Name: Panasonic Lumix S9
Brand: Panasonic
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Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

DC-S9

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product.

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About Operating Instructions2
Contents5
Introduction17
- Before Use18
- Standard Accessories20
- Lenses That Can Be Used23
- Memory Cards That Can Be Used24
- Names of Parts27
Getting Started36
- Attaching a Shoulder Strap37
- Charging the Battery39
- Inserting Cards (Optional)51
- Attaching a Lens54
  - Attaching a Lens Hood58
- Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle61
- Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)63
Basic Operations67
- How to Hold the Camera68
- Selecting the Recording Mode70
- Camera Setting Operations71
- Monitor Display Settings77
  - Switching the Display Information77
- Quick Menu80
- Control Panel82
- Menu Operation Methods84
  - [Reset]89
- Entering Characters90
- Intelligent Auto Mode91
- Recording Using Touch Functions97
  - Touch AF/Touch Shutter97
  - Touch AE100
Taking Pictures102
- Basic Picture Operations103
- [Aspect Ratio]106
- [Picture Size]108
- [Picture Quality]110
Recording Videos112
- Basic Video Operations113
- [System Frequency]120
- [Rec. File Format]122
- [Rec Quality]123
- [Image Area of Video]136
Focus / Zoom138
- Selecting the Focus Mode139
- Using AF141
- Selecting the AF Mode159
- AF Area Operations177
- Record Using MF183
  - [Focus Peaking]188
- Recording with Zoom190
Drive / Shutter / Image Stabilizer204
- Selecting the Drive Mode205
- Taking Burst Pictures207
- High Resolution mode215
- Recording with Time Lapse Shot221
- Recording with Stop Motion Animation229
- Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos234
- Recording Using the Self-timer236
- Bracket Recording241
- [Silent Mode]249
- [Synchro Scan(Photo)]251
- [Min. Shutter Speed]253
- [Shutter Delay]254
- Image Stabilizer255
  - Image Stabilizer Settings258
Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity266
- [Metering Mode]267
- Program AE Mode269
  - Program Shift271
- Aperture-Priority AE Mode273
- Shutter-Priority AE Mode276
- Manual Exposure Mode279
  - Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.)282
  - [T] (Time)283
- Preview Mode284
- Exposure Compensation286
  - [i.Dynamic Range]289
- Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock)290
- ISO Sensitivity292
  - [Dual Native ISO Setting]296
  - [ISO Sensitivity (photo)]297
White Balance / Image Quality298
- White Balance (WB)299
  - Adjusting the White Balance305
- [Photo Style]307
- [Filter Settings]320
  - [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]325
- [REAL TIME LUT]326
- [LUT Library]328
  - Base Photo Style of LUT files332
- Lens Compensation334
Video Settings340
- Recording Modes Specifically for Video (Creative Video/S&Q)341
- Using AF (Video)349
- Video Brightness and Coloring354
- Audio Settings360
- External Microphones (Optional)368
  - Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)371
  - Reduction of Wind Noise372
- Time Code373
  - Setting the Time Code374
- Main Assist Functions376
Special Video Recording392
- Slow & Quick Video393
- High Frame Rate Video400
- [Focus Transition]402
- [Live Cropping]407
- Log Recording412
  - [Log View Assist]416
- HLG Videos417
  - [HLG View Assist]420
- Anamorphic Recording421
  - [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]423
- [Synchro Scan(Video)]425
- [Segmented File Recording]427
- List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded428
HDMI Output (Video)434
- Connecting HDMI Devices435
- HDMI Output Image Quality436
  - Images Output via HDMI436
- HDMI Output Settings439
Playing Back and Editing of Images443
- Playing Back Pictures444
- Playing Back Videos446
- Switching the Display Mode455
- Group Images461
- Deleting Images463
- [RAW Processing]465
- [Video Repair]474
- [Playback] Menu477
Camera Customization487
- Fn Buttons488
  - Register Functions to the Fn Buttons490
  - Use the Fn Buttons501
- [Dial Operation Switch]502
  - Register Functions to the Dials502
  - Temporarily Change Dial Operation504
- Quick Menu Customization505
  - Register to the Quick Menu505
- Custom Mode512
- [Custom] Menu517
- [Setup] Menu554
- My Menu572
  - Registration in My Menu572
  - Edit My Menu573
List of Menu574
- [Photo] menu575
- [Video] menu577
- [Custom] menu580
- [Setup] menu584
- [My Menu]586
- [Playback] menu587
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth588
- Connecting to “LUMIX Lab”590
  - Installing “ LUMIX Lab ”591
  - Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)592
- Using “LUMIX Lab”596
- Connecting to “ LUMIX Sync ”604
- Using “LUMIX Sync”620
- Sending Images from the Camera to a PC637
- Wi-Fi Connections641
- Send Settings and Selecting Images651
  - Image Send Settings651
  - Selecting Images652
- [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu653
Connecting to Other Devices655
- Connecting656
- Viewing on a TV658
- Importing Images to a PC662
  - Copying Images to a PC663
  - Installing Software666
- Storing on a Recorder667
- Tethered Recording668
  - Installing Software669
  - Operating the Camera from a PC670
Materials671
- Digital Camera Accessory System672
- Using Optional Accessories673
  - Tripod Grip (Optional)674
  - DC Coupler (Optional)675
- Monitor Displays676
  - Recording Screen676
  - Playback Screen689
- Message Displays694
- Troubleshooting698
- Cautions for Use713
- Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery723
- Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards728
- List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/ Settings Available for Copying736
- List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode758
- Specifications765
- Trademarks and Licenses783

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Panasonic Lumix S9 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Resolution	24.2MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Sensor Size	Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Image Stabilization	5-axis IBIS
Video Resolution	4K (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
LCD Screen	3.0-inch touchscreen
Weight	Approx. 486 g (with battery and SD card)
Lens Mount	L-Mount
ISO Range	100-51200
Continuous Shooting Speed	9 fps
Video Recording	4K UHD at 60fps