash. 2 3 Page Page LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display Page 1/981/981/98 100-0001 F3.5 60 100-0001 P F3.5 60 1/98 Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page Motion pictures Lens Flash LCD monitor/Viewfinder Playback TV, PC and printer Page Others