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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock)
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.
Fixing the exposure only
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the
exposure.
A [AF/AE LOCK] button
The aperture value and the shutter speed light.
If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AE Lock is canceled.
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
camera as you compose the picture.
B AE lock indication
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject and then press it fully.
Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure
1 Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P27)
2 Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press
[MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Taking pictures when [AF] or [AF/AE] is set
1 Aim the screen at the subject.
2 Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and the exposure.
When [AF] is selected, the focus indication lights when the subject is focused.
When [AF/AE] is selected, the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light
when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.
If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera to the composition you would like to
take and then press the shutter button fully.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel13.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Filter size52 mm
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range14 - 45 mm
Number of diaphragm blades7
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/9
InterfaceUSB 2.0, Mini HDMI Type C (1.3b)
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 60 s
Effective sensor resolution12100000 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 90 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modesmulti point auto focus, single auto focus
Closest focusing distance0.30 m
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
Magnification1.4x / 0.7x x
Viewfinder typeOptical
USB version2.0
Scene modesChildren, Night portrait, party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingresizing, rotating, trimming
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Shade
Camera playbacksingle image, slide show
Self-timer delay2 s
Product colorBlack
Battery capacity1250 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)330 shots
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1 E / SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE / USB Driver
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth45.2 mm
Width124 mm
Height83.6 mm
Weight385 g

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