Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 User Manual

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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
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Confirm the effects of aperture:
You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the
leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed:
Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter
speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will
be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of
running water.
1 Set a function button to [Preview]. (P317)
•
The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn4].
2 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn4].
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Screen is switched every time [Fn4] is pressed.
Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background
etc.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Applicable modes:
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: —
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: ±
¢1
Aperture value Small Large
Focus length of the lens Tele Wide
Distance to the subject Near Distant
Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)
¢2
Deep (Wide)
¢3
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Live MOS
Effective Pixels	16.05 Megapixels
Dimensions	132.9 x 93.4 x 83.9 mm
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Built-in Flash	No
External Flash	Hot shoe
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 200-25600
Autofocus System	Contrast Detect AF
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 60 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed	12 fps
Video Recording	4K (4096 x 2160) at 24 fps, Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 60/30/24 fps
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED) with 2, 359k dots
Screen	3.0-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen, 1, 036, 000 dots
Battery Life	Approx. 500 shots (CIPA standard)
Weight	560 g
File Formats	JPEG, RAW, MP4
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, NFC, HDMI, USB 2.0
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC card