Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1C User manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
PP
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Body
Model No. DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K
DMC-GF1
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Before Use
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF1
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GF1
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
Battery charger/AC adaptor
This battery charger/AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger/AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger/AC adaptor.
•Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor
or AC cord set.
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•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service center.
•Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor
unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P168)
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories............................... 9
Names of the Components..................... 11
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover............... 14
Operating the Rear Dial.......................... 14
About the Lens ....................................... 15
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 20
Charging the Battery............................... 21
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ......... 22
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 24
About the Card ....................................... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 26
• Changing the clock setting ............... 26
Setting the Menu .................................... 27
• Setting menu items........................... 28
Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 30
About the Setup Menu............................ 31
Holding and using your camera.............. 37
Basic
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record
still pictures or motion pictures ............... 38
• Setting [AFS] or [AFC]...................... 39
• Taking a still picture.......................... 39
• Recording a motion picture............... 40
• Playback the recorded still pictures
or motion picture .............................. 40
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ........................... 41
• Scene detection................................ 42
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 43
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...... 43
Taking pictures with your favorite
settings (Program AE mode) .................. 45
• Fix the focus by pressing the shutter
button halfway (AFS)........................ 46
• Continuously focusing on a subject
(AFC)................................................ 46
• Take a picture with Manual Focus
(MF).................................................. 46
• Focusing........................................... 47
• When the subject is not in focus....... 47
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 47
• Program Shift.................................... 48
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 49
• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom..................... 49
Playing back Pictures ............................. 50
• Changing the Information Displayed
on the playback screen .................... 51
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................ 51
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback) ................ 52
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 52
Deleting Pictures .................................... 53
• To delete a single picture ................. 53
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures ............. 54
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/
Optional External Viewfinder .................. 55
•
Switching the displayed information .... 55
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..... 59
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 59
• Adjust the flash output...................... 63
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro... 64
Compensating the Exposure .................. 65
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 66
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 68
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 70
Setting the method used to focus
(AF mode)............................................... 71
• Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) .......... 72
• Setting the AF area........................... 73
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 74
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 75
Adjusting the White Balance................... 77
• Setting the white balance
manually........................................... 78
• Setting the color temperature ........... 78
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• Finely adjusting the white balance....79
• White Balance Bracket......................79
Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................80
Change tone of the color for the picture
to be taken (Film Mode) ..........................81
• Adjusting each Film Mode to the
desired setting ..................................82
• Multi Film Bracket .............................83
Taking pictures by specifying
the aperture/shutter speed......................84
• Aperture-priority AE ..........................84
• Shutter-priority AE.............................84
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually..................................................85
Confirm the effects of aperture and
shutter speed (Preview Mode) ................87
• Confirm the effects of aperture .........87
•
Confirm the effects of shutter
speed
................................................87
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode) ................88
• *[PORTRAIT] ..............................88
• +[SOFT SKIN] .............................89
• ,[SCENERY]...............................89
• [ARCHITECTURE] ....................89
• -[SPORTS] .................................89
• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].......89
• [FLOWER].................................90
• 1[FOOD]......................................90
• [OBJECTS]................................90
• .[NIGHT PORTRAIT]..................90
• /[NIGHT SCENERY]...................91
• [ILLUMINATIONS].....................91
• :[BABY1]/;[BABY2] ................91
• í[PET] .........................................92
• 2[PARTY] ....................................92
• ï[SUNSET]..................................93
Taking pictures while adjusting color
(My Color Mode) .....................................93
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects.....................94
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) .................95
Taking pictures in Custom mode ............97
Recording Motion Picture........................98
• Changing [REC MODE] and [REC
QUALITY] .......................................100
• [CONTINUOUS AF] .......................103
• [WIND CUT]...................................103
Recording motion pictures with the
desired settings
(Motion Picture P mode) .......................104
Taking a picture with Face Recognition
function .................................................105
• Face Settings..................................106
• Auto Registration ............................109
• Sensitivity........................................110
Useful Functions at
Travel Destinations ...............................111
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation You Take the Picture .......111
• Recording Dates/Times at
Overseas Travel Destinations
(World Time)...................................113
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................114
• [FILM MODE] ..........................114
• ?[ASPECT RATIO]....................115
• @[PICTURE SIZE]......................115
• A[QUALITY]...............................116
• [FACE RECOG.]......................117
• [STABILIZER]..........................117
• [FLASH]...................................118
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]............118
• [FLASH SYNCHRO]................118
• [FLASH ADJUST.]...................118
• C[METERING MODE]................119
• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent
exposure adjustment) .....................119
• [LONG SHTR NR] ...................119
• [ISO LIMIT SET]......................120
• [ISO INCREMENTS] ...............120
• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ...................120
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM].....................120
• [BURST RATE]........................121
• [AUTO BRACKET] ..................121
• [SELF-TIMER].........................121
• [COLOR SPACE] ....................122
• B[AUDIO REC.] .........................122
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode Menu ...........................................123
• [REC MODE]...........................123
• [REC QUALITY] ......................123
• [CONTINUOUS AF].................123
• [WIND CUT] ............................124
Using the [CUSTOM MENU].................124
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Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures
with Audio ............................................. 129
• Motion pictures ............................... 129
• Pictures with audio ......................... 130
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .... 130
• [SLIDE SHOW] ...................... 130
• [PLAYBACK MODE].............. 132
• Ü[FAVORITE]........................... 134
• [TITLE EDIT].......................... 135
• [TEXT STAMP] ...................... 136
• Q[RESIZE] Reducing the picture
size (number of pixels)........... 138
• [TRIMMING]........................... 139
• ?[ASPECT CONV.].................. 140
• N[ROTATE]/
M[ROTATE DISP.].................... 141
• [PRINT SET].......................... 142
• P[PROTECT]............................ 143
• B[AUDIO DUB.]........................ 144
• [FACE REC EDIT] ................. 145
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on
a TV Screen.......................................... 146
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied).............................. 146
• Playing back pictures on a TV with an
SD Memory Card slot..................... 147
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket............................................. 147
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures ..................................... 151
• Copy the playback image using an
AV cable......................................... 151
• Copying to a PC ............................. 152
Connecting to a PC .............................. 152
Printing the Pictures ............................. 155
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it......................................... 156
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them .................................. 156
• Print Settings .................................. 157
Others
Using the optional External
Viewfinder............................................. 159
Using an external flash (optional)......... 161
Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 162
Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 163
Using the AC Adaptor........................... 164
Screen Display/ optional external
viewfinder ............................................. 165
Cautions for Use................................... 168
Message Display .................................. 172
Troubleshooting.................................... 175
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 184
Specifications ....................................... 189
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 193
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers)........................................... 195
Request for Service Notice
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only) .......... 196
Limited Warranty (For USA and Puerto
Rico Only)............................................. 197
Customer Services Directory (For USA
and Puerto Rico Only) .......................... 199
Index..................................................... 200
Useful Information (For Latin American
Countries Only)..................................... 203
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Before Use
Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2009. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens¢1
“LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7ASPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Cap¢1
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Lens Rear Cap¢1
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Storage Bag¢1
6 Interchangeable Lens¢2
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
7 Lens Hood¢2
8 Lens Cap¢2
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9 Lens Rear Cap¢2
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Lens Storage Bag¢2
11 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
12 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
13 AC Cable
14 AV Cable
15 USB Connection Cable
16 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
17 Shoulder Strap
18 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
19 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
¢1DMC-GF1C only
¢2DMC-GF1K only
•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
•
Description in these operating instructions is based on the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in the DMC-GF1C.
About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER (P18), Direction Detection function (P37), description in
these operating instructions is based on the 14 mm-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “ Digital Camera Accessory System ” . (P193)
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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1
K1HA08CD0020
15
K1HA08AD0003
11 12 13 14
16 17 18
2
VFC4315H-H020
5
VFC4460
VFC4459 VKF4385
19
VYF3287
DMC-GF1C
6
VYF3201 VFC4456
7
VYC0981H-FS014045
8910
VFC4315
DMC-GF1K
VYF3260
34
DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B
K2CA2EA00002
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Before Use
Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator (P70)
AF assist lamp (P126)
2 Sensor
3 Flash (P59)
4 Lens fitting mark (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P18)
•Refer to P14 for operation of the rear dial.
8 Flash open button (P59)
9 Playback button (P50, 53, 129, 146, 147, 148)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P75)
11 Rear dial (P48, 51, 52, 65, 73, 79, 84, 85, 104)
12 LCD monitor (P51, 55, 165)
13 [AF/MF] button (P39)
14 [Q.MENU] button (P30)
15 [DISPLAY] button (P51, 55, 87)
16 [MENU/SET] button (P26)
17 Delete button (P53)/
Preview button (P87)/
Flicker reduction function (P104)
18 Cursor buttons
3/ISO (P80)
2/AF mode (P71)
4/Function button (P31)
Assign Menu to 4button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
1/WB (White balance) (P77)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
3
467
2
1
5
89
12 14
10 11
18
13 171615
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19 Focus distance reference mark (P75)
20 Speaker (P130)
21 Drive mode lever
Single (P45):
Burst (P66):
Auto Bracket (P68):
Self-timer (P70):
22 Shutter button (P40)
23 Hot shoe cover (P14, 159, 161)
24 Microphone (P99, 122, 144)
25 Mode dial (P38)
26 Camera ON/OFF switch (P26)
27 Status indicator (P38)
28 Motion picture button (P40)
29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
30 [REMOTE] socket (P163)
31 [HDMI] socket (P147, 148)
32 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P146, 151, 153, 155)
33 DC cable cover (P164)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
MENU
/SET
23
20
21
22
2726 282524
19
31
30
29
32
31
30
32
33
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34 Card/Battery door (P24)
35 Release lever (P24)
36 Tripod receptacle (P172)
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫Lens
H-H020 (LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 ASPH.)
37 Lens surface
38 Focus ring (P74)
39 Contact point
40 Lens fitting mark (P17)
•The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in
the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to
realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a
result, sound and vibration may occur during
focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
•Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture
recording. It is recommended to record with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P103) set to [OFF]. if the
sound of operation bothers you. (P98) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus mode to [AFC].
(P46)
H-FS014045 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
41 Tele
42 Lens surface
43 Focus ring (P74)
44 Wide
45 Zoom ring (P49)
46 [O.I.S.] switch (P18)
47 Contact point
48 Lens fitting mark (P17)
∫Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 164)
49 Power input socket [AC IN]
50 [CHARGE] indicator
51 Power output socket [DC OUT]
52 Battery holder
363534
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 4445 46 47 48
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Before Use
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.
To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or
External Flash (P161), please remove the hot shoe cover.
Press the hot shoe cover release button and
pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.
Note
•When not using the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or
External Flash (P161), be sure to attach the hot shoe cover.
•Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.
•When not using the hot shoe cover, be careful not to let liquid, sand, or any other foreign matter
enter the connection terminals.
•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
ARear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
¢3 It functions in the same way as [MENU/SET] button in various settings including set and
finish.
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
recording.
Example of operation
1“Rotating” 2“Pressing”¢3
¢1
Adjustments of
Program Shift
(P48), Aperture
(P84), Shutter
Speed (P84), etc.
Compensating the
exposure (P65) etc.
¢2
Multi (calendar)
Playback (P52),
Playback Zoom
(P52)
Normal playback
(while Multi
Playback), Move
images while
zoomed (while
using Playback
Zoom)
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Before Use
About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™System
lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
∫“Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the
“Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as
interchangeable lens mount dedicated for
digital cameras.
∫About the functions of your lens
•Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction
detection function (P37), [STABILIZER] (P117), Quick AF (P126) and Continuous AF (P126).
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
•Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
•Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount
specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its
structure, Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lenses cannot be used on the
Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It
can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds
mount specification cameras.
•When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–The focal distance of the employed lens is effectively doubled. (A 50 mm lens is equivalent to
a 100 mm lens)
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
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Before Use
Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus / Auto
Aperture Operation (As of September 2009)
(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses
For lens operations, please see our website.
¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]
(P46).
¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD
lens), also the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded.
(The auto focus is activated by pressing the shutter button halfway.)
¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto
Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.
¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.
Lens type
when recording still
pictures while recording motion pictures
Auto
focus
Auto
aperture
setting
Auto
focus
Auto
aperture
setting
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens
Lens included in
the DMC-GF1C.
(H-H020)
¥
([AFS]) ±¥
¢4, 5 ¥¢7
Lens included in the
DMC-GF1K.
(H-FS014045) ±
([AFS],
[AFC]) ±¥
¢4, 5 ¥¢7
Other Micro Four
Thirds mount
specification lens¢3
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens compatible to
HD motion pictures
(LUMIX G VARIO
HD)
±
([AFS],
[AFC]) ±±
¢4±
Four Thirds mount
specificationlens¢1
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF
¥
([AFS]) ±¥
¢6¥¢7
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to
contrast AF
—±—¥¢7
Leica mount
specification lens¢2Interchangeable lens for Leica ————
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
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Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Close the flash.
Turn the lens rear cap Aand the body cap Bin the direction of the
arrow to detach them.
•Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks C(red
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button when you
attach a lens.
•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.
•Check that the lens is attached correctly.
Detach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.
Attaching a lens to the camera body
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Preparation
∫Optical Image Stabilizer
The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the
camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
•You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode to
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in
the [REC] mode menu. (P117) It is set to [MODE1] at the
time of purchase.
•We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when
using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ]
is displayed on the LCD monitor/optional external
viewfinder.
Attach the lens cap.
Press the lens release button Dwhile
turning the lens as far as possible in the
direction of the arrow to detach it.
•Always attach the body cap to the camera body so
that dirt or dust does not get inside.
•Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact
point does not get scratched.
Note
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P169 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
•When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of
the lens.
•Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
–The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support
the stabilizer function.
–The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the
stabilizer function.
Detaching a lens from the camera body
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Preparation
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens
hood.
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Close the flash.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in the DMC-GF1K
Insert the lens hood into the lens
with the short sides at the top
and bottom, and turn in the
direction of the arrow until it
stops.
AFitting to the mark.
∫Temporarily storing the lens hood
1Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to
detach it.
2Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the
same way as shown previously.
•Attach the lens cap.
•When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is
firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
Note
•Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or detaching it.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A:Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the ring in the direction of the arrow and
then pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the
shoulder strap and then check
that it will not come out.
•Perform steps 1to 4and then attach
the other side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.
•Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera.
•Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.
•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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