Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Owner's Manual

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE
Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
1
Align the screen with the subject.
2
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
• Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
camera as you compose the picture and then
press shutter button fully.
A AE Lock indication
∫ Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
> [Custom] > [Focus / Release Shutter] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Only the exposure is locked.
• When the exposure is set, [AEL] is displayed.
[AF LOCK]
Only the focus is locked.
• When the subject is focused, [AFL] is displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Both focus and exposure are locked.
• [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the focus and the exposure are
optimized.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed.
• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
• AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
• The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is
locked.
• Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Type	Live MOS
Effective Pixels	20.3 MP
Image Processor	Venus Engine
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Video Format	MOV, MP4
Battery Life	Approx. 410 shots (CIPA standard)
Dimensions	138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13 mm
ISO Range	200-25600
Shutter Speed	1/16000 to 60 sec
Continuous Shooting	12 fps
Video Recording	4K up to 60p
Internal Recording	4:2:2 10-bit
Viewfinder	OLED Live View Finder, 3, 680k dots
Screen	3.2"
Autofocus System	Contrast Detect DFD
Image Stabilization	5-axis sensor-shift
Memory Card Slots	Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB 3.1
Battery	DMW-BLF19 (Lithium-ion)
Weight	Approx. 725 g (with battery and memory card)