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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Operating Instructions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P76)
Is the AE Lock (P100) applied incorrectly?
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P96).
The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34)
There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P70)
Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu set to [OFF]? (P139)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in [FOCUS MODE]
is set.
Is [SHUTTER AF] in the [CUSTOM] menu set to [OFF]? (P139)
Is the AF Lock (P100) applied incorrectly?
The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P32)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81) when taking pictures with a slow
shutter speed.
Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function? (P69)
Is there any memory remaining on the card?
Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P97)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PHOTO STYLE] or lower the setting for
each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P124)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON]. (P130)
Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P125) or the [QUALITY] (P126) set low?
Is the [DIGITAL ZOOM] set? (P71)
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeMILC
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels16.6 MP
Image sensor size- \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4592 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 size52 mm
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range14 - 42 mm
Number of diaphragm blades7
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/9
Aperture range (F-F)3.5 - 5.6
Camera shutter speed1/4000 ~ 60 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 84 mm
FocusTTL
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Flash modesAuto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modesChildren, Cuisine, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingCrop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effectsNeutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackSlide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Playback zoom (max)16 x
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, JPN
Video resolutions320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVCHD, M-JPEG
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
Magnification1.4 x
USB version2.0
Product colorRed
Battery voltage7.2 V
Battery capacity1010 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)270 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Cables includedAV, USB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition / SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE / Super LoiloScope (trial version) / USB Driver
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth46.7 mm
Width115.2 mm
Height83 mm
Weight366 g
Weight (including battery)544 g

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