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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Operating Instructions

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Recording
If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded
image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:
50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is attached:
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is attached:
30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢2
This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects
may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.
Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too
dark.
You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating
the flash is charging.
When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, white balance may be set
incorrectly.
When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens
field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P182 for the
external flash.
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
1/60
¢1
to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
1/60
¢2
to 1/160th Œ 60
¢3
to 1/4000th

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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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