Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4A
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Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-GH4A/DMC-GH4H

DMC-GH4

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and

save this manual for future use.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are

contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF

format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Default Chapter1
- Basic Operating Instructions1
Information for Your Safety2
- Cautions for Use4
- Table of Contents6
Preparation8
Care of this Camera8
Accessories9
Names and Functions of Components11
About the Lens14
- About the Firmware of Your Interchangeable Lens14
Cards Compatible with this Unit15
Preparation16
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap16
- Charging the Battery16
- Inserting/Removing the Battery17
- Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)17
- Changing the Lens18
- Opening the Monitor18
- Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)19
- Diopter Adjustment19
Basic Operations20
- Tips for Taking Good Pictures20
- Zoom Operations20
- Shutter Button (Taking Pictures)21
- Motion Picture Button (Recording Motion Pictures)21
- Mode Dial22
  - (Selecting a Recording Mode)22
- Rear Dial/Front Dial23
- Control Dial23
- Cursor Buttons/[Menu/Set] Button23
- [DISP.] Button (Switching the Displayed Information)24
- [LVF] Button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)25
- Touch Panel (Touch Operations)26
Optical Image Stabiliser27
Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)27
Setting Menu Items28
Configuring Basic Settings of this Unit (Setup Menu)29
- Formatting the Card (Initialisation)29
- Restoring the Default Settings ([Reset])29
- Conserving the Battery Life ([Economy])29
Easy Recording30
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)30
- Recording Night Scenes ([Ihandheld Night Shot])31
- Combining Pictures into a Single Picture with Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])32
- Taking a Picture with a Blurred Background (Defocus Control)32
- Recording Images by Changing the Brightness or Colour Tone32
Taking Pictures with Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)33
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function34
- Taking Pictures Using the Touch Shutter Function34
- Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE)35
Recording36
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus36
- Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)36
- Selecting the Auto Focus Mode37
- Setting up Position of the AF Area/Changing Size of the AF Area38
- Setting the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad39
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus40
Select a Drive Mode41
Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode41
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket42
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer42
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])43
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])45
Setting the Picture Quality and Size47
- Setting the Aspect Ratio of Pictures47
- Setting the Number of Pixels47
- Setting the Compression Rate of Pictures ([Quality])48
Setting the Light Sensitivity49
Adjusting the White Balance50
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode)51
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed52
- Aperture-Priority AE Mode52
- Shutter-Priority AE Mode52
- Manual Exposure Mode52
- Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)53
Compensating the Exposure54
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])54
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)55
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at Once ([Silent Mode])56
Taking Pictures with no Shutter Sound ([Electronic Shutter])56
Taking Pictures by Using the Flash57
- Changing Flash Mode57
Motion Picture58
Recording Motion Picture58
- Recording Motion Pictures in 4K60
- Setting the Format, Size and Recording Frame Rate60
- How to Set Focus When Recording a Motion Picture ([Continuous AF])64
Recording Motion Pictures with Manually Set Aperture Value/Shutter Speed (Creative Video Mode)64
- Minimising Operational Sounds During Motion Picture Recording65
Using Advanced Settings and Recording Functions for Motion Pictures66
- [Luminance Level]66
- Checking Areas that May be White Saturated ([Zebra Pattern])66
- Recording While Monitoring Camera Images67
- Reducing Flickering and Horizontal Stripes on Images ([Synchro Scan])68
- Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate])68
- Changing the System Frequency69
Playback/Editing70
Playing Back Pictures70
Playing Back Motion Pictures70
Switching the Playback Method71
- Using the Playback Zoom71
- Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)71
- Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)71
Deleting Pictures72
Using the [Playback] Menu73
- [RAW Processing]73
- [Video Divide]74
Wi-Fi/Nfc75
Wi-Fi R Function/Nfc Function75
What You Can Do with the Wi-Fi77
Wi-Fi Function/Nfc Function77
Function77
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet78
- Installing the Smartphone/Tablet App "Image App78
- Connecting to a Smartphone/Tablet78
- Taking Images Via a Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)82
- Playing Back Images in the Camera82
- Saving Images Stored in the Camera82
- Sending Images in the Camera to an SNS83
- Adding Location Information to Images Stored in the Camera from a Smartphone/Tablet84
Setting up a Connection to a PC Via a Wireless Access Point85
Customisation87
Change the Quick Menu to Your Preferred Item87
Assigning Frequently Used Functions to the Buttons (Function Buttons)87
Registering Your Preferred Settings (Custom Mode)88
- Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)88
- Recording Using Registered Custom Set88
Others89
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen89
Saving Still Pictures and Motion Pictures on Your PC90
- About the Supplied Software90
- Installing Supplied Software91
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display94
Message Display99
Menu List101
- [Rec]101
- [Motion Picture]103
- [Custom]104
- [Setup]106
- [Playback]108
Troubleshooting109
Cautions for Use115
Specifications118
Digital Camera Accessory System125
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF Format)126

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