Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Operating Instructions

Basic
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Recording Mode: ñ
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Face Detection/Auto White Balance/
Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[I.DYNAMIC]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[SHADING COMP.]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
Press [¦].
• The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto
Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. (P41) At the time of purchase, the
mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode.
• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
[
¦] button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on
glass or similar, but this is not a malfunction.
• [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to Recording Mode setup before the
Intelligent Auto Mode was set when it is pressed again.
• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also possible by pressing the
cursor button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. For details, refer to
P85.
• Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] in the recording screen. (P42)
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P139) is fixed to [ON]. When the subject is
correctly focused, the picture will be taken.
Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•
For the setting method of the menu, refer to P56.
¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
Changing the settings
Menu Item
[REC]
[PHOTO STYLE]
¢
/[ASPECT RATIO]/[PICTURE SIZE]/
[QUALITY]/[FACE RECOG.]/[FOCUS MODE]/[STABILIZER]
¢
[MOTION PICTURE]
[PHOTO STYLE]
¢
/[REC MODE]/[REC QUALITY]/
[FOCUS MODE]/[CONTINUOUS AF]/[WIND CUT]
[CUSTOM] [HISTOGRAM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[POWER ZOOM LENS]/
[REMAINING DISP.]/[TOUCH SETTINGS]
[SETUP] [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LCD MODE]/
[LANGUAGE]
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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