Panasonic Lumix DC-G90 User manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-G90
DC-G91
DVQP1898ZA
F0519MH0
until
2017/12/31
Message Display P325
Troubleshooting P328
Finding the information you need P2
Contents P4
Contents by Function P10
Menu Guide P192

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Finding the information you need
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How to use this manual
∫About the symbols in the text
• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.
• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060).
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes:
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.
• Black icons: Applicable modes
• Grey icons: Unavailable modes
and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom
settings.
: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.
: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]
MENU
Wi-Fi
MENU

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Contents
Finding the information you need..............................................................................2
How to use this manual.............................................................................................3
Contents by Function ..............................................................................................10
1. Before Use
Care of the camera .................................................................................................13
Standard Accessories .............................................................................................15
Names and Functions of Components....................................................................16
About the Lens........................................................................................................19
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................20
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................21
• Charge the battery using the battery charger .................................................21
• Battery Insertion .............................................................................................22
• Charge the battery using the camera .............................................................24
• Number of pictures and recordable time ........................................................27
Inserting the Card (Optional)...................................................................................30
Card Information .....................................................................................................32
• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................33
• Number of Recordable Pictures, Recordable Time ........................................33
Attaching a Lens .....................................................................................................35
Changing the Monitor Position................................................................................38
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) .........................................39
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................41
• How to Hold the Camera ................................................................................41
• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................42
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................43
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................44
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................44
• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................45
• Control Dial.....................................................................................................47
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................48
• [DISP.] button (switching the information display) ..........................................48
• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................52
• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................53
Setting menu items .................................................................................................55
Quick Menu .............................................................................................................58
• Customising the Quick Menu settings ............................................................59
Fn Buttons...............................................................................................................60
Entering Text ...........................................................................................................64

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3. Recording Modes
Easy Recording (Intelligent Auto Mode)..................................................................65
• [Intelligent Auto] menu....................................................................................68
• Taking pictures with customised colour, defocus control,
and brightness settings ..................................................................................69
Programme AE Mode .............................................................................................71
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................72
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................73
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................73
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................74
• Bulb recording ................................................................................................75
• Live View Composite Recording.....................................................................76
• Preview Mode.................................................................................................78
• One Push AE..................................................................................................79
Custom Mode..........................................................................................................80
• Registering custom settings ...........................................................................80
• Using Custom Mode.......................................................................................81
Scene Guide Mode .................................................................................................82
• [Panorama Shot] ............................................................................................85
Creative Control Mode ............................................................................................87
• Types of image effects....................................................................................88
4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Using AF .................................................................................................................93
• Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .......................................................95
• [AF Sensitivity(Photo)]....................................................................................96
Selecting the AF Mode............................................................................................97
• AF area movement operation.......................................................................102
• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad ....................................105
• Adjusting focus and brightness for the touched position ..............................106
Record Using MF ..................................................................................................107
Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) .........................................................110
Exposure Compensation....................................................................................... 111
Setting the ISO Sensitivity ....................................................................................113
Setting the White Balance (WB)............................................................................115
• Finely adjusting the White Balance ..............................................................117

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5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings
Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................118
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................119
4K Photo Recording..............................................................................................122
• Notes on the 4K Photo function....................................................................125
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file......................................................................128
• Operations during selecting pictures ............................................................129
Post Focus Recording...........................................................................................133
• Selecting the Focus Position for the Picture to Save ...................................135
• Focus Stacking .............................................................................................136
Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/
Stop Motion Animation ..........................................................................................138
• [Time Lapse Shot] ........................................................................................138
• Recording with Stop Motion Animation.........................................................140
• Motion pictures using Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation ..................142
Recording Using the Self-timer .............................................................................143
Bracket Recording ................................................................................................144
• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................145
• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................146
• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................146
• White Balance Bracket .................................................................................147
6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
Image Stabiliser.....................................................................................................148
• Image Stabiliser Settings ..............................................................................150
• Setting the focal length of a lens ..................................................................151
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................153
• Optical zoom ................................................................................................153
• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................154
• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................158
Using a Flash ........................................................................................................159
Setting Flash Functions ........................................................................................161
• [Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]............................................................161
• [Flash Mode].................................................................................................162
• [Flash Synchro] ............................................................................................164
• Adjusting the Flash Output ...........................................................................165
• [Auto Exposure Comp.] ................................................................................165
Recording Using a Wireless Flash........................................................................166
• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................168

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7. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................169
• [Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] ...........................................................................171
• [Continuous AF]............................................................................................172
• [AF Custom Setting(Video)]..........................................................................173
• Log recording (V-Log L)................................................................................174
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................175
• [Snap Movie] ................................................................................................176
• Displaying/Setting the Sound Recording Level ............................................179
Creative Video Mode.............................................................................................180
• [High Speed Video].......................................................................................181
• [4K Live Cropping]........................................................................................182
8. Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................184
Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................185
• Extracting a Picture ......................................................................................186
Switching the Display Mode..................................................................................187
• Enlarged Display ..........................................................................................187
• Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................................187
• Calendar Playback .......................................................................................188
Group Images .......................................................................................................189
Deleting Images ....................................................................................................191
9. Menu Guide
Menus that are only available for particular Recording Modes .............................192
[Rec] menu............................................................................................................193
[Motion Picture] menu ...........................................................................................210
[Custom] menu......................................................................................................213
[Setup] menu.........................................................................................................228
[My Menu] menu ...................................................................................................238
[Playback] menu ...................................................................................................239

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10. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ...........................................256
Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ..........................................................................257
Connecting to a smartphone .................................................................................259
• Installing “Panasonic Image App” ................................................................259
• Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)..................................260
• Connecting to a Smartphone (Wi-Fi connection) .........................................262
• Changing the Wi-Fi connection method .......................................................264
• Terminating the Wi-Fi connection .................................................................265
Operating the Camera with a Smartphone............................................................266
• Camera power operations ............................................................................266
• Remote shooting ..........................................................................................267
• [Shutter Remote Control]..............................................................................268
• Playing back/saving recorded images and sending them
to social media sites.....................................................................................270
• Transferring recorded images automatically ................................................271
• Recording location information .....................................................................273
• Automatically setting the clock .....................................................................274
• Editing motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie ......................................275
Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................276
Sending images from the camera .........................................................................277
Sending images to a smartphone .........................................................................280
Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................281
Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................282
Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................283
Using Web services ..............................................................................................285
• When sending images to web service..........................................................285
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................288
• “LUMIX CLUB” .............................................................................................289
Wi-Fi connections .................................................................................................292
• [Via Network] ................................................................................................293
• [Direct] ..........................................................................................................295
• Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings......................................296
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................298

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11. Connecting to other devices
Watching/Saving 4K Motion Pictures on an External Device................................300
• Watching motion pictures in 4K ....................................................................300
• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................300
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................301
• Recording while monitoring camera images ................................................302
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................303
Importing images to a PC .....................................................................................304
• Downloading software ..................................................................................305
• Copying images to a PC...............................................................................307
Storing on a Recorder ...........................................................................................309
Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................310
• Adding date and text to pictures...................................................................312
12. Others
Optional accessories.............................................................................................313
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................318
Message Display...................................................................................................325
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................328
Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................337

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Contents by Function
Recording
Recording Mode ..............................P44
[Preview]..........................................P78
Bulb recording .................................P75
[Live View Composite] ..................... P76
[Panorama Shot] .............................P85
[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P138
[Stop Motion Animation] ................P140
Bracket Recording .........................P144
[Silent Mode] .................................P206
[Multi Exp.].....................................P209
4K photo
4K Photo Recording ...................... P122
Post Focus Recording ................... P133
Focus (AF/MF)
AF....................................................P93
[Focus Mode]...................................P95
[AF Sensitivity(Photo)].................... P96
[AF Mode]........................................ P97
Adjusting the AF area position ......P102
MF .................................................P107
[AF/AE Lock] .................................P110
Drive
[Drive Mode] .................................. P118
[Burst] ............................................P119
[Self Timer] ....................................P143
Picture Quality and Colour Tone
[White Balance]..............................P115
[Picture Size]..................................P194
[Quality]..........................................P195
[Photo Style] ..................................P196
[Filter Settings]...............................P199
[Color Space] .................................P200
[Highlight Shadow].........................P201
[i.Dynamic] .....................................P202
[i.Resolution] ..................................P203
[Long Shtr NR] ...............................P204
[Shading Comp.] ............................P205
[Diffraction Compensation] ............P205
[HDR] .............................................P208
Exposure
[Touch AE] .......................................P54
[One Push AE] .................................P79
[AF/AE Lock]..................................P110
Exposure Compensation ...............P111
[Sensitivity].....................................P113
Exposure Bracket ..........................P145
[Metering Mode].............................P201
Stabiliser
Dual I.S. .........................................P148
5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser.......P149
Flash
[Flash Mode] ..................................P162
[Flash Synchro]..............................P164
[Flash Adjust.] ................................P165
Wireless flash settings ...................P166
Recording

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Contents by Function
Motion Picture
[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] ............ P171
Recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures .............. P175
[Snap Movie] .................................P176
Creative Video Mode
[High Speed Video] .......................P181
[4K Live Cropping].........................P182
Audio
[Sound Rec Level Adj.]..................P179
[Sound Rec Level Limiter] .............P179
[Wind Cut]......................................P317
[Wind Noise Canceller]..................P211
[Lens Noise Cut]............................P211
Monitoring
HDMI output during recording........P302
[Sound Output]...............................P212
Screen settings
[Sound Rec Level Disp.] ................P179
[Monochrome Live View] ...............P219
[Center Marker]..............................P221
[Zebra Pattern]...............................P222
Advanced recording
Log recording (V-Log L).................P174
Basic settings
[Format] ........................................... P33
[Clock Set] .......................................P39
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptre ..... P42
[Q.MENU] ........................................ P58
[Beep] ............................................P230
[Economy] .....................................P231
[Reset] (initialisation) ..................... P236
[Sensor Cleaning].......................... P237
Customisation
Fn buttons........................................P60
Custom Mode ..................................P80
[Custom] menu ..............................P213
Motion Picture
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Contents by Function
Playback
Picture playback ............................P184
Motion picture playback.................P185
Playback Zoom..............................P187
Thumbnail Screen .........................P187
Delete ............................................ P191
[Auto Review] ................................ P219
[Slide Show] .................................. P240
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ...........P253, 254
Edit
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]...............P128
Post Focus.....................................P133
Focus Stacking ..............................P136
[Title Edit].......................................P243
[RAW Processing]..........................P244
[Light Composition] ........................P247
[Sequence Composition]................P248
[Clear Retouch]..............................P249
[Text Stamp] ..................................P250
[Resize]..........................................P251
[Cropping] ......................................P252
Image settings
[Protect] .........................................P242
[Rating] ..........................................P242
Image App
“Image App” ..................................P259
[Remote Wakeup]......................... P266
Remote recording.......................... P267
[Auto Transfer].............................. P271
In combination with other devices
Playing back pictures on a TV .......P276
Printing images ..............................P281
Sending images to an AV device ......P282
Sending images to a PC ................P283
Sending images to a web service .....P285
Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P288
PC
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P305
“SILKYPIX Developer Studio” ....... P306
Transferring images to a PC .........P307
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a
TV Screen .....................................P301
[VIERA Link] .................................. P303
Recorder
Dubbing .........................................P309
Printer
PictBridge ......................................P310
Playback
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections with other devices

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1. Before Use
Care of the camera
∫Firmware of Your Camera/Lens
Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add
functionality. For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the
camera/lens to the latest version.
• For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the
following support website:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(English only)
• To check the firmware version of the camera/lens, attach the lens to the camera.
∫Handling of the Camera
Do not subject the camera to strong vibration, impacts, or pressure.
These may cause a malfunction or damage.
– Do not drop or knock against hard surfaces.
– Do not push hard on the lens section or monitor.
If sand, dust, or liquid gets on the monitor, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.
– If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
– Touch operations may be incorrectly recognised.
Do not place a hand inside the camera mount.
This may cause a failure or damage because the sensor is a precision device.
If you shake the camera while turning the camera off, a sensor may operate or a
rattling sound may be heard. This is caused by the image stabiliser mechanism in
the body. It is not a malfunction.
∫Splash Resistant
Splash Resistant is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera
offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash
Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected
to direct contact with water.
In order to minimise the possibility of damage please be sure the following
precautions are taken:
– Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed to
support this feature.
– Securely close the doors, socket caps, contact points cover, flash, etc.
– When the lens or cap is removed or a door is open, do not allow sand, dust, and moisture to
enter inside.
– If liquid gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.

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∫Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor is Fogged Up)
• Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Be careful because
condensation can lead to stains or mould on the lens, viewfinder, and monitor or cause a
failure.
• If condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for approx. 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance
Perform trial recording in advance of an important event (wedding, etc.) to check that
recording can be performed normally.
∫No Compensation Regarding Recording
Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording could not be
performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.
∫Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights
Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded for other
than personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder.
Be careful because there are cases where restrictions apply to recording even for the
purpose of personal enjoyment.
∫Also Read “Cautions for Use” (P337)

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1. Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.
• Digital Camera Body is indicated as camera body in the text.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• Interchangeable Lens is indicated as lens in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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12
24
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1614
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10
22
23 25
19
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21
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756
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1[ ] (White Balance) button (P115)
2[ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (P113)
3[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P 111)
4Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
5Camera ON/OFF switch (P39)
6[ ] (Focus distance reference mark) (P109)
7Charging lamp (P24)/
WIRELESS connection lamp (P257)
8Dial operation switch button (P46)/
Fn button (Fn1) (P60)
9Rear dial (P45)
10 Shutter button (P43)
11 Front dial (P45)
12 Self-timer indicator (P143)/
AF Assist Lamp (P215)
13 Motion picture button (P169)
14 Mode dial (P44)
15 Flash (P159)
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Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P313)
• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
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Stereo microphone (P179)
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult
to record.
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[‰] (Flash open lever) (P159)
• The flash opens, and recording with the flash
becomes possible.
19 Dioptre adjustment dial (P42)
20 [MIC] socket (P316)
21 Drive mode dial (P118)
22 Headphone socket (P212)
23 [REMOTE] socket (P315)
24 [USB/CHARGE] socket (P24, 307, 309, 310)
25 [HDMI] socket (P301)
26 Lens release button (P36)
27 Lens lock pin
28 Mount
29 Contact points
30 Sensor
31 Lens fitting mark (P35)

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1. Before Use
• Fn buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) are touch
icons.
Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to
display them.
32 41
42
43
46
45
34 35
38
37
36
51 4748
40
39
44
33
50 49
32 Touch screen (P52)/monitor (P318)
33 [LVF] button (P42)/[Fn3] button (P60)
34 Viewfinder (P42, 338)
35 Eye sensor (P42)
36 Eye cup
37 [(] (Playback) button (P184)
38 Speaker (P230)
39 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P110)
40 Focus mode lever (P93, 95, 107)
41 Control dial (P47)
42
Cursor buttons (P48)/
3Fn button (Fn9) (P60)
1Fn button (Fn10) (P60)
4Fn button (Fn11) (P60)
2[ ] (AF Mode) button (P93)
43 [MENU/SET] button (P48, 55)
44 Card door (P30)
45
[Q.MENU] button (P58)/[Fn2] button (P60)/
[ ] (Delete) button (P191)/
[ ] (Cancel) button (P57)
46 [DISP.] button (P48)
47 Battery door (P22)
48
DC coupler cover (P317)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used.
49 Release lever (P22)
50
Cover for the battery grip connector (P314)
• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector
out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
51
Tripod mount (P342)
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.

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∫Lens
H-FS12060 H-FSA14140
H-FS1442A
32561 4
1237 64 5
231 4 5
1Lens surface
2Focus ring (P107)
3Zoom ring (P153)
4Lens fitting mark (P35)
5Contact points
6Lens mount rubber (P339)
7O.I.S. switch (P148)

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1. Before Use
About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with
the Micro Four ThirdsTM System lens mount specification
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
You can also use a lens of any of the following
standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
∫About the lens and functions
Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as AF, Image Stabiliser, and zoom
functions, may be disabled or operate differently.
Lens Mount adaptor
Four Thirds™ mount specification
lens
Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)
Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)
Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)
• Refer to catalogues/websites for most current information regarding supported lenses.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• The focal lengths marked on a Micro Four Thirds lens are equivalent to twice those of a
35 mm film camera. (The focal lengths will be equivalent to those of a 100 mm lens in 35 mm
terms when a 50 mm lens is used.)

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it
from dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap
through the ring in the direction of the
arrow and then pass it through the
stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap
through the hole on the other side of the
stopper.
4Pull the shoulder strap and
then check that it will not
come out.
• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then
attach the other side of the
shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.
– Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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