Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Operating Instructions

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Note
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Refer to P72 for details.
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction
is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and
corrects the picture.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active.
• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
• [ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Applicable modes:
Note
•
Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
• The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P182)
• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
• You cannot set [ ], [ ] or [ ] when [FLASH SYNCHRO] is set to [2ND].
• It can only be set with [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.
[FLASH]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[FLASH SYNCHRO]
[1ST]
1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and
picture becomes dynamic.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Specifications

General

Camera type	MILC
Sensor type	Live MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.6 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4592 x 3448 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Still image resolution(s)	1712 x 1712, 1824 x 1024, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 2272 x 1520, 2272 x 1704, 2416 x 2416, 3232 x 1824, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 2424, 3424 x 3424, 4576 x 2576, 4576 x 3056, 4592 x 3448
Filter size	52 mm
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	14 - 42 mm
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Lens structure (elements/groups)	12/9
Aperture range (F-F)	3.5 - 5.6
Camera shutter speed	1/4000 ~ 60 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 84 mm
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Flash modes	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modes	Children, Cuisine, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effects	Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playback	Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Playback zoom (max)	16 x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Video resolutions	320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVCHD, M-JPEG
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	460000 pixels
Magnification	1.4 x
USB version	2.0
Product color	Red
Battery voltage	7.2 V
Battery capacity	1010 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	270 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Cables included	AV, USB
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition / SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE / Super LoiloScope (trial version) / USB Driver

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	46.7 mm
Width	115.2 mm
Height	83 mm
Weight	366 g
Weight (including battery)	544 g