Taking Pictures with the Zoom, 124, Side

Recording

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Applicable modes:

You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele).

Zoom lever of an	Function lever of this
interchangeable lens¢1	unit¢1, 2

When using the interchangeable lens	T	W	T
(H-PS14042) that supports the power	T	W	T
(H-PS14042) that supports the power
zoom (electrically operated zoom)
		W

Zoom ring of an	Function lever of this
interchangeable lens	unit¢1, 2, 3

When using the interchangeable lens	T	W	T
(H-FS1442A/H-FS45150) that do not		W	T
(H-FS1442A/H-FS45150) that do not
support the power zoom
		W

Tside:

Enlarges distant subject

Wside:

Widens angle of view

¢1 The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever.

¢2 To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P19) in the [Custom] menu to [ZOOM].

¢3 Operation with the function lever is possible only when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ZOOM].

124

Page 124

Image 124

Panasonic DMCGF6KK owner manual Taking Pictures with the Zoom, 124, Side, Enlarges distant subject, Widens angle of view

Contents

Digital Camera Customers only F0413KD0 P299 P302P303 P305 About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes About the symbols in the text Contents Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Taking Pictures using the Automatic FunctionTaking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded 108 120122 124 Using the Rec Menu 172 Recording Motion Picture 192 Using the Motion Picture Menu 200 Using the Playback Menu 203 Connecting to other equipment Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Card is optional Wi-Fi button P224/Fn2 button P46 Names and Functions of ComponentsCamera body DISP. button P62 Card/Battery door P30 Stereo microphone P201Speaker P50 Tripod mount P332 Before Use You can adjust the angle of the monitor MonitorRecording from a variety of angles Taking pictures at a high angle Touch screen TouchDrag Pinch enlarge/reduce ON/OFF Not available in these casesAF P153/AF+AE P139/OFF Cursor buttons/MENU/SET button Control Dial To assign a function to the Function Lever Function LeverDisplaying/not displaying the operation guide Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens Four Thirds mount specification lensLeica mount specification lens About the Lens Attaching the lens Changing the LensPreparations Remove the lens rear cap from the lens To enable/disable the shutter release without lens Detaching the lensPreparations Attach the lens cap Menu CustomShoot w/o Lens Attaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder strap eyelet Charging the Battery ChargingConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unit Charge indicator is turned on during charging Charge indicator turns offBattery indication Charging time When the interchangeable lens H-PS14042 is used When the interchangeable lens H-FS1442A is usedWhen the interchangeable lens H-FS45150 is used Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion pictures Approx min Playback time Inserting and Removing the Card optional/ the Battery Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Preparation About cards that can be used with this unit About the CardAbout the motion picture recording and SD speed class Formatting the card initialization Available recording time when recording motion pictures Number of recordable pictures Remaining Time Menu CustomRemaining Disp Setting Date/Time Clock Set Changing the Clock Setting Select Clock Set in the Setup menu. P38 Setting the Menu Setting menu itemsPress MENU/SET Touch the menu icon When operating buttons Touch the menu item Touch the Setting to set Menu RecQuality› 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 halfway Setting the top menu screen background Setting the menu screen backgroundSetting the menu screen background Calling frequently-used menus instantly Quick Menu Press Q.MENU to display the Quick Menu Items that have been selected in advance can be set Quick Menu will consist of desired items. P45 Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Rec menuMotion Picture menu Custom menu Touch the function you want to assign Rec menu/Recording functions Touch Touch Fn3 or Fn4 Configuring basic settings of this unit Setup Menu Destination Travel destination areaHome Your home area Clock Set Travel Setup Wi-Fi Function/Wi-Fi SetupBeep Volume Shutter Vol High Low OFF Location Touch the item Drag the slide bar to adjust BrightnessContrast · Saturation Red Tint Sleep Mode 5MIN./2MIN./1MIN Live View Mode10MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN./OFF Auto Monitor Off Select on connection 169 1080i720p 480p Viera Link 3D PlaybackMenu Resume Menu Information Reset the file number of the next recording to Set the language displayed on the screen Sensor Cleaning Card is formattedPixel Refresh Format Enter characters Entering TextTouch Set Tips for taking good pictures Detects orientation of camera Direction Detection Function Taking a Still picture Aperture value B Shutter speed Hold To cancel the Touch Shutter function Touch Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTouch Touch × Recording Motion Picture Start recording by pressing the motion picture Button Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press DISP. to change Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Using the Playback Zoom TouchDisplaying multiple screens Multi Playback To return to Normal Playback Touch the picture Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Touch CAL on the Multi Playback screen While pausing Reduce volume levelIncrease volume level Playing Back Motion Pictures Touch during Motion Picture playback Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePlaying Back Group Pictures Continuously playing back Group Pictures Touch the group picture icon orPlaying back each Group Pictures Press DISP. to switch the monitor screen Changing the information displayed on the playback screen If there are any white saturated areas, we Deleting Pictures Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touchTouch Delete Single Playback Mode, touch Touch Delete Multi or Delete All When Delete Multi is selected Touch OK Select the mode by rotating the mode dial Selecting the Recording ModePress Creative Video Mode P198 Custom Mode P120Panorama Shot Mode P95 Scene Guide Mode P99 Self Portrait Mode Taking Pictures with Yourself Included Self Shot Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor Then press it fully to take the picture Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Recording ModeIt will switch to Intelligent Auto or Mode by pressing Align the screen with the subject Scene Detection When taking pictures When recording motion picturesPortrait Scenery Low Light Macro About the flash Open the flash when the flash is to be used. P130Backlight Compensation Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects Touch the example image to select image effects filters Touch Touch to display the setting screen Taking a picture with a blurred background Defocus ControlDrag the slide bar to set Record pictures or motion pictures Not available in these cases Icon in Recording Mode Setting brightness Setting color Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE Mode Exposure, performing Program Shift, setting aperture, Program Shift Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-Priority AE ModeAperture value Reduces Increases Shutter-Priority AE Mode Shutter speed Slow Fast It becomes easier toExpress movement Freeze movement It becomes easier to Manual Exposure Mode Reduces IncreasesSlow Fast It becomes easier to express Manual Exposure Assistance Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value Set Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to Preview. P46 Touch Switch the confirmation screen by touching Fn3Depth of field properties How to tell if the exposure is not adequate When exposure is not adequate Press Fn1Recording Settings that change Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture value/Shutter speed Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Set the mode dial toCheck the recording direction, and then touch Start Changing the recording direction Adding an image effect FiltersTouch Set Recording from left to right Technique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Touching the Recording Mode Icon in Recording Mode Taking Pictures that match the Scene beingDrag the example images to select a scene It is also possible to display 100 Clear PortraitSilky Skin Backlit Softness 101 Clear in BacklightRelaxing Tone Sweet Childs Face 102 Distinct SceneryBright Blue Sky Romantic Sunset Glow 103 Glistening WaterClear Nightscape Cool Night Sky 104 Warm Glowing NightscapeArtistic Nightscape Glittering Illuminations 105 Clear Night PortraitSoft Image of a Flower Soft focus creates a diffused image 106 Appetizing FoodCute Dessert Freeze Animal Motion 107 Clear Sports ShotMonochrome Monochrome image captures the mood of the moment Taking Pictures with different image effects 108Effects filters Touch the example image to select image Adjust the effect to fit your preferences 109 110 Taking a picture with a blurred background Defocus Control 111 ExpressiveRetro Old Days 112 Low KeySepia Dynamic Monochrome 113 High DynamicCross Process Toy Effect Toy Pop 114Bleach Bypass 115 Setting the type of defocusMiniature Effect 116 117 Soft FocusFantasy Star Filter Touch the part where you want to leave the color 118One Point Color Set the color to leave Setting the light source Point for when placing the center of the light source119 Sunshine Registering your preferred settings Custom Mode Settings are registered for on the mode dialCustom set Description of settings 120 Recording using registered custom set Changing the settingsRec menu Setup menu Custom menu 121 Optical Image Stabilizer 122 123 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 124Side Enlarges distant subject When taking pictures 125Raising the telescopic effect Ex. Tele Conv 126 OFF 127 128 Digital Zoom Zooming using touch operations 129Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar You can perform zoom operations by touching. Touch zoom Taking pictures by using the flash 130 Using the flash skilfully 131 132 Changing Flash ModeSet the built-in flash to match the recording Available flash settings by Recording Mode 133 134 Scene GuideMode Clear Nightscape Setting the wireless flash Adjust the flash output135 Wireless Setup Firing ModeFlash Adjust Manual Flash Adjust Controllable range of the wireless flash 137 Press 3 È to switch to Exposure Compensation operation Compensating the Exposure138 Properly UnderexposedOverexposed Exposed Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area 139 Setting the Light Sensitivity 140 141 Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity160 12800 142 Adjusting the White BalancePress Select the White Balance by rotating the control dial 143 Auto White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Setting the color temperature144 Select 1 , 2 and then touch Select White Set Select the White Balance and then touch Adjust Finely adjusting the White Balance145 White Balance Bracket 146Horizontal a to B Vertical G to M Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 147 Select Focus Mode from the Rec menu. P38 Touch the item About the focus mode AFS/AFF/AFC148 When recording using AFF, AFC 149 Type of the Auto Focus Mode 150About Face Detection Position and size of the AF area can be changed. P153 Setting up AF Tracking When operating the touch screenWhen operating buttons 151 152 About 23-AreaAbout 1-Area About Pinpoint When selecting š, Ø When selecting153 Position and size of the AF area can be changed 154 Focusing/Not focusing in advance Menu CustomQuick AFON/OFF Setting the desired focus method155 156 Release Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 157Move to a side Move to B side 158 Displaying the MF AssistChanging the display of the MF Assist Moving the enlarged area Closing the MF Assist 159Technique for Manual Focus About the focus distance reference mark 160Focus range 161 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE LockSet Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to AF/AE LOCK. P46 162 Press Select a drive mode Select a Drive Mode163 164 Taking Pictures using Burst ModeDepends on the capacity of the card¢3 Normal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3Focus Mode Focus/Release Priority 165 166 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 167With Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1/3 EV 168 Focus on the subject and take a picture 169 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 170Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed 171 172 Using the Rec MenuPhoto Style Adjusting the picture quality Touch Custom setting173 Touch / to select the type of Photo Style Aspect Ratio 174Picture Size Quality 175Sensitivity Focus Mode Metering Mode176 Burst Rate Self Timer Resolution177 Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Settings ON/OFF What is HDR? 178 179 Stop Motion Animation 180 Touch OK 181Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group Panorama Settings Settings ON/OFF182 Flash Settings 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/OFF 183ISO Limit Set ISO Increments Long Shtr NR 184Shading Comp 185 Ex. Tele ConvDigital Zoom Color Space 186 Playback ModeFace Recog Face Recog. only works when the AF Mode is set to š 187 Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face imagesTake the picture adjusting the face with the guide 188 Set the item 189Touch the face image to delete 190 Change or delete the information for a registered person Profile Setup 191Recommended Filter Enter Name Setting the format, size and frame rate This data format is suitable for when playing back on a192 High-definition TV, etc When Avchd is selected When MP4 is selected193 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Focus Mode Settings Camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during194 Recording Motion Picture 195 Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while 196 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 197Motion picture Priorities 198 Start recordingStop recording Aperture value Touch icon to display the setting screen 199Drag the slide bar to set Aperture value SS Shutter speed Using the Motion Picture Menu 200 201 Flkr DecreaseSilent Operation Mic Level Disp Settings AUTO/OFF 202Mic Level Adj Wind Cut Using the Playback Menu 2D/3D Settings203 Slide Show Changing the slide show settings 204Operations during a slideshow Dial 205 Duration or Repeat can be setDuration Repeat Playback Mode 206 207 Location Logging 208 Clear RetouchErasing details enlarging the display Touch Save Single setting Multi setting209 Title Edit 210 Text Stamp Select the item to stamp 211Touch Touch OK 212 Video Divide 213Touch at the location to divide 214 Stop Motion Video Resize 215Touch the size you wish to change Touch a picture repeat Cropping 216Touch Enlarge Touch Reduce Drag Move 217 Rotate/Rotate DispRotate The picture is rotated manually Select the rotation direction Select the picture. Single setting 218Favorite Select the menu Menu PlaybackFavoriteSingle/Multi Print Set 219Touch / to set the number of prints, and then touch Set 220 To print the date Protect 221Touch the picture you wish to protect 222 Face Rec EditDelete Confirmation No first Wi-FiRfunction/NFC function Use the camera as a wireless LAN device223 Before Use 224 Describing method Wi-Fi New ConnectionRemote Shooting & View 225 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 226 Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet227 Image App is an application provided by Panasonic Press and hold Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet228 229 When connecting with Via NetworkChanging the connection method 230 Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC functionLaunch Image App on your smartphone/tablet 231 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording 232Saving images stored in the camera 233 Preparation On the camera On your smartphone/tablet 234 Sending images in the camera to an SNS Methods for sending and images that can be sent 235Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu Select a device you want to connect 236Take pictures Multi Select setting 237Sending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera Select Single Select or Multi Select 238 Displaying pictures on a TVTake or play back pictures on this unit 239 When sending images to PrinterSending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera When sending images to AV device 240 When sending images to External, the following are required 241 242 When sending images to PC 243 244 To create a folder that receives images 245 Select the folder you want to send 246 When sending images to web service Using Web services247 248 Registering web services 249 250 When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 251 Setting is canceled when the picture is selected Again Multi Select setting Select the picture. repeat252 Acquiring a new login ID New account Registering to the Lumix Club253 About the Lumix Club Enter a password Check the login ID and select OKBe sure to make a note of the login ID and password 254 255 Enter the login ID or passwordSelect the item to change 256 Check the details if the terms of use have been updatedCheck the Lumix Club terms of use Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen257 Select Next 258 Configuring the external AV device settingsChange or delete information on registered AV device 259 About ConnectionsDirect Your device connects directly to this unit Connecting from your house via the network 260 Select the wireless access point you are connecting to When connecting with Manual InputSelect the network authentication type 261 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode Select Wi-Fi Direct262 Select the device to connect to Press Wi-Fi 263Select item Registering records as favorites Save frequently-used Wi-Fi connection settings as favorites 264Editing the items registered to favorites Checking the connection detail of a record or favorite About settings for sending images 265Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the Camera Changing the settings for sending images 266 Wi-Fi Setup Menu 267 268 DeleteDisplays the MAC address and IP address of this unit Displays the certification number for radio regulations Enjoying 3D pictures 269Taking 3D pictures You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation 270 Functions that cannot be used during 3D recordingRecording functions Aspect ratio Picture size Playing back 3D pictures 271Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 272 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 273Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional 274 Using Viera Link Hdmi What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control?275 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P53 276 Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning this unit off 277 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on yourPC that can be used 278 About the supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE Windows XP/Vista/7/8 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Click on the Recommended Installation Installing supplied software279 Check the environment of your PC Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Preparations Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC280 Touch PC on the screen of this unit Copying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 281For Windows For Mac Drive Noname is displayed on the desktop Connection in the PTP Mode Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP 282 283 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a RecorderDubbing with non-compatible equipment 284 Printing the PicturesTouch PictBridgePTP 285 Selecting a single picture and printing itTouch Print start Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Print Settings 286Print with Date Num.of prints When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 287Paper Size Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 288 Optional accessories 289AC adaptor optional/DC coupler optional Conversion lens optional 290 Filters optional Monitor Display Recording Recording in Program AE Mode291 Recording after settings 292 293 Name¢6 P191 294 DisplayHistogram P70 Detailed information Histogram display Message Display 295This picture is protected Cannot be set on this picture Read Error/Write Error Please check the card 296Insert SD card again/Try another card Folder cannot be created 297 This battery cannot be usedNo picture to send Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password 298Connection failed Cannot connect to server 299 Menu listRec 300 301 302 Motion Picture 303 Custom 304 Setup 305 306 307 Playback Troubleshooting Battery and power source308 Recording 309 Recorded picture is whitishRecorded picture is too bright or dark Multiple pictures are taken at one time 310 Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possibleRecorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing 311Bright spot not in subject is recorded Function lever does not work 312 Motion pictures 313 LensFlash is not activated Flash is activated 2 times 314 MonitorMonitor is too bright or dark Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the Monitor Picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures 315Playback sound or operation sound is too low Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 316Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black Wi-Fi function 317 Have forgotten the login ID or password for the Lumix Club Images cannot be transmitted to the web serviceIt takes time to transmit an image to the web service 318 319 Have forgotten the password for the Wi-FiThere is an image that could not be transmitted Cannot be connected using NFC 320Transmission of the image fails midway Motion picture cannot be transmitted 321 TV, PC and printer 322 Card is not recognized by the PCCard is not recognized by the PC. Sdxc memory card is used Ends of the pictures are cut at printing 323 Others Clock is reset 324Camera becomes warm File numbers are not recorded consecutively 325 Optimal use of the camera Cleaning 326About dirt on the image sensor Dust reduction function About the Monitor 327About the Lens 328 BatteryCharger 329 About 3D 330 CardDo not bend or drop the card About the personal information When not using the camera for a long period of time 331 332 About the picture dataAbout tripods or unipods About the shoulder strap 333