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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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VQT3T96
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GX1X/DMC-GX1K
DMC-GX1
until
2011/11/21
DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 1 ページ 2011年10月13日 木曜日 午後2時54分

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16 MP
Camera typeMILC
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels16.68 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedEXIF, JPG, MPO, RAW
Supported aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution4592 x 3448 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer locationLens
Still image resolution(s)3232x2424, 2272x1704, 1824x1368, 4576x3056, 3232x2160, 2272x1520, 1824x1216, 4576x2576, 3232x1824, 1920x1080, 1824x1024, 3424x3423, 2416x2416, 1712x1712
Filter size52 mm
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range14 - 42 mm
Lens mount interfaceMicro Four Thirds (MFT)
Maximum aperture number5.6
Minimum aperture number3.5
Number of diaphragm blades7
Number of aspheric elements1
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)84 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)28 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points23
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.2 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)12800
ISO sensitivity (min)160
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed60 s
Flash modesAuto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/160 s
Shoe mounting point typeHot shoe
Flash exposure correction±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Power source typeBattery
Maximum magnification0.34 x
Video resolutions640 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedAVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Audio systemMono
Audio formats supportedAAC, LPCM
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
Magnification0.17 x
USB version2.0
HDMI connector typeMini
Product colorBlack, Silver
Scene modesChildren, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Image editingCrop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effectsSepia
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade
Shooting modesMovie, Scene
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDCF, Exif 2.3
Battery typeH-PS14042
Battery voltage7.2 V
Battery capacity1010 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)310 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition\\r SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE\\r LoiLoScope
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth39.4 mm
Width116.3 mm
Height67.8 mm
Weight318 g
Lens length63.6 mm
Lens diameter60.6 mm
Weight (including battery)413 g

Summary

Information for Your Safety

Carefully observe copyright laws

Notes on legal restrictions for recording copyrighted material.

Care of the camera

About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Explains condensation and how to handle fogged lens or monitor.

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Camera body

Identifies and describes the main components of the camera body.

Lens

H-PS14042

Detailed specifications for the H-PS14042 interchangeable lens.

Changing the Lens

Detaching the lens

Step-by-step guide for removing the lens from the camera.

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit

Specifies compatible battery models and usage precautions.

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)the Battery

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

Lists compatible SD card types, capacities, and speed classes.

Setting DateTime (Clock Set)

Selecting the Recording Mode

To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial

Explains how to use the mode dial to choose shooting modes.

To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Instructions for activating the camera's automatic shooting mode.

Taking a Still picture

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Details how to use the touch screen to focus and capture photos.

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Explains how to take still photos during video recording.

Compensating the Exposure

Using the function button

Playing Back PicturesMotion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Guides on how to view still images captured by the camera.

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

Instructions for removing one photo at a time from the camera.

Setting the Menu

Types of menus

Overview of the different menu categories available on the camera.

Setting the Quick Menu

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Explains how to customize the quick menu for faster access to settings.

About the supplied software

Reading the Owners Manual (PDF format)

Specifications

Digital Camera Accessory System

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

Details the warranty coverage terms for specific regions.

Mail-In Service

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

Outlines what is NOT covered by the product warranty.

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Care of the camera

About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Explains condensation and how to handle fogged lens or monitor.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Camera body

Identifies and describes the main components of the camera body.

Lens

H-PS14042

Detailed specifications for the H-PS14042 interchangeable lens.

Touch Screen

Changing the Lens

Detaching the lens

Step-by-step guide for removing the lens from the camera.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit

Specifies compatible battery models and usage precautions.

Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)the Battery

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

Lists compatible SD card types, capacities, and speed classes.

Setting DateTime (Clock Set)

Selecting the Recording Mode

To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial

Explains how to use the mode dial to choose shooting modes.

To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Instructions for activating the camera's automatic shooting mode.

Tips for taking good pictures

Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)

Explains how the camera detects and uses image orientation.

Taking a Still picture

How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFSAFFAFC)

Explains different autofocus modes for still photography.

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)

Recording Motion Pictures

How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)

Explains continuous autofocus settings for video recording.

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Playing Back PicturesMotion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures

Guides on how to view still images captured by the camera.

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

Instructions for removing one photo at a time from the camera.

Setting the Menu

Types of menus

Overview of the different menu categories available on the camera.

Setting the Quick Menu

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Explains how to customize the quick menu for faster access to settings.

Optical Image Stabilizer

Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu

Guides on how to set the image stabilizer function in the REC menu.

Using the zoom

Optical Zoom

Explains how to use the lens's zoom lever or ring for framing shots.

Extended Tele Conversion (EX)

Details how to use the EX Tele Conversion feature for digital zoom.

Zooming using touch operations

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus

About [] (Face Detection)

Explains the face detection feature for focus and exposure.

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

MF ASSIST

Displaying the MF Assist

Explains how to display and use the manual focus assist feature.

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AFAE Lock)

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the White Balance manually

Guides on manually adjusting white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Finely adjusting the White Balance

White Balance Bracket

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Using the function button

Easily set apertureshutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Taking Pictures by Specifying the ApertureShutter Speed

Aperture-priority AE

How to set aperture and let the camera choose shutter speed.

Manual Exposure Mode

Manual Exposure Assistance

Explains the on-screen indicator for manual exposure settings.

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode)

[PORTRAIT]

Mode optimized for portraits, enhancing skin tones and appearance.

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Set the type of blurring for [MINIATURE EFFECT]

Taking Pictures in Custom Set

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Recording using registered custom set

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

Face Settings

Steps for registering personal information for face recognition.

Entering Text

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PHOTO STYLE]

Allows selection of image effects for different shooting styles.

Troubleshooting

Battery and power source

Addresses issues related to camera power and battery operation.

Taking pictures is not possible.

Troubleshooting steps when the camera fails to capture images.

Troubleshooting

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

Solutions for exposure issues resulting in overly bright or dark images.

The subject is not focused properly.

Troubleshooting steps for out-of-focus subjects or camera focus issues.

Troubleshooting

You cannot compensate the exposure.

Addresses situations where exposure compensation is ineffective.

Subject cannot be locked. (AF tracking not possible)

Explains issues preventing AF tracking lock.

Troubleshooting

Motion pictures

Covers issues specific to recording and playback of video files.

Recording motion pictures is not possible.

Troubleshooting steps for when motion picture recording fails.

Lens

Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject.

Discusses potential image warping or color fringing due to lens characteristics.

LCD monitorOptional Live Viewfinder

The LCD monitorOptional Live Viewfinder is too bright or dark.

Guidance on adjusting screen brightness for optimal viewing.

The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.

Troubleshooting steps for when the LCD monitor shows no image.

VIERA Link does not work.

The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.

The card is not recognized by the PC.

Troubleshooting

The camera makes a noise when turned [ON].

Addresses operational sounds from the camera during startup.

The clock is reset.

Explains how to reset the camera's clock after it has been reset.

Panasonic LIMITED WORLDWIDE WARRANTY

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE (FOR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERADIGITAL CAMERA)

Instructions for completing the warranty certificate for product registration.

Panasonic DIRECTORY OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRES

NORTH AMERICA

Service center contact information for North American countries.

LATIN AMERICA

Service center contact information for Latin American countries.

EUROPE

Service center contact information for European countries.

ASIA

Service center contact information for Asian countries.

OCEANIA

Service center contact information for Oceania countries.

MIDDLE EAST

Service center contact information for Middle Eastern countries.

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