Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX User manual

Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual
<Complete Guide>
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About Operating Instructions
This document, “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual <Complete
Guide>”, includes detailed explanations of all the functions and operations
of the camera.
Symbols Used in This Document
Black icons show conditions in which functions can be used, and gray icons show
conditions in which functions cannot be used.
Example:
Pictures/Videos
Recording mode
Operating symbols
In this document, camera operation is explained using the following symbols:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)

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(A) :
Front dial
(B) :
Rear dial
(C) 3421:
Cursor button up/down/left/right
or
Joystick up/down/left/right
(D) :
Press the center of the joystick
(E) :
[MENU/SET] button
(F) :
Control dial
•Other symbols, such as icons shown on the camera screen, are also used in
explanations.
•This document describes the procedure for selecting menu items as follows:
Example) Set [Picture Quality] of the [Photo] ([Image Quality]) menu to [STD.].
[][][Picture Quality] Select [STD.]

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Notification classification symbols
In this document, notifications are classified and described using the following
symbols:
: To confirm prior to using the function
: Hints for better use of the camera and tips for recording
: Notifications and supplementary items regarding specifications
: Related functions and information
•Images and illustrations used in this document are for explaining the functions.
•Description in this document is based on the interchangeable lens (S-R2060).

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Contents
About Operating Instructions 2
Introduction 18
Before Use.................................................................................19
Standard Accessories................................................................22
Lenses That Can Be Used.........................................................24
Memory Cards That Can Be Used.............................................25
Names of Parts..........................................................................28
Camera.............................................................................................. 28
Supplied Lens.................................................................................... 36
Viewfinder/Monitor Displays .............................................................. 38
Getting Started 40
Attaching a Shoulder Strap........................................................41
Charging the Battery..................................................................43
Battery Insertion ................................................................................ 44
Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging .............................. 46
Using the Camera While Supplying It with Power (Supplying Power/
Charging)........................................................................................... 50
Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply............................... 52
[Power Save Mode] ........................................................................... 54
Inserting Cards (Optional)..........................................................57
Attaching a Lens........................................................................61
Attaching a Lens Hood ...................................................................... 64
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle.................................67
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)............69

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Basic Operations 73
How to Hold the Camera ...........................................................74
Selecting the Recording Mode...................................................76
Camera Setting Operations .......................................................77
Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings ..........................................83
Setting the Viewfinder ....................................................................... 83
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder ................................ 84
Switching the Display Information ..................................................... 87
Quick Menu................................................................................90
Control Panel .............................................................................92
Menu Operation Methods ..........................................................95
[Reset] ............................................................................................. 100
Entering Characters.................................................................101
Intelligent Auto Mode...............................................................102
Recording Using Touch Functions...........................................108
Touch AF/Touch Shutter ................................................................. 108
Touch AE......................................................................................... 111
Taking Pictures 113
Basic Picture Operations .........................................................114
[Aspect Ratio] ..........................................................................117
[Picture Size]............................................................................119
[Picture Quality] .......................................................................121
Recording Videos 123
Basic Video Operations ...........................................................124
[System Frequency].................................................................131
[Rec. File Format] ....................................................................133

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[Rec Quality] ............................................................................135
[Image Area of Video]..............................................................149
Focus / Zoom 151
Selecting the Focus Mode .......................................................152
Using AF ..................................................................................154
[AF Custom Setting(Photo)] ............................................................ 159
[Focus Limiter]................................................................................. 162
[AF Assist Light] .............................................................................. 164
[1-Area AF Moving Speed] .............................................................. 165
[AF Micro Adjustment] ..................................................................... 166
Selecting the AF Mode ............................................................170
Automatic Detection ........................................................................ 173
[Tracking]......................................................................................... 176
[Full Area AF] .................................................................................. 177
[Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]/[Zone].................................................... 180
[1-Area+]/[1-Area]............................................................................ 182
[Pinpoint] ......................................................................................... 184
AF Area Operations .................................................................186
Move the Position of the AF Area.................................................... 186
Changing the Size of the AF Area ................................................... 189
Resetting the AF Area ..................................................................... 190
Focus on and Adjust Brightness for the Touched Position
([AF+AE])......................................................................................... 191
Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad ........................... 192
[Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]....................................................... 194
Record Using MF .....................................................................195
[Focus Peaking]............................................................................... 200
Recording with Zoom...............................................................202
Extended Tele Conversion .............................................................. 204

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Drive / Shutter / Image Stabilizer 206
Selecting the Drive Mode.........................................................207
Taking Burst Pictures...............................................................209
High Resolution mode .............................................................216
Recording with Time Lapse Shot.............................................221
Recording with Stop Motion Animation....................................228
Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos ....................232
Recording Using the Self-timer................................................234
Bracket Recording ...................................................................238
[Live View Composite] .............................................................246
[Silent Mode]............................................................................250
[Shutter Type] ..........................................................................252
[Long Exposure NR] ........................................................................ 256
[Min. Shutter Speed]........................................................................ 257
[Shutter Delay]................................................................................. 258
Image Stabilizer.......................................................................259
Image Stabilizer Settings................................................................. 262
Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity 269
[Metering Mode].......................................................................270
Program AE Mode ...................................................................272
Program Shift .................................................................................. 274
Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................276
Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................279
Manual Exposure Mode...........................................................282
Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.) ..................................................... 285
[B] (Bulb) ......................................................................................... 286
Preview Mode .......................................................................... 287

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Exposure Compensation .........................................................289
[i.Dynamic Range] ........................................................................... 292
Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ............................293
ISO Sensitivity .........................................................................295
[Dual Native ISO Setting] ................................................................ 299
[ISO Sensitivity (photo)]................................................................... 300
White Balance / Image Quality 301
White Balance (WB) ................................................................302
Adjusting the White Balance ........................................................... 308
[Photo Style] ............................................................................310
[Filter Settings].........................................................................323
[Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]..................................................... 328
[LUT Library] ............................................................................329
Lens Compensation.................................................................332
[Vignetting Comp.]........................................................................... 332
[Color Shading Compensation] ....................................................... 333
[Diffraction Compensation] .............................................................. 337
Flash 338
Using an External Flash (Optional)..........................................339
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover........................................................ 340
Setting Flash............................................................................342
[Flash Mode].................................................................................... 343
[Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] ............................................... 346
[Flash Adjust.].................................................................................. 348
[Flash Synchro] ............................................................................... 349
[Auto Exposure Comp.] ................................................................... 350
Recording Using a Wireless Flash...........................................351

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Video Settings 358
Recording Modes Specifically for Video (Creative Video/
S&Q) ........................................................................................359
Displays Suited to Video Recording ................................................ 360
Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos..................................... 361
Separating Settings for Recording Video and Pictures ................... 365
Using AF (Video) .....................................................................367
[Continuous AF]............................................................................... 367
[AF Custom Setting(Video)]............................................................. 369
[Enlarged Live Display(Video)] ........................................................ 370
Video Brightness and Coloring ................................................372
[Luminance Level] ........................................................................... 372
[Master Pedestal Level]................................................................... 373
Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee)......................... 374
[ISO Sensitivity (video)] ................................................................... 376
Audio Settings..........................................................................377
[Sound Rec Level Disp.].................................................................. 378
[Mute Sound Input] .......................................................................... 379
[Sound Rec Gain Level] .................................................................. 380
[Sound Rec Level Adj.].................................................................... 381
[Sound Rec Quality] ........................................................................ 382
[Sound Rec Level Limiter] ............................................................... 383
[Wind Noise Canceller].................................................................... 384
[Audio Information] .......................................................................... 385
External Microphones (Optional) .............................................386
Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional) ................ 389
Reduction of Wind Noise................................................................. 390
XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional)........................................391
[4ch Mic Input] ................................................................................. 393
Headphones ............................................................................394

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[Sound Monitoring Channel] ............................................................ 396
Time Code ...............................................................................398
Setting the Time Code..................................................................... 399
Main Assist Functions..............................................................402
[Flicker Decrease (Video)]............................................................... 403
[SS/Gain Operation] ........................................................................ 404
[WFM/Vector Scope] ....................................................................... 406
[Luminance Spot Meter] .................................................................. 410
[Zebra Pattern] ................................................................................ 412
[Frame Marker]................................................................................ 414
Color Bars/Test Tone ...................................................................... 416
Special Video Recording 418
Slow & Quick Video .................................................................419
High Frame Rate Video ...........................................................426
[Focus Transition] ....................................................................428
[Live Cropping].........................................................................433
Log Recording .........................................................................438
[V-Log View Assist] ......................................................................... 442
HLG Videos .............................................................................443
[HLG View Assist]............................................................................ 446
Anamorphic Recording ............................................................447
[Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] ................................................... 449
[Synchro Scan] ........................................................................451
[Loop Recording (video)] .........................................................453
[Segmented File Recording] ....................................................455
List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be
Recorded .................................................................................456

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HDMI Output (Video) 464
Connecting HDMI Devices.......................................................465
HDMI Output Image Quality.....................................................466
Images Output via HDMI ................................................................. 466
HDMI Output Settings..............................................................469
Outputting the Camera Information Display via HDMI..................... 470
Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder ................. 471
Outputting Audio via HDMI.............................................................. 472
Outputting the Enlarged Live Display (Video) via HDMI.................. 472
Output of RAW Video Data......................................................473
Outputting RAW Video Data via HDMI ............................................ 475
Notes When Outputting RAW Video Data ....................................... 480
Using an External SSD (Commercially Available) 481
Compatible External SSDs ......................................................482
Connecting the External SSD ..................................................483
Formatting the External SSD ...................................................486
Notes About External SSDs.....................................................487
Playing Back and Editing of Images 489
Playing Back Pictures ..............................................................490
Playing Back Videos................................................................492
Video Repeat Playback ................................................................... 496
Extracting a Picture ......................................................................... 498
[Video Divide] .................................................................................. 499
Switching the Display Mode.....................................................501
Enlarged Display ............................................................................. 502
Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 504
Calendar Playback .......................................................................... 506

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Group Images ..........................................................................507
Deleting Images.......................................................................509
[RAW Processing]....................................................................511
[Video Repair] ..........................................................................520
[Playback] Menu ......................................................................523
How to Select an Image(s) in the [Playback] Menu......................... 523
[Playback] ([Playback Mode]) .......................................................... 525
[Playback] ([Process Image])........................................................... 528
[Playback] ([Add/Delete Info.])......................................................... 529
[Playback] ([Edit Image]) ................................................................. 530
[Playback] ([Others])........................................................................ 534
Camera Customization 535
Fn Buttons ...............................................................................536
Register Functions to the Fn Buttons .............................................. 539
Use the Fn Buttons.......................................................................... 550
[Dial Operation Switch] ............................................................551
Register Functions to the Dials........................................................ 551
Temporarily Change Dial Operation ................................................ 553
Quick Menu Customization......................................................554
Register to the Quick Menu ............................................................. 554
Custom Mode ..........................................................................561
Register in Custom Mode................................................................ 562
Using Custom Mode........................................................................ 564
Calling Up Settings.......................................................................... 565
[Custom] Menu ........................................................................566
[Custom] menu ([Image Quality])..................................................... 567
[Custom] menu ([Focus/Shutter]) .................................................... 573
[Custom] menu ([Operation]) ........................................................... 579
[Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Photo)]) ................................... 585

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[Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) ................................... 596
[Custom] menu ([IN/OUT])............................................................... 600
[Custom] menu ([Lens / Others]) ..................................................... 602
[Setup] Menu ...........................................................................605
[Setup] menu ([Card/File]) ............................................................... 606
[Setup] menu ([Monitor / Display]) ................................................... 612
[Setup] menu ([IN/OUT]) ................................................................. 617
[Setup] menu ([Setting]) .................................................................. 623
[Setup] menu ([Others])................................................................... 625
My Menu ..................................................................................629
Registration in My Menu.................................................................. 629
Edit My Menu .................................................................................. 630
List of Menu 631
[Photo] menu ...........................................................................632
[Video] menu............................................................................634
[Custom] menu ........................................................................637
[Setup] menu ...........................................................................641
[My Menu] ................................................................................643
[Playback] menu ......................................................................644
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 645
Connecting to a Smartphone ...................................................647
Installing “LUMIX Sync” .................................................................. 648
Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection) ..................... 649
Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection])........................... 655
Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple
Operations....................................................................................... 661
Operating the Camera with a Smartphone ..............................663
[Remote shooting] ........................................................................... 665

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[Shutter Remote Control]................................................................. 667
[Import images]................................................................................ 670
[Auto Transfer]................................................................................. 672
[Location Logging] ........................................................................... 674
[Remote Wakeup]............................................................................ 676
[Auto Clock Set]............................................................................... 678
[Camera settings copy].................................................................... 679
Sending Images from the Camera to a PC..............................680
Wi-Fi Connections ...................................................................684
[Via Network] ................................................................................... 685
[Direct] ............................................................................................. 689
Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings......................... 691
Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi] ...................................................... 693
Send Settings and Selecting Images.......................................694
Image Send Settings ....................................................................... 694
Selecting Images............................................................................. 695
[LAN / Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ........................................................696
Streaming Function 699
Stream by Operating a Smartphone........................................701
Stream by Operating the Camera............................................705
Stream by Operating the PC....................................................710
Streaming Settings ..................................................................713
Notes When Using the Streaming Function.............................721
Notes When Using USB Tethering/Wired LAN................................ 722
Connecting to Other Devices 723
Connecting...............................................................................724
Viewing on a TV.......................................................................726

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Importing Images to a PC ........................................................730
Copying Images to a PC ................................................................. 731
Installing Software ........................................................................... 734
Storing on a Recorder..............................................................735
Tethered Recording .................................................................736
Installing Software ........................................................................... 737
Operating the Camera from a PC.................................................... 738
Using “LUMIX Tether” with a Wired LAN Connection..................... 739
Remote Control of Multiple Cameras .............................................. 741
Materials 744
Digital Camera Accessory System ..........................................745
Using Optional Accessories.....................................................746
Battery Grip (Optional) .................................................................... 747
Shutter Remote Control (Optional) .................................................. 749
Tripod Grip (Optional)...................................................................... 751
AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional)................................. 752
Monitor/Viewfinder Displays ....................................................753
Recording Screen............................................................................ 753
Playback Screen ............................................................................. 769
Message Displays....................................................................774
Troubleshooting .......................................................................778
Power, Battery................................................................................. 778
Recording ........................................................................................ 779
Video ............................................................................................... 784
Playback.......................................................................................... 785
Monitor/Viewfinder........................................................................... 786
Flash................................................................................................ 787
Wi-Fi Function ................................................................................. 788
TV, PC............................................................................................. 791

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Others.............................................................................................. 792
Cautions for Use ......................................................................793
Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available
Recording Time with the Battery..............................................803
Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording
Time According to Recording Media........................................812
List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for
Copying....................................................................................822
List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode...847
Specifications...........................................................................854
Trademarks and Licenses .......................................................872

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Introduction
This chapter describes information you should know before starting.
≥Before Use: 19
≥Standard Accessories: 22
≥Lenses That Can Be Used: 24
≥Memory Cards That Can Be Used: 25
≥Names of Parts: 28

Introduction – Before Use
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Before Use
Firmware of Your Camera/Lens
Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add
functionality.
Make sure that the firmware of the camera/lens you purchased is the latest version.
We recommend using the latest firmware version.
•To check the firmware version of the camera/lens, attach the lens to the camera and
select [Firmware Version] in the [Setup] ([Others]) menu. You can also update the
firmware in [Firmware Version]. ([Firmware Version]: 628)
•For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware,
visit the following support site:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html
(English only)
Handling of the Camera
When using the camera, take care not to drop it, bump it, or apply undue force.
These may cause malfunction or damage to the camera and lens.
If sand, dust, or liquid gets on the monitor, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.
– Touch operations may be incorrectly recognized.
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 stabilizer mechanism
in the body. It is not a malfunction.

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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 minimize 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, contact points cover, 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.
Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor
is Fogged Up)
•Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Take care
as this may lead to soiling, mold, and malfunctions in the lens, viewfinder, and
monitor.
•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.