Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Operating Instructions

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Recording
Recording Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extra Tele
Conversion in [¿] mode.]
∫ Optical Zoom
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele) by rotating the zoom ring.
•
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not support the zoom ring function.
• With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), you can perform zoom operations by moving the
zoom lever instead of the zoom ring. (P9)
∫ Extra Tele Conversion (EX)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] menu or the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [ON].
• When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture
size with [ ]).
∫ Digital Zoom
Further enlargement is possible by setting the [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] menu or the
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [2k] or [4k].
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢2 When recording quality setting [
SH] or [HD] is selected.
When [F
SH] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extra Tele Conversion (1k).
When [
VGA] or [QVGA] is selected, Extra Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8.
Note
•
When the Extra Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the
angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle of
view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA] (P142) setting
to the mode you wish to record in.
• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81) for taking
pictures.
• The [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are disabled in the following
modes:
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
– When [BURST RATE] is set to [SH]
Feature Optical Zoom
Extra Tele Conversion
(EX)
Digital Zoom
Recording
magnification
Different depending on
the lens used.
when taking still
pictures: 2k
¢1
when recording motion
pictures: 3.6k
¢2
[2k]
[4k]
Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration
The higher the
magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

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