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Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. DC-GH5M2 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) DVQP2461ZA F0521MZ0 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 2
About Owner's Manual This document, "Owner's Manual ", includes detailed explanations of all the functions and operations of the camera. How to Use the (HTML) Display on a PC Example: Display in English (C) (A) (B) (D) (E) 2 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 3
About Owner's Manual Display on a smartphone Example: Display in English (C) (F) (A) (B) (E) (D) (A) Search field Enter the term to search for and press [ ]. By entering multiple search terms separated by spaces, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 4
About Owner's Manual (F) 'Show Contents' button/'Close Contents' button When displaying on a smartphone, press [ ] to display the 'Contents'. Press [ ] to exit 'Contents'. Symbols Used in This Document Black - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 5
About Owner's Manual (A) Front dial (B) Rear dial Cursor button up/down/left/right (C) 3421 or Joystick up/down/left/right (D) Press the center of the joystick (E) [MENU/SET] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 6
Contents About Owner's Manual 2 1. Introduction 18 Before Use 19 Standard Accessories 22 Lenses That Can Be Used 24 Memory Cards That Can Be Used 25 Names of Parts 28 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 7
Contents 3. Basic Operations 74 Basic Recording Operations 75 How to Hold the Camera 75 Recording 77 Selecting the Recording Mode 79 Camera Setting Operations 80 Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings 85 Setting the Viewfinder 85 Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder 86 Switching the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Contents 5. Focus/Zoom 124 Selecting the Focus Mode 125 Using AF 127 [AF Custom Setting(Photo 132 Selecting the AF Mode 135 [Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF 138 [Tracking 143 [225-Area 145 [Zone (Vert./ Horz.)]/[Zone (Square)]/[Zone (Oval 146 [1-Area+]/[1-Area 149 [Pinpoint 152 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 9
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity 251 [Metering Mode 252 Program AE Mode 253 Aperture-Priority AE Mode 257 Shutter-Priority AE Mode 260 Manual Exposure Mode 263 Preview Mode 267 Exposure Compensation 269 Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock 271 ISO Sensitivity 273 8. White Balance - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 10
302 9. Flash 303 Using an External Flash (Optional 304 Removing the Hot Shoe Cover 305 Setting Flash 308 [Flash Mode 309 [Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust 311 [Flash Adjust 313 [Flash Synchro 315 [Auto Exposure Comp 316 Recording Using a Wireless Flash 317 10. Recording Videos 324 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 11
Contents Video Brightness and Coloring 356 [Luminance Level 357 [Master Pedestal Level 358 Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee 360 [ISO Sensitivity (video 362 Audio Settings 364 [Sound Rec Level Disp 364 [Mute Sound Input 365 [Sound Rec Gain Level 365 [Sound Rec Level Adj 366 [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Contents 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video 406 [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display 407 [Synchro Scan 410 [Loop Recording (video 412 [Segmented File Recording 414 List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded 416 11. Connections with External Devices (Video) 421 HDMI Devices ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 13
Mode 501 Calling Up Settings 502 My Menu 503 Registration in My Menu 503 Edit My Menu 504 [Save/Restore Camera Setting 505 14. Menu Guide 507 List of Menu 508 13 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 14
Contents [Photo] Menu 518 [Photo] menu ([Image Quality 518 [Photo] menu ([Focus 523 [Photo] menu ([Flash 525 [Photo] menu ([Others (Photo 528 [Video] Menu 534 [Video] menu ([Image Quality 534 [Video] menu ([Image Format 538 [Video] menu ([Focus 540 [Video] menu ([Audio 542 [Video] menu ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 15
608 Entering Characters 609 15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 610 Connecting to a Smartphone 612 Flow of connecting a smartphone 612 Installing "LUMIX Sync 614 Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection 615 Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection 622 Operating the Camera with a Smartphone - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 16
Accessories 709 Battery Grip (Optional 709 Shutter Remote Control (Optional 711 Tripod Grip (Optional 712 AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional 713 Monitor/Viewfinder Displays 714 Recording Screen 714 Playback Screen 728 Message Displays 733 Troubleshooting 736 Power, Battery 736 16 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 17
Contents Recording 737 Video 742 Playback 743 Monitor/Viewfinder 744 Flash 744 Wi-Fi Function 745 TV, PC, Printer 748 Others 749 Cautions for Use 750 Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery 762 Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 18
1. Introduction ≥ Before Use: 19 ≥ Standard Accessories: 22 ≥ Lenses That Can Be Used: 24 ≥ Memory Cards That Can Be Used: 25 ≥ Names of Parts: 28 18 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 19
the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only) Handling of the Camera When using the camera is caused by the image stabilizer mechanism in the body. It is not a malfunction. 19 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 20
precautions are taken: - Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature. - Securely close the doors, socket caps, contact points cover, etc. - When that recording could not be performed due to a problem with the camera or a card. 20 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 21
1. Introduction - Before Use Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded for other than personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder. Be careful because there are cases where restrictions apply to recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 22
differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Owner's Manual " (supplied). • Digital camera body (This is referred to as camera in this document.) • Battery pack (This is referred to as battery pack or battery - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 23
DC-GH5M2L Supplied with DC-GH5M2M (Lens Kit Product) • Interchangeable lens*2: H-FS12060 "LUMIX G VARIO instructions. *3 This is attached to the lens at the time of purchase. • The memory card is optional. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Stabilizer, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently. • Refer to catalogs/websites for most current information regarding supported lenses. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only) • The focal length noted on the Micro Four Thirds lens is equivalent to double - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 25
GB) • SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to by the generic name of card in this document. • This camera supports cards compliant with UHS Speed Class 3 of the UHS-I/ UHS-II standard and Video Speed Class 90 of the UHS-II standard. • For the latest - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 26
1. Introduction - Memory Cards That Can Be Used • When using the following functions, use cards that have the correct SD Speed Class, UHS Speed Class, and Video Speed Class. - Speed classes are standards to guarantee the minimum speed necessary for continuous writing. [Video Record] Bit rate of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 27
1. Introduction - Memory Cards That Can Be Used • You can prevent the writing and deleting of data by setting the write-protect switch (A) on the card to "LOCK". • The data stored on a card may be damaged due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or a failure of the camera or card. We - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 28
1. Introduction - Names of Parts Names of Parts ≥ Camera: 28 ≥ Lens: 36 ≥ Viewfinder/Monitor Displays: 38 Camera 28 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 29
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (1) Stereo microphone ([Sound Rec Level Adj.]: 366) • Do not block the microphone with a finger. Audio will be difficult to record. (2) Drive mode dial (Selecting the Drive Mode: 182) (3) Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) (Removing the Hot Shoe Cover: 305) • Keep the hot - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 30
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (15) [LVF] button (Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder: 86) (16) Shoulder strap eyelet (Attaching a Shoulder Strap: 41) (17) [ ] (Playback) button (Playing Back Pictures: 444) (18) Joystick (Joystick: 83)/ Fn buttons (Fn Buttons: 471) Center: Fn8, 3: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 31
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (27) [MENU/SET] button ([MENU/SET] Button: 82, Menu Operation Methods: 95) (28) Control dial (Control Dial: 81) (29) [ ] (Cancel) button/ [ ] (Delete) button (Deleting Images: 458)/ Fn button (Fn1) (Fn Buttons: 471) 31 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 32
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (30) Eye cup (Cleaning the Viewfinder: 753) • Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. (31) Viewfinder (Viewfinder/Monitor Displays: 38, Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder: 86, Monitor/Viewfinder Displays: 714) (32) Eye sensor ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 33
Coupler (Optional): 713) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional). • When using an AC Adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 34
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (46) Self-timer light (Recording Using the Self-timer: 227)/ AF assist light ([AF Assist Light]: 523) (47) Front dial (Front Dial/Rear Dial: 81) (48) Shutter button (Recording: 77) (49) Lens fitting mark (Attaching a Lens: 63) (50) Grip (51) Preview button ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 35
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (56) Headphone socket (Headphones: 441) • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. (57) [HDMI] socket (HDMI Devices (HDMI Output): 422, [HDMI] socket: 688) (58) USB port (Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging: 49, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 36
: 174) (5) Wide (6) O.I.S. switch (7) [AF/MF] switch • When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled. 36 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 37
1. Introduction - Names of Parts (8) Contact point (9) Lens mount rubber (10) Lens fitting mark (Attaching a Lens: 63) 37 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 38
1. Introduction - Names of Parts Viewfinder/Monitor Displays At the time of purchase, the viewfinder/monitor displays the following icons. • For information about the icons other than those described here (Monitor/ Viewfinder Displays: 714) Viewfinder 60 F3.5 Monitor 200 999 60 F3.5 200 999 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 39
stabilizer (8) Focus (green)/Recording state (red) (9) Recording mode (10) Metering mode (11) Shutter speed (12) Aperture value (13) Exposure compensation value/ Manual Exposure Assist (14) ISO sensitivity (15) Card slot/Double card slot function (16) Number of still images that can be taken/ Number - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 40
2. Getting Started ≥ Attaching a Shoulder Strap: 41 ≥ Charging the Battery: 43 ≥ Inserting Cards (Optional): 59 ≥ Attaching a Lens: 63 ≥ Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle: 69 ≥ Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time): 70 40 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 41
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping. 1 2 41 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 42
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Shoulder Strap 3 4 • Pull the shoulder strap and check that it will not come out. • Attach the opposite end of the shoulder strap with the same procedure. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. - Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 43
): 53 ≥ Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply: 55 ≥ [Power Save Mode]: 57 You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. You can also turn on the camera and supply power from an electrical outlet. • The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 44
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Charging with the Charger Charging time: Approx. 230 min • Use the supplied charger and AC adaptor. • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 45
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery 1 Connect the charger and the AC adaptor with the USB connection cable. • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (Inserting at an angle can deform the terminal and cause malfunction.) 2 Connect the AC adaptor to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 46
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery [CHARGE] Light Indications Charging status 0 % to 49 % 50 % to 79 % 80 % to 99 % 100 % [CHARGE] light (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (C) (A) Blinking (B) On (C) Off • When the battery is inserted while the charger is not connected to the power source, the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 47
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Battery Insertion • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLK22/DMW-BLF19). - DMW-BLF19 (optional) has a smaller battery capacity than DMW-BLK22. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 48
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Removing the Battery (A) 1 Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. 2 Open the battery door. • Check that the card access light turned off and then open the battery door. (Card Access Indications: 60) 3 Push the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 49
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging Charging time: Approx. 220 min • Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor. • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 50
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery 1 (A) 3 4 2 1 Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. 2 Insert the battery into the camera. 3 Connect the camera USB port and the AC adaptor using the USB connection cable. • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 51
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery • You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and the camera with the USB connection cable. In that case, charging may take a while. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB connection cables. This may - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 52
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Power Supply When a battery is inserted in the camera then charged with the AC adaptor (supplied), and the camera is turned on, you can record while supplying power. • [ ] is displayed in the screen while power is being supplied. • You can also supply - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 53
cable, AC adapter and AC cable of the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) to the camera. Charging time: Approx. 170 min • Use the camera body and the AC adaptor supplied with the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional). The camera is turned off. • The indicated charging time is for when the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 54
than when the camera is off. • Even when connecting with devices that support USB PD, you may not be able to charge while using the camera. • If connecting with devices (PC, etc.) that do not support USB PD and turning the camera on, then this will supply power only. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 55
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply Power Indications (A) (B) (C) (A) USB connection cable supplying power (B) Battery indication (C) Using the battery in the Battery Grip 75 % or higher 50 % to 74 % 25 % to 49 % 24 % or below Blinking in red - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 56
that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. There is a possibility that other battery characteristic swelling may occur.) • If there is a power outage or other problem with the electrical outlet, then charging may not complete successfully. Reconnect the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 57
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery [Power Save Mode] This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save) status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a set time. Reduces battery consumption. Select [Power Save Mode] [Sleep Mode] [Sleep - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 58
2. Getting Started - Charging the Battery • To recover from [Sleep Mode], [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)], or [Power Save LVF Shooting], perform one of the following operations: - Press the shutter button halfway. - Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF] and then [ON] again. • To recover from [Auto LVF/Monitor - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 59
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) Inserting Cards (Optional) ≥ Formatting Cards (Initialization): 62 This camera supports the double card slot function. When two cards are used, relay recording, backup recording, and allocation recording are available. 1 2 (A)A (B) (A) Card slot 1 (B) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 60
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) • You can set the way to record to card slots 1 and 2 Double Card Slot Function] ([Double Card Slot Function]: 118) Card Access Indications The card access light (C) turns on while the card is being accessed. (C) • Do not perform the following - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 61
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) Removing a Card 1 Open the card door. 2 Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight. • The card may be warm just after the camera has been used. 61 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 62
2. Getting Started - Inserting Cards (Optional) Formatting Cards (Initialization) Format the cards with the camera before use in order to ensure optimal card performance. • When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and cannot be restored. Save a backup of necessary data - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 63
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Attaching a Lens ≥ Attaching a Lens Hood: 66 • Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF]. • Change the lens in a location where there is not a lot of dirt and dust. If dirt or dust gets on the lens (Dirt on the Image Sensor: 752) • Change the lens - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 64
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens 3 (A) (A) Lens fitting mark • When you have attached a lens that does not have a communication function with this camera, after turning on the camera, a message asking for confirmation of the lens information is displayed. You can register the focal length for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 65
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Removing a Lens 1 While pressing the lens release button (B), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and then remove it. (B) • After removing the lens, be sure to attach the body cap and the lens rear cap. 65 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 66
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Hood For recording against strong backlight, a lens hood can reduce the inclusion of unwanted light in images and drop in contrast resulting from the irregular reflection of light that occurs within the lens. It allows you take more beautiful - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 67
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens 1 Align mark (A) ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. (A) 2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to align mark (B) ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. ≥Attach the lens hood by rotating it until it clicks - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 68
2. Getting Started - Attaching a Lens Removing the Lens Hood (H-ES12060) 1 While pressing the lens hood button (C), rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow and then remove it. (C) When carrying the camera • The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction. Example: H-ES12060 1 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 69
Direction and Angle Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle At the time of purchase, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. 1 2 3 • The angles of adjustment are guides only. • Do not apply an excessive force to the monitor. This may cause damage or malfunction. • When not using the camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 70
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) ≥ Clock Set: 70 When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the time zone and clock appears. Be sure to set these settings before use to ensure - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 71
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) 5 Set the time zone. ≥Press 21 to select the time zone and then press or . • If you are using Daylight Savings [ ], press 3. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) To return to the normal time, press 3 again. (A) (A) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 72
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) 7 Set the clock. 21: Select an item (year, month, day, hour, minute, or second). 34: Select a value. To set the display order (B) and time display format (C) ≥Press 21 to select the time zone [Style] and then press or , the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 73
2. Getting Started - Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) 8 Confirm your selection. ≥Press or . 9 When [The clock setting has been completed.] appears, press or . • If the camera is used without setting the clock, it will be set to "0:00:00 1/1/2021". • Clock settings are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 74
3. Basic Operations ≥ Basic Recording Operations: 75 ≥ Camera Setting Operations: 80 ≥ Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings: 85 ≥ Quick Menu: 91 ≥ Control Panel: 93 ≥ Menu Operation Methods: 95 ≥ Intelligent Auto Mode: 101 ≥ Recording Using Touch Functions: 108 74 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 75
still at your side, and stand with your feet shoulder width apart. ≥ Hold the camera firmly by wrapping your right hand around the camera grip. ≥ Support the lens from below with your left hand. • Do not cover the AF assist light (A) or microphone (B) with your fingers or other objects. (A) (B) 75 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 76
3. Basic Operations - Basic Recording Operations Vertical Orientation Detection Function This function detects when pictures were recorded with the camera held vertically orientated. With the default settings, pictures are automatically played back vertically oriented. • If you set [Rotate Disp.] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 77
3. Basic Operations - Basic Recording Operations Recording 1 Adjust the focus. ≥Press the shutter button halfway (press it gently). ≥The aperture value (A) and shutter speed (B) are displayed. (When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the indications blink in red.) ≥Once the subject is in focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 78
3. Basic Operations - Basic Recording Operations 2 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button fully (press it further). ≥When recording videos, press the video rec. button. (10. Recording Videos: 324) • Recorded pictures can be displayed automatically by setting [Auto Review] of the [Custom] ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 79
) Program AE mode (Program AE Mode: 253) Aperture-Priority AE mode (Aperture-Priority AE Mode: 257) Shutter-Priority AE mode (Shutter-Priority AE Mode: 260) Manual Exposure mode (Manual Exposure Mode: 263) Creative Video mode (Creative Video Mode: 330) Custom mode (Custom Mode: 498) 79 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 80
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations Camera Setting Operations When changing the camera settings, operate the camera using the following operation parts. (A) (B) (C) (G) (F) (A) Front dial (B) Rear dial (C) Control dial (D) [MENU/SET] button (E) Cursor buttons (F) Joystick (G) Touch - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 81
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotate: Selects an item or numeric value. Control Dial Rotate: Selects an item or numeric value. 81 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 82
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations Cursor Buttons Press: Selects an item or numeric value. [MENU/SET] Button Press: Confirms a setting. • Displays the menu during recording and playback. 82 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 83
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations Joystick The joystick can be operated in 4 directions by tilting it up, down, left and right and by pressing the center part. (B) (A) (A) Tilt: Selects an item or numeric value, or moves a position. • Place your finger on the center of the joystick - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 84
3. Basic Operations - Camera Setting Operations Touch Screen Operations can be performed by touching the icons, slide bars, menus, and other items displayed on the screen. (A) (B) (C) (A) Touch Operation of touching and then lifting your finger from the touch screen. (B) Drag Operation of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 85
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings ≥ Setting the Viewfinder: 85 ≥ Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder: 86 ≥ Switching the Display Information: 88 Setting the Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 1 Rotate the diopter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 86
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder With the default settings, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is set. When you look through the viewfinder, the eye sensor (A) works and the camera switches from monitor display to viewfinder - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 87
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings • The eye sensor may not work correctly due to the shape of eyeglasses, the way the camera is held, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. • During video playback or slide show, automatic viewfinder/monitor switching does not work. • To - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 88
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings Switching the Display Information 1 Press [DISP.]. ≥The display information is switched. Recording Screen Monitor (A) (B) (A) With information (B) Without information (C) Control panel (D) Turned off (black) (C) ISO AUTO AFS AWB 0 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 89
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings Viewfinder (E) (F) 999 (E) With information (F) Without information • Press [ ] to switch between display/hide of the level gauge. This can also be set by using [Level Gauge]. ([Level Gauge]: 573) • Control panel operation (Control - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 90
3. Basic Operations - Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings Playback Screen (G) 2022.12.1 10:00 100-0001 1/999 60 F3.5 ±0 ISO200 (H) ISO 200 60 AFS 1/5 4:3 L FINE s RGB STD. AWB 0 F3.5 2022.12. 1 10:00 100-0001 (I) (J) (G) With information (H) Detailed information display*1 (I) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 91
3. Basic Operations - Quick Menu Quick Menu This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used during recording without calling up the menu screen. You can also change the Quick menu display method and the items to display. 1 Display the Quick menu. ≥Press [Q]. 2 Select a menu - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 92
3. Basic Operations - Quick Menu 3 Select a setting item. ≥Rotate or . ≥Selection is also possible by touching a setting item. 4 Close the Quick menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥You can also close the menu by pressing [Q]. • Some items cannot be set depending on the recording mode or camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 93
3. Basic Operations - Control Panel Control Panel This screen allows you to view the current recording settings on the monitor. You can also touch the screen to change the settings. In the [ ] mode (Creative Video mode), the display changes to one especially for video. (Control Panel (Creative - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 94
3. Basic Operations - Control Panel 4 Touch [Set]. 2 4 Steps to can also be changed using the following operations. 1 Press 3421 to select an item. • Selection is also possible by rotating or . 2 Rotate to change the settings values. • Some items cannot be set depending on the recording mode - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 95
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods Menu Operation Methods ≥ Menu operation: 95 ≥ [Reset]: 100 In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and performing camera customizations. Menu operations can be performed using the cursors, joystick, dial, or by touch. Menu - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 96
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods 1 Display the menu. ≥Press . 2 Select a main tab. ≥Press 34 to select a main tab and then press 1. ≥You can also perform the same operation by rotating the main tab and then pressing or . to select 96 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 97
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods 3 Select a sub tab. ≥Press 34 to select a sub tab and then press 1. ≥You can also perform the same operation by rotating the sub tab and then pressing or . to select • If there are page tabs (F), then after the page tabs have finished switching, the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 98
the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥You can also close the menu by pressing [ ] several times. • For details about menu items, refer to Menu Guide. (14. Menu Guide: 507) 98 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 99
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods Displaying Descriptions About Menu Items and Settings If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting item is selected, a description about the item is displayed on the screen. Grayed Out Menu Items Menu items that cannot be set are displayed grayed - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 100
3. Basic Operations - Menu Operation Methods [Reset] Return each of the following settings to the default setting: • Recording settings • Network settings (settings of [Wi-Fi Setup], [Streaming Setup] and [Bluetooth]) • Setup and custom settings (other than [Wi-Fi Setup], [Streaming Setup] and [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 101
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Mode The [iA] mode (Intelligent Auto mode) can record images using settings automatically selected by the camera. The camera detects the scene to set the optimal recording settings automatically to match the subject and recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 102
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode 3 Adjust the focus. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥Once the subject is in focus, the focus icon lights. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication blinks.) • [ ] of the AF mode works and the AF area is displayed aligned to any humans. 4 Start - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 103
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode Types of Automatic Scene Detection : Scenes detected during picture taking : Scenes detected during video recording : i-Portrait : i-Portrait & Animal*1 : i-Scenery : i-Macro 103 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 104
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode : i-Night Portrait*2 : i-Night Scenery : i-Food : i-Sunset : i-Low Light 104 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 105
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode : *1 Detected when animal detection is enabled. *2 Detected when using an external flash. • If none of the scenes are applicable, recording is with [ ] (standard setting). • Different scene types may be selected for the same subject depending on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 106
of [ ] changes the AF mode. [ ]/[ ] ([Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF]) The camera detects a person's face, eyes, and body (entire body, upper half of the body, or head) and adjusts the focus. When animal detection is enabled, animals, such as birds, canines (including wolves), and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 107
3. Basic Operations - Intelligent Auto Mode [ ] ([Tracking]) When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. 1 Aim the AF area over the subject and then press and hold the shutter button halfway. • The camera will track the subject while - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 108
3. Basic Operations - Recording Using Touch Functions Recording Using Touch Functions ≥ Touch AF/Touch Shutter: 108 ≥ Touch AE: 111 Touch AF/Touch Shutter Touch functions allow you to focus on the point that you touch, release the shutter, etc. • With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 109
3. Basic Operations - Recording Using Touch Functions 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch the icon. ≥The icon switches each time you touch it. (Touch AF) Focus on the Touched Position. (Touch Shutter) Record with focus on the point touched. (OFF) 3 (When set to anything other than OFF) Touch the subject. 109 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 110
3. Basic Operations - Recording Using Touch Functions • When the Touch Shutter fails, the AF area first turns red and then disappears. • Refer to "Operations on the AF area movement screen" for information about operations to move the AF area. (Operations on the AF area movement screen: 142) • It - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 111
3. Basic Operations - Recording Using Touch Functions Touch AE This function adjusts the brightness according to a touched position. When a subject's face appears dark, you can make the screen brighter to match the face. • With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not displayed. Set [Touch Tab] to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 112
3. Basic Operations - Recording Using Touch Functions 3 Touch the subject to which you wish to adjust the brightness. • To return the position to which to adjust the brightness to the center, touch [Reset]. 5HVHW 6HW 4 Touch [Set]. How to Disable Touch AE Touch [ ]. • When the following - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 113
4. Image Recording ≥ [Aspect Ratio]: 114 ≥ [Picture Size]: 115 ≥ [Picture Quality]: 116 ≥ [Double Card Slot Function]: 118 ≥ [Folder / File Settings]: 120 ≥ [File Number Reset]: 123 113 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 114
4. Image Recording - [Aspect Ratio] [Aspect Ratio] You can select the image aspect ratio. Select [Aspect Ratio] [4:3] [3:2] [16:9] [1:1] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 monitor Aspect ratio of a standard film camera Aspect ratio of a 16:9 TV Square aspect ratio • [16:9] and [1:1] aspect ratios are not - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 115
4. Image Recording - [Picture Size] [Picture Size] Sets the picture's image size. Select [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] Picture size [4:3] [L] 20M 5184k3888 [M] 10.5M 3712k2784 [S] 5M 2624k1968 [3:2] [L] 18M 5184k3456 [M] 9M 3712k2480 [S] 4.5M 2624k1752 [16:9] [L] 15M 5184k2920 [M] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 116
4. Image Recording - [Picture Quality] [Picture Quality] Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. Select [Picture Quality] Setting [FINE] [STD.] [RAWiFINE] [RAWiSTD.] [RAW] File format JPEG RAWiJPEG RAW Settings details JPEG images that give priority to image quality. JPEG images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 117
4. Image Recording - [Picture Quality] • Note on RAW RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been processed on the camera. Playback and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated software. - You can process RAW images on the camera. ([RAW Processing]: 460) - Use - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 118
4. Image Recording - [Double Card Slot Function] [Double Card Slot Function] This sets the way recording to the card slots 1 and 2 is performed. Select [Double Card Slot Function] [Recording Method] [Relay Rec] [Backup Rec] [Allocation Rec] Selects the priority of card slots for recording. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 119
4. Image Recording - [Double Card Slot Function] Notes about relay recording • The following video cannot be continued to be recorded on another card: - [Loop Recording (video)] Notes about Backup Recording • We recommend using cards with the same Speed Class rating and capacity. If the card Speed - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 120
4. Image Recording - [Folder / File Settings] [Folder / File Settings] Set the folder and file name where to save the images. Folder name 100ABCDE (1) (2) (1) Folder number (3 digits, 100 to 999) (2) 5-character user-defined segment File name PABC0001.MP4 (3) (4) (5) (6) (3) Color space ([P]: sRGB, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 121
4. Image Recording - [Folder / File Settings] Select [Folder / File Settings] [Select Folder]*1 Selects a folder for storing images. [Create a New Folder] Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number. • If there are no recordable folders in the card, a screen for resetting the folder - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 122
4. Image Recording - [Folder / File Settings] • Each folder can store up to 1000 files. • File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording. If you change the storage folder, a number continuing on from the last file number will be assigned. • In the following cases, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 123
4. Image Recording - [File Number Reset] [File Number Reset] Refresh the folder number to reset the file number to 0001 Select [File Number Reset] Settings: [Card Slot 1]/[Card Slot 2] • When the folder number reaches 999, the file number cannot be reset. We recommend backing up your data and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 124
5. Focus/Zoom ≥ Selecting the Focus Mode: 125 ≥ Using AF: 127 ≥ Selecting the AF Mode: 135 ≥ AF Area Movement Operation: 158 ≥ Record Using MF: 167 ≥ Recording with Zoom: 174 124 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 125
halfway, the focus is constantly adjusted according to the movement of the subject. • This predicts the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. (Movement prediction) [MF] Manual focusing. Use this when you want to fix the focus or avoid activating AF. (Record Using MF: 167) 125 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 126
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the Focus Mode • In the following cases, [AFC] works the same as [AFS] when the shutter button is pressed halfway: - [ ] mode - In low light situations • This function is not available for Post-Focus recording. 126 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 127
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF Using AF ≥ [AF Custom Setting(Photo)]: 132 AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing. Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene. 1 Set the focus mode to [S] or [C]. ≥Set the focus mode lever. (Selecting the Focus Mode: 125) 127 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 128
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF 2 Select the AF mode. ≥Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen, and set using or . (Selecting the AF Mode: 135) ≥Selection is also possible by pressing [ ]. • In [iA] mode, each press of [ ] switches between [ ] and [ ]. (AF Mode: 106) 3 Press the shutter button - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 129
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF Low illumination AF • In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically operates, and the focus icon is indicated as [ LOW ]. • Achieving focus may take more time than usual. Starlight AF • If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining low illumination - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 130
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF • Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF mode - Fast-moving subjects - Extremely bright subjects - Subjects without contrast - Subjects recorded through windows - Subjects near shiny objects - Subjects in very dark locations - When recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 131
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF Magnify the AF Area Position ([AF-Point Scope]) This magnifies the focus point when the AF mode is [ ], [ ], or [ ]. (In other AF modes, the center of the screen is magnified.) You can check focus and observe an enlarged subject as with a telephoto lens. 1 Register [AF- - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 132
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF [AF Custom Setting(Photo)] Select features of AF operation when recording using [AFC] that are appropriate for the subject and scene. Each of these features can be further customized. 1 Set the focus mode to [AFC]. (Selecting the Focus Mode: 125) 2 Set [AF Custom Setting( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 133
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF • When the following function is being used, [AF Custom Setting(Photo)] is not available: - [6K/4K PHOTO] Adjusting AF Custom Settings 1 Press 21 to select the AF Custom setting type. 2 Press 34 to select items and press 21 to adjust. • To reset settings to the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 134
5. Focus/Zoom - Using AF [Moving Subject Prediction] Sets the level of movement prediction for changes in the speed of subject movement. • At larger setting values, the camera tries to maintain focus by responding even to sudden movements of the subject. However, the camera becomes more sensitive - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 135
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Selecting the AF Mode ≥ [Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF]: 138 ≥ [Tracking]: 143 ≥ [225-Area]: 145 ≥ [Zone (Vert./ Horz.)]/[Zone (Square)]/[Zone (Oval)]: 146 ≥ [1-Area+]/[1-Area]: 149 ≥ [Pinpoint]: 152 ≥ [Custom1] to [Custom3]: 155 Select the focusing - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 136
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode 2 Select the AF mode. ≥Press 21 to select an item and then press or . ≥Selection is also possible by pressing [ ]. [Human Detect AF]/ [Human/Animal Detect AF] ([Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF]: 138) [Tracking] ([Tracking]: 143) [225-Area] ([225-Area - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 137
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [1-Area] ([1-Area]: 149) [Pinpoint] ([Pinpoint]: 152) ヤヒ [Custom1]*1/ ヤビ [Custom2]*1/ ヤピ [Custom3]*1 ([Custom1] to [Custom3]: 155) *1 This is not displayed with the default settings. From [Show/Hide AF Mode] in the [Custom] ([Focus/Shutter]) menu, you can - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 138
Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Human Detect AF]/[Human/Animal Detect AF] The camera detects a person's face, eyes, and body (entire body, upper half of the body, or head) and adjusts the focus. With animal detection enabled, the camera will also detect animals, such as birds, canines (including - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 139
to [ ]) • The camera can detect the faces of up to 15 people. • The camera can detect a combined total of up to 3 human and animal bodies. • If any humans or animals are not detected, the camera operates as [ ]. Enable/Disable Animal Detection 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 140
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Specify the Person, Animal, or the Person's Eye to Bring into Focus When the person or animal to be brought into focus is shown using the white AF area, you can change this to a yellow AF area. Touch operation Touch the person, animal or eye indicated with the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 141
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Move and Change the Size of the Yellow AF Area You can move the yellow AF area to the position of the white AF area and replace the white AF area with the yellow AF area. If moving to a position outside an AF area, then the [ ] AF area will be set. 1 Press [ ] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 142
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Operations on the AF area movement screen Button operation 3421 / [DISP.] Touch operation Touch Pinch out/ pinch in - [Reset] Description of operation Moves the AF area. Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps. Enlarges/reduces the AF area. First time: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 143
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Tracking] When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. 1 Start tracking. ≥Aim the AF area over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will track the subject while the shutter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 144
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode • In [ ] mode, while recording video, and while recording with [6K/4K Burst(S/ S)], tracking will continue even if the shutter button is released. To cancel tracking, press or , or touch [ ]. Tracking is also available with [AFS]. • Set [Metering Mode] to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 145
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [225-Area] The camera selects the most optimal AF area to focus from 225 areas. When multiple AF areas are selected, all selected AF areas will be brought into focus. When the focus mode is set to [AFC], ensuring that the subject stays within the 225 areas - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 146
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Zone (Vert./ Horz.)]/[Zone (Square)]/[Zone (Oval)] [Zone (Vert./ Horz.)] Within the 225 AF areas, vertical and horizontal zones can be focused. Horizontal pattern Vertical pattern [Zone (Square)] Within the 225 AF areas, a central square zone can be focused. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 147
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Zone (Oval)] Within the 225 AF areas, a central oval zone can be focused. • [ ] is not displayed with default settings. Set [Zone (Square)] to [ON] in [Show/ Hide AF Mode] in the [Custom] ([Focus/Shutter]) menu. ([Show/Hide AF Mode]: 555) 147 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 148
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Move and Change the Size of the AF Area 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen. 2 Select [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then press 4. 3 Press 3421 to move the position of the AF area. • You can also move the AF area by touching. When [ ] is selected • Press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 149
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [1-Area+]/[1-Area] [1-Area+] Emphasis within a single AF area can be focused. Even when the subject moves out of the single AF area, the subject remains focused in a supplementary AF area (A). • Effective when recording moving subjects that are difficult to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 150
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Switching of Automatic Detection Automatic detection is now available in the [1-Area+]/[1-Area] AF modes. When a part of a human or animal enters the [1-Area+]/[1-Area] AF area, the automatic detection AF area is indicated in yellow. Eye detection works when - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 151
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Move and Change the Size of the AF Area 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen. 2 Select or and then press 4. 3 Press 3421 to move the position of the AF area. 4 Rotate , or to change the size of the AF area. 5 Press . • For information - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 152
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Pinpoint] You can achieve a more precise focus on a small point. If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets you check the focus will be enlarged. • When the focus mode is set to [AFC], [ ] is not available. 152 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 153
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Move the Position of the AF Area 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen. 2 Select [ ] and then press 4. 3 Press 3421 to set the position of [i] and then press or . • The selected position on the screen will be enlarged. • The AF area cannot - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 154
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Operations on the Magnification Window Button operation 3421 Touch operation Touch Pinch out/ pinch in - Description of operation Moves [i]. Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. Enlarges/reduces the screen. Switches magnification window (windowed mode - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 155
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode [Custom1] to [Custom3] The shape of the AF area can be set freely in the 225 AF areas. The set AF area can be registered using [ ヤヒ ] to The AF area can also be moved while maintaining the set shape. • This is not displayed with default settings. In [Show/Hide - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 156
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Register the AF Area Shape 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen. 2 Select one of [ ヤヒ ] to [ ヤピ ] and then press 3. 3 Select the AF area. Touch operation Touch the area to make the AF area. • To select consecutive points, drag the screen. • To - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 157
5. Focus/Zoom - Selecting the AF Mode Move the Position of the AF Area 1 Press [ ] to display the AF mode selection screen. 2 Select a registered AF mode shape to and then press 4. 3 Press 3421 to move the position of the AF area and then press . • Press [DISP.] to return the [i] position to the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 158
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation AF Area Movement Operation ≥ Moving the AF Area by Touch: 161 ≥ Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad: 163 ≥ [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]: 166 In default settings, you can use the joystick to directly move and change the size of the AF area - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 159
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation • Pressing enables switching between the default and set AF area positions. In [ ]/[ ], this operation switches the person, animal or eye to be brought into focus. In [ ], this operation displays the enlarged screen. 2 Change the size of the AF area. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 160
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation 3 Confirm your selection. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥This will return you to the recording screen. • When [Metering Mode] is [ ], the metering target also moves together with the AF area. • In and [ ヤヒ ] to the size of the AF area cannot be - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 161
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation Moving the AF Area by Touch You can move the AF area to a touched position on the monitor. You can also change the size of the AF area. Touch Settings] Select [Touch AF] [AF] This focuses on the touched subject. [AF+AE] This focuses on and adjusts - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 162
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation Focus on and Adjust Brightness for the Touched Position ([AF+AE]) 1 Touch the subject to which you wish to adjust the brightness. • At the touched position, an AF area that works in the same way as [ ] is displayed. This places a point to adjust - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 163
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad During viewfinder display, you can touch the monitor to change the position and size of the AF area. 1 Set [Touch Pad AF]. Touch Settings] [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT]/[OFFSET1] to [OFFSET7] 2 Move the position - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 164
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation 3 Change the size of the AF area. ≥Rotate , or . • Use for more detailed adjustments. • The first press of [DISP.] returns the AF area position to the center. The second press returns the size of the AF area to the default. 4 Confirm your selection. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 165
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation Setting Items ([Touch Pad AF]) [EXACT] Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the touch pad. Moves the AF area of the viewfinder according to the distance you drag your finger on the touch pad. Select the range to be - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 166
5. Focus/Zoom - AF Area Movement Operation [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] Memorizes separate positions for AF areas for when the camera is vertically aligned and for when it is horizontally aligned. Two vertical orientations, left and right, are available. Select [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 167
5. Focus/Zoom - Record Using MF Record Using MF MF (Manual Focus) refers to manual focusing. Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate AF. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. 167 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 168
5. Focus/Zoom - Record Using MF 2 Select the focus point. ≥Tilt the joystick to select the focus point. • To return the point to be brought into focus to the center, press [DISP.]. 3 Confirm your selection. ≥Press . ≥This switches to the MF Assist screen, and shows an enlarged display. 168 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 169
5. Focus/Zoom - Record Using MF 4 Adjust the focus. The operations used to focus differ depending on the lens. When using an interchangeable lens with a focus ring Rotate to (A) side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to (B) side: Focuses on distant subjects (B) (A) When using the interchangeable - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 170
be adjusted by dragging the slide bar. • This will display the in-focus portion highlighted with color. (Focus Peaking) • A recording distance guideline is displayed. (MF Guide) (E) (F) (G) (E) MF Assist (enlarged screen) (F) Focus Peaking (G) MF - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 171
5. Focus/Zoom - Record Using MF 5 Close the MF Assist screen. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥This operation can also be performed by pressing . 6 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button fully. 171 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 172
5. Focus/Zoom - Record Using MF Operations on the MF Assist Screen Button operation 3421*1 Touch operation Drag Pinch out/ pinch in - Description of operation Moves the enlarged display position. Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. Enlarges/reduces the screen. Switches magnification - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 173
/ Hor]: 166) • You can change the display method of the magnified screen MF Assist] ([MF Assist]: 554) • You can change the MF Guide display units MF Guide] ([MF Guide]: 555) • You can disable focus ring operation Focus Ring Lock] ([Focus Ring Lock]: 555) • You can set the movement of the MF - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 174
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom Recording with Zoom ≥ Extended Tele Conversion: 176 ≥ [Power Zoom Lens]: 180 Use the optical zoom of the lens to zoom to telephoto or wide-angle. When taking pictures, use [Ex. Tele Conv.] to increase a telescopic effect without image deterioration. When - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 175
] to an Fn button, you can operate the optical zoom slowly by pressing 21 or fast by pressing 34. (T) (W) Interchangeable lens that does not support the zoom The optical zoom is not available. ≥The focal length is displayed on the recording screen. • The focal length display can be hidden Focal - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 176
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom Extended Tele Conversion [Ex. Tele Conv.] enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged beyond what is available with the optical zoom, without any deterioration in image quality. • The [Ex. Tele Conv.] maximum magnification ratio differs depending on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 177
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom Changing the Zoom Magnification Button operation 1 Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [ZOOM]. • Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM] 2 Set the Fn button to [Zoom Control]. (Fn Buttons: 471) 3 Press the Fn button. 4 Press the cursor buttons to operate the zoom. 31: T ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 178
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom Touch operation • With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not displayed. Set [Touch Tab] to [ON] in [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. ([Touch Settings]: 559) 1 Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [ZOOM]. • Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM] 2 Touch [ ]. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 179
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom • When displaying the [Ex. Tele Conv.] setting screen using the Fn button, pressing [DISP.] allows you to change the [Picture Size] setting. • When the following functions are being used, [Ex. Tele Conv.] is not available: - [6K/4K PHOTO] (when set to [6K 18M]) - - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 180
5. Focus/Zoom - Recording with Zoom [Power Zoom Lens] Sets the screen display and operations when using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). • This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible. Select [Power Zoom Lens] [Step Zoom] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 181
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer ≥ Selecting the Drive Mode: 182 ≥ Taking Burst Pictures: 184 ≥ 6K/4K Photo Recording: 190 ≥ Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File: 197 ≥ Post-Focus Recording: 207 ≥ Recording with Time Lapse Shot: 216 ≥ Recording with Stop Motion Animation: 221 ≥ Time Lapse - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 182
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting the Drive Mode Selecting the Drive Mode You can switch the drive mode to Single, Burst, etc. to match the recording conditions. 1 Rotating the drive mode dial. [Single] Takes one picture each time the shutter button is pressed. [Burst] (Taking Burst - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 183
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting the Drive Mode Self-timer (Recording Using the Self-timer: 227) Takes pictures when the set time elapses after the shutter button is pressed. • The detailed setting screens for each drive mode can be called up with an Fn button Fn Button Set] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 184
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Taking Burst Pictures Taking Burst Pictures Takes pictures continuously while the shutter button is pressed and held. 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 184 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 185
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Taking Burst Pictures 2 Select the burst rate Burst Rate] [H] Takes high-speed burst pictures. [M] Takes medium-speed burst pictures. [L] Takes low-speed burst pictures. 3 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Start recording. • Takes burst - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 186
(High speed) [M] (Medium speed) 999 frames or more 108 frames or more [L] (Low speed) • When recording under the test conditions specified by Panasonic. (Using an UHS-II compatible card.) Recording conditions may reduce the maximum number of frames recordable. • The burst rate will become lower - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 187
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Taking Burst Pictures Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken Continuously When you press the shutter button halfway, the number of pictures that can be taken continuously will appear on the recording screen. Example) When 20 frames: [r20] • Once recording starts, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 188
Fixed to the focus of the first frame [RELEASE] [FOCUS] Estimated focus Normal focus [AFC] [MF] [BALANCE] [RELEASE] - Estimated focus Focus set with manual focus • When the subject is dark with [AFC], the focus is fixed to that of the first frame. • With estimated focus, the burst rate takes - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 189
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Taking Burst Pictures • It may take a while to save burst pictures. If you continue to take burst pictures while saving is in progress, the maximum number of frames recordable will be reduced. When taking burst pictures, we recommend using a high-speed card. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 190
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording 6K/4K Photo Recording With 6K Photo, you can take high-speed burst pictures at 30 frames/ second and save the desired pictures, each made up of approx. 18 million pixels, extracted from their burst file. With 4K photo, you can take high-speed - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 191
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select [Picture Size / Burst Speed 6K/4K PHOTO] [Picture Size / Burst Speed] [6K 18M] [4K H 8M] [4K 8M] Picture size [4:3]: [3:2]: 4992k3744 5184k3456 [4:3]: [3:2]: [16:9]: [1:1]: 3328k2496 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 192
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording 3 Select [Rec Method]. 6K/4K Burst]) When you wish to capture the best moments of a fast-moving subject Takes burst pictures while the shutter button is pressed. Audio recording: None 6K/4K Burst(S/S)]) "S/S" is an abbreviation for start/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 193
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording 4 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 5 Start recording. • [Continuous AF] works and the focus is adjusted continuously during recording with AF. [6K/4K Burst] 1 Press the shutter button halfway. 2 Press the shutter button - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 194
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording [6K/4K Burst(S/S)] 1 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. 2 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. (C) (D) (E) (C) Start (First) (D) Stop (Second) (E) Recording is performed • You can add markers by pressing - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 195
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording • In default settings, Auto Review operates, and a screen that lets you select pictures from a burst file will be displayed. To continue recording, press the shutter button halfway to return to the recording screen. For how to select and save - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 196
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - 6K/4K Photo Recording • For 6K/4K photo, the menu items below are fixed to the following settings: - [Shutter Type]: [ELEC.] - [Picture Quality]: [FINE] • With 6K/4K photo recording, the following functions are not available: - Flash - [Bracketing] - Program Shift - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 197
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File ≥ Correcting Pictures After Recording (Post-Recording Refinement): 200 ≥ Picture Selection Operations: 202 You can select pictures from the 6K/4K burst files and save them. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 198
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File 2 Roughly select the scene. ≥Drag the slide bar (A). • For information about how to use the picture selection slide view screen. (Picture Selection Slide View Screen Operations: 202) • If the images were recorded with [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 199
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File 4 Save the picture. ≥Touch [ ] or [ ]. ≥A confirmation screen appears. • The picture is saved in JPEG format ([FINE] picture quality). • The recording information (Exif information), such as the shutter speed, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 200
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Correcting Pictures After Recording (Post-Recording Refinement) Correcting Distortion in Pictures ([Reduce Rolling Shutter]) When saving pictures, correct any distortion caused by the electronic shutter (rolling shutter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 201
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Reducing Noise Caused by High Sensitivity ([6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction]) When saving pictures, reduce the noise that occurs due to high ISO sensitivity. Select [6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction] Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF] • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 202
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Picture Selection Operations Picture Selection Slide View Screen Operations (A) (C) (B) (A) Slide bar (B) Picture selection slide view (C) Position of displayed frame 202 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 203
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Button operation 21/ / 21 Press and hold Touch operation Drag/ Description of operation Selects a frame. • To change the frames displayed in the picture selection slide view, select the frame at the left/ right end and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 204
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Button operation 1 2 Touch operation Description of operation Moves to the next marker. Moves to the previous marker. 6K/4K Burst Playback Screen Operations (A) (B) (A) While paused (B) During continuous playback - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 205
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Button operation 3 4 1/ / 2/ / - / 3421 [] - - - Touch operation - - - - Description of operation Performs continuous playback or pauses (during continuous playback). Performs continuous rewind playback or pauses ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 206
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File Button operation 1 2 Touch operation - - Description of operation Moves to the next marker. Moves to the previous marker. • To play and edit 6K burst files on a PC, you need a high-performance PC environment. We - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 207
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording Post-Focus Recording ≥ Selecting the Focus Point for the Picture to Save: 211 ≥ Focus Stacking: 213 Taking burst pictures with the same image quality as 6K/4K photos while automatically changing the focus point. You can select the focus point - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 208
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording 3 A picture with the desired focus point is made. • Use a UHS Speed Class 3 or higher card when recording. • If you are going to perform Focus Stacking after recording, we recommend using a tripod during recording. 1 Set the drive mode dial to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 209
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording 3 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Decide on the composition and then adjust the focus. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥AF detects the focus point on the screen. (Excluding the edges of the screen) (A) • If no areas on - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 210
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording 5 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button fully. (B) 9m59s • Recording is performed while automatically changing the focus point. When the icon (B) disappears, recording ends automatically. • A video will be recorded with [Rec. File Format] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 211
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording Selecting the Focus Point for the Picture to Save 1 Select a Post-Focus image on the playback screen. (Playing Back Pictures: 444) ≥Select an image with the [ ] icon and then press 3. ≥You can also perform the same operation by touching the [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 212
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording Focus Point Selection Operations Button operation 3421/ / Touch operation Touch Description of operation Selects a focus position. • Selection is not possible during enlarged display. Enlarges the display. • During enlarged display, you - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 213
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording Focus Stacking By merging multiple focus points, you can save pictures that are focused from the foreground through to the background. (A) (B) (C) (A) Closer (B) Focus (C) More distant 1 Touch [ ] on the screen for selecting the focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 214
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording 2 Select the merging method. $XWR0HUJLQJ 5DQJH0HUJLQJ [Auto Merging] Automatically selects pictures suitable for merging and then merges them into a single picture. [Range Merging] Merges pictures with selected focus points into a single - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 215
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Post-Focus Recording 4 Save the picture. ≥Touch [ ]. Operations when [Range Merging] Is Selected Button operation 3421/ // [] [DISP.] / Touch operation Touch Description of operation Selects a point. [Set/Cancel] [All] [Reset] Sets or cancels a point. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 216
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Time Lapse Shot Recording with Time Lapse Shot Pictures are taken automatically at a set recording interval. This feature is ideal for keeping track of changes over time in subjects such as animals and plants. The pictures taken will be saved as a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 217
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Time Lapse Shot 2 Set [Mode] to [Time Lapse Shot Time Lapse/Animation] [Mode] [Time Lapse Shot] 3 Set the recording settings. [Mode] Switches between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation. [Shooting Interval Setting] [ON]: Sets the interval - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 218
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Time Lapse Shot 4 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 5 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button fully. • When [Start Time Set] is set, the camera will enter into sleep status until the start time is reached. • During recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 219
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Time Lapse Shot Operations during Time Lapse Shot Recording Pressing the shutter button halfway during sleep status will turn on the camera. • You can perform the following operations by pressing [Q] during Time Lapse Shot recording. [Continue] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 220
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Time Lapse Shot • Pictures recorded to more than one card cannot be combined into a single video. • The camera gives priority to achieving the standard exposure, so it may not take pictures at the set interval or take the set number of pictures. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 221
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Stop Motion Animation Recording with Stop Motion Animation Take pictures while moving the subject little by little. The pictures taken will be saved as a set of group images that can be combined into a stop motion video. 1 Set the drive mode dial to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 222
an image and proceed to Step . [Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. [OFF]: This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame. [Shooting Interval] Sets the recording interval for [Auto Shooting]. 4 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 222 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 223
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Stop Motion Animation 5 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button fully. ≥Take pictures repeatedly while moving the subject little by little. • The recording screen displays up to two pictures taken previously. Use them as reference for the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 224
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording with Stop Motion Animation 7 Create a video. (Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos: 225) • After the recording has stopped, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen to proceed to create a video. Even if you select [No], you can still create a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 225
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos After performing Time Lapse Shot or stop motion recording, you can proceed to create a video. • Refer to the sections below about these recording functions. - Recording with - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 226
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos 3 Select [OK]. ≥A video will be created in the [MP4] recording file format. [OK] Creates a video. [Rec Quality] Sets the video image quality. [Frame Rate] Sets the number of frames per second. The larger the number is, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 227
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording Using the Self-timer Recording Using the Self-timer 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set the Self-Timer time. (Setting the Self-timer Time: 229) • When recording videos, set [Self Timer For Video] in [Self Timer Setting] of the [Video] ([Others ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 228
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording Using the Self-timer 5 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button (A) or video rec. button (B). ≥After the self-timer light blinks, recording starts. (A) (B) 228 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 229
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording Using the Self-timer Setting the Self-timer Time When taking pictures Select [Self Timer] When recording videos Select [Self Timer Setting] [Self Timer]*1 [Self Timer For Video]*1 etc. (Custom) [ ]: Takes a picture after 10 seconds. [ ]: Takes - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 230
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Recording Using the Self-timer • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • When the following functions are being used, [ ] is not available: - [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] ([Filter Settings]) - [Bracketing] - [Multiple Exposure] 230 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 231
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording Bracket Recording When the shutter button is pressed, the camera can record multiple images while automatically changing the setting value for exposure, aperture, focus or white balance (adjustment value or color temperature). • Aperture Bracket - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 232
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording 2 Set [More Settings]. ≥For information about [More Settings], refer to page for each bracketing method. 3 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Focus on the subject and then take pictures. 232 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 233
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording Setting Items ([Bracketing Type]) [ ] Exposure Bracket [ ] Aperture Bracket [ ] Focus Bracket [ ] White Balance Bracket White Balance [ ] Bracket (Color Temperature) [OFF] When the shutter button is pressed, the camera records while - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 234
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording • White Balance Bracket and White Balance Bracket (Color Temperature) are not available when using the following functions: - [iA] mode - Taking burst pictures - [RAWiFINE]/[RAWiSTD.]/[RAW] ([Picture Quality]) - [Filter Settings] • Bracket - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 235
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording [More Settings] (Exposure Bracket) [Step] [Sequence] [Single Shot Setting] Sets the image count and exposure compensation step. [3•1/3] (record 3 images in 1/3 EV steps) to [7•1] (record 7 images in 1 EV steps) Sets the order in which images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 236
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording [More Settings] (Aperture Bracket) [Image Count] [3]/[5]: Records the set number of images while alternately setting the aperture value in the sequence of one before and then one after using the initial aperture value as the reference. [ALL - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 237
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording [More Settings] (Focus Bracket) [Step] [Image Count] [Sequence] Sets the focus adjustment step. • The distance that the focus point is moved becomes shorter if the initial focus point is close, and longer if it is far away. Sets the image - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 238
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Bracket Recording [More Settings] (White Balance Bracket) 1 Rotate , or to set the correction step and then press or . Horizontal direction ([A] - [B]) Vertical direction ([G] - [M]) • The correction step can also be set by touching [More Settings] ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 239
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - [Silent Mode] [Silent Mode] This disables all operation sounds and light output at once. The audio from the speaker will be muted and the flash and the AF assist light will be set to forced off mode. • The following settings are fixed: - [Flash Mode]: [ ] (Forced - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 240
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - [Shutter Type] [Shutter Type] Selects the shutter type to use for taking pictures. Select [Shutter Type] [AUTO] [MECH.] [EFC] [ELEC.] [ELEC.+NR] Switches the shutter type automatically depending on the recording conditions and shutter speed. Records with the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 241
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - [Shutter Type] Mechanism Flash Shutter speed (sec.) Shutter sound Mechanical shutter type This type starts and ends exposure with the mechanical shutter. [B] (Bulb, max. approx. 30 minutes)*1, 60 to 1/8000 Mechanical shutter sound Electronic front curtain - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 242
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - [Shutter Type] • To reduce shutter-induced blur, you can set the shutter to release a few seconds after the shutter button is pressed Shutter Delay] ([Shutter Delay]: 529) • When [ ] is displayed on the screen, recording will be with the electronic shutter type. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 243
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer ≥ Image Stabilizer Settings: 246 This camera can use both the in-body image stabilizer and the in-lens image stabilizer. Compatible with the Dual I.S. method, which effectively combines two image stabilizers, and the Dual I.S.2 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 244
on the attached lens. Attached lens Available image stabilizer Example of icon Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. Mode (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard) Body or Lens Lenses without image stabilizer Body Lenses without communication function Body • The 5-Axis - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 245
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer Using the Image Stabilizer • When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, set the switch on the lens to [ON]. • When using a lens that does not have a communication function with this camera, after turning on the camera, a message asking for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 246
recording is corrected along the vertical, horizontal, roll, pitch, and yaw axes through the combined use of the in-lens, in-body, and electronic image stabilizers. (5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer) • The [ ] on the recording screen changes to [ ] while [E-Stabilization (Video)] is functioning. • The - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 247
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer • When the following functions are being used, [E-Stabilization (Video)] is not available: - [Variable Frame Rate] - [Live Cropping] [Operation Mode] Set the stabilization movement (blur) to match the recording method (normal, panning). [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 248
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer [Boost I.S. (Video)] Increase the effectiveness of the image stabilizer during video recording. This effect can help provide a stable composition when you want to perform recording from a fixed perspective. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • When [Boost - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 249
Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer [Lens Information] Register the information for lenses that cannot communicate with the camera. Match the in-body image stabilizer with the information of the lens you register. 1 Press 34 to select the lens information to use and then press or - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 250
6. Drive/Shutter/Image Stabilizer - Image Stabilizer Registering, modifying, and deleting lens information 1 Press 34 to select the lens information and then press [DISP.]. • If lens information that has not been registered is selected, press or to proceed to Step 3. 2 Press 34 to select [Edit - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 251
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity ≥ [Metering Mode]: 252 ≥ Program AE Mode: 253 ≥ Aperture-Priority AE Mode: 257 ≥ Shutter-Priority AE Mode: 260 ≥ Manual Exposure Mode: 263 ≥ Preview Mode: 267 ≥ Exposure Compensation: 269 ≥ Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock): 271 ≥ ISO Sensitivity: 273 251 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 252
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - [Metering Mode] [Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Select [Metering Mode] [ ] (Multi-metering) [ ] (Center-weighted) [ ] (Spot) Method in which the most suitable exposure is measured by judging the allocation - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 253
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Program AE Mode Program AE Mode In [P] mode (Program AE mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value for the brightness of the subject. You can also use Program Shift to change combinations of shutter speed and aperture values while - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 254
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Program AE Mode 2 Press the shutter button halfway. ≥This displays the aperture value and shutter speed value on the recording screen. • If the correct exposure is not achieved, the aperture value and shutter speed blink red. 3 Start recording. (A) (B) (A) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 255
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Program AE Mode Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination set automatically by the camera while maintaining the same exposure. With this, you can, for example, make the background more defocused by decreasing the aperture - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 256
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Program AE Mode • Program Shift is not available when using the following functions: - Flash - [6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus] • You can customize dial operations Dial Set.] [Assign Dial (F/SS)]/[Rotation (F/SS)] ([Dial Set.]: 562) • The recording screen can - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 257
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Aperture-Priority AE Mode Aperture-Priority AE Mode In [A] mode (Aperture-Priority AE mode), you can set the aperture value before recording. The shutter speed will be automatically set by the camera. Smaller aperture values It becomes easier to defocus the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 258
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Aperture-Priority AE Mode 1 Set the mode dial to [A]. 2 Set the aperture value. ≥Rotate or . 3 Start recording. • If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red. 258 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 259
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Aperture-Priority AE Mode Depth of Field Characteristics Aperture value Focal length of lens Distance to subject Depth of field (area in sharp focus) Small Telephoto Near Shallow (narrow) Example: When you want to take a image with a defocused background. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 260
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Shutter-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode In [S] mode (Shutter-Priority AE mode), you can set the shutter speed before recording. The aperture value will be automatically set by the camera. Slower shutter speeds It becomes easier to capture motion. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 261
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Shutter-Priority AE Mode 1 Set the mode dial to [S]. 2 Set the shutter speed. ≥Rotate or . 3 Start recording. • If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red. 261 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 262
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Shutter-Priority AE Mode • The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check the effects on the recording screen, use [Preview]. (Preview Mode: 267) • The brightness of the recording screen and of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 263
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Manual Exposure Mode Manual Exposure Mode In [M] mode (Manual Exposure mode), you can take pictures by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed. In default settings, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. As a result, the ISO sensitivity will be - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 264
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Manual Exposure Mode 2 Set the aperture value and shutter speed. ≥Rotate to set the aperture value, and to set the shutter speed. 3 Start recording. (A) (B) (A) Shutter speed (B) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 265
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Manual Exposure Mode • The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check the effects on - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 266
screen. You can check the difference between the current exposure value and the standard exposure (n0) measured by the camera. • Use Manual Exposure Assist as a guide. We recommend checking the images on the playback screen when recording. [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B] (Bulb - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 267
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Preview Mode Preview Mode You can check the effects of aperture on the recording screen by physically closing the aperture blades of the lens to the aperture value set for actual recording. In addition to the effects of aperture, you can check the effects of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 268
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Preview Mode • It is possible to record in preview mode. • Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000 of a second. • Preview mode is not available when recording with [6K/4K Pre-Burst]. • Depending on the [Constant Preview] setting, there are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 269
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation You can compensate the exposure when the standard exposure determined by the camera is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of n5 EV. When recording videos or recording with - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 270
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Exposure Compensation 3 Confirm your selection. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. • In [M] mode, you can compensate the exposure by setting the ISO sensitivity to [AUTO]. • When the exposure compensation value falls below or exceeds n3 EV, the brightness of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 271
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Lock the focus and exposure in advance to take pictures with the same focus and exposure settings while changing the composition. This is useful when you want to bring an edge of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 272
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock) 2 Lock focus and exposure. ≥Press and hold the Fn button. ≥If focus is locked, then the AF lock icon will be displayed. ≥If exposure is locked, then the AE lock icon will be displayed. (B) (A) (A) AF lock icon (AFL) (B) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 273
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity You can set light sensitivity (ISO sensitivity). With the default settings, you can set 200 to 25600 in 1/3 EV increments. 1 Press [ISO]. 2 2 Select ISO sensitivity. ≥Rotate , , or . ≥Selection is also possible by pressing [ISO]. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 274
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - ISO Sensitivity 3 Confirm your selection. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. Characteristics of the ISO Sensitivity By increasing the ISO sensitivity, the shutter speed can be increased in dark places to prevent camera shake and subject blur. However, higher - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 275
7. Metering/Exposure/ISO Sensitivity - ISO Sensitivity Setting Items (ISO Sensitivity) [AUTO] [200] to [25600] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. • Taking picture: Maximum [3200]*1 • Video recording: Maximum [6400]*2 The ISO sensitivity is fixed at the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 276
Extended ISO] ([Extended ISO]: 550) • You can change the ISO sensitivity setting method when recording video in [P]/ [A]/[S]/[M] modes from automatic to manual Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M] ([Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M]: 551) • You can set the lower limit for shutter speed for ISO Auto Min. Shutter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 277
8. White Balance/Image Quality ≥ White Balance (WB): 278 ≥ [Photo Style]: 285 ≥ [Filter Settings]: 293 277 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 278
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) White Balance (WB) ≥ Adjusting the White Balance: 283 White balance (WB) is a function that corrects the color cast produced by the light illuminating the subject. It corrects the colors so that white objects appear in white to make the overall - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 279
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) 2 Select the white balance. ≥Rotate , or . ≥Selection is also possible by pressing [WB]. 3 Confirm your selection. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. 279 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 280
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) Setting Items (White Balance) [AWB] Auto [AWBc] Auto (Reduces the reddish hue under an incandescent light source) [AWBw] Auto (Leaves the reddish hue under an incandescent light source) [] Clear sky [] Cloudy sky [] Shade under a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 281
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) (2) (3) (4) (1) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) KlKelvin Color Temperature (1) [AWB] will work within this range. (2) Blue sky (3) Cloudy sky (Rain) (4) Shade (5) Sunlight (6) White fluorescent light (7) Incandescent light bulb (8) Sunrise and sunset (9) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 282
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) Registering the White Set Take pictures of a white object under the light source of the recording location to adjust the white balance until it appears white. 1 Press [WB] and then select any value from [ 1 ] to [ 4 ]. 2 Press 3. 3 Aim the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 283
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the coloring even when the coloring you want to apply is not produced by the selected white balance. 1 Press [WB]. 2 Select the white balance and then press 4. ≥The adjustment screen is displayed. 283 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 284
8. White Balance/Image Quality - White Balance (WB) 3 Adjust the coloring. 2: [A] (AMBER: ORANGE) 3: [G] (GREEN: GREENISH) 1: [B] (BLUE: BLUISH) 4: [M] (MAGENTA: REDDISH) • You can also touch the graph to make adjustments. • Press [DISP.] to return to the unadjusted state. • You can set the White - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 285
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] [Photo Style] You can select the finishing settings of images to suit your subjects and expression styles. The image quality can be adjusted for each Photo Style. Select [Photo Style] ≥ You can also display the setting screen of [Photo Style] by - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 286
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] [L.Monochrome] [L.Monochrome D] [L.Monochrome S] [Cinelike D2] [Cinelike V2] [Like709] [V-Log L] [Hybrid Log Gamma] A black-and-white setting with rich gradation and crisp black accents. A monochrome setting that creates a dynamic impression with - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 287
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] [MY PHOTO STYLE 1]*1 to [MY PHOTO STYLE 10]*1 Adjusts the image quality of Photo Style items to your preferred settings and registers these as My Photo Style items. (Registering Settings in My Photo Style: 292) *1 Effects up to [MY PHOTO STYLE 4] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 288
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] Adjusting Image Quality 1 Press 21 to select the type of Photo Style. 2 Press 34 to select an item and then press 21 to adjust. • Adjusted items are indicated with [¢]. 6WDQGDUG ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 -5 0 +5 3 Press or . • When the image quality - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 289
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] Settings Items (Image Quality Adjustment) [Contrast] [Highlight] [Shadow] [Saturation] [Color Tone] [Hue] [Filter Effect] [Grain Effect] [Color Noise] S [Sharpness] Adjusts the contrast in the image. Adjusts the brightness of bright areas. Adjusts - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 290
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] [Noise Reduction] [Sensitivity]*1 [White Balance]*1 Adjusts the noise reduction effect. • Increasing the effect may cause a slight drop in picture resolution. Sets the ISO sensitivity. (ISO Sensitivity: 273) Sets the white balance. (White Balance ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 291
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] • The items that you can adjust the image quality for depend on the Photo Style type. - - - - - - ([Saturation]) - - - ([Color Tone]) - - - - - - - - - - - - - *2 - - - - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 292
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Photo Style] Registering Settings in My Photo Style 1 Press 21 to select the type of Photo Style. 2 Adjust the image quality. • My Photo Style displays the types of Photo Style at the top of image quality adjustment. Select the base Photo Style. 3 Press [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 293
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] [Filter Settings] ≥ [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter]: 302 This mode records with additional image effects (filters). You can adjust the effect for each filter. In addition, you can simultaneously take pictures without effects. 1 Set the [Filter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 294
. ≥You can also select the image effect (filter) by touching the sample picture. • Press [DISP.] to switch the screen in the order of normal display, guide display, and list display. The guide display shows the description of each filter. 294 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 295
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Adjusting the Filter Effect You can adjust the filter effect. 1 Select the filter. 2 On the recording screen, press [WB]. 3 Rotate , or to set. • To return to the recording screen, press [WB] again. • When the filter effect is adjusted, the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 296
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Filter [Expressive] [Retro] [Old Days] [High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia] [Monochrome] [Dynamic Monochrome] [Rough Monochrome] [Silky Monochrome] [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Toy Pop] [Bleach Bypass] [Miniature Effect] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 297
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Setting a Filter with Touch Operation • The default settings are for the Touch Tab to not be displayed. Set [Touch Tab] to [ON] in [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. ([Touch Settings]: 559) 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch the item to set. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 298
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] • White balance will be fixed to [AWB] and the flash will be fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). • The upper limit to ISO sensitivity is [3200]. • When [High Dynamic] is set, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • Depending on the filter, the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 299
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Setting the Type of Defocus ([Miniature Effect]) 1 Set [Filter Effect] to [Miniature Effect]. 2 Press 3 to display the setting screen. • The setting screen can also be displayed by touching [ ] then [ ]. 3 Press 34 or 21 to move the in-focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 300
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Setting the Color to Be Left ([One Point Color]) 1 Set [Filter Effect] to [One Point Color]. 2 Press 3 to display the setting screen. • The setting screen can also be displayed by touching [ ] then [ ]. 3 Press 3421 to move the frame and select - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 301
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] Setting the Light Source Position and Size ([Sunshine]) 1 Set [Filter Effect] to [Sunshine]. 2 Press 3 to display the setting screen. • The setting screen can also be displayed by touching [ ] then [ ]. 3 Press 3421 to move the center position of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 302
8. White Balance/Image Quality - [Filter Settings] [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] You can simultaneously take pictures with no added filter effects Filter Settings] Select [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] is not available when using the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 303
9. Flash ≥ Using an External Flash (Optional): 304 ≥ Setting Flash: 308 ≥ Recording Using a Wireless Flash: 317 303 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 304
use a commercially available external flash by connecting a synchro cable to the flash synchro socket. Furthermore, by attaching an external flash that supports wireless flash recording, you can wirelessly control an external flash that is in a position separate from the camera. • Remove the lens - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 305
Flash - Using an External Flash (Optional) Removing the Hot Shoe Cover Before attaching the Flash (optional), remove the hot shoe cover. Refer to the operating instructions for the Flash for details about how to attach it. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 306
cable to the flash synchro socket. • The socket has a lock screw to prevent the cable from falling off. • For the connection, refer to the operating instructions for the synchro cable. • The flash synchro socket has no polarity. You can use a synchro cable regardless of its polarity. 306 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 307
reversed polarity or function for communicating with a camera. It may cause the camera to malfunction, or it may not operate correctly. • Refer to the operating instructions for the external flash for details. 307 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 308
9. Flash - Setting Flash Setting Flash ≥ [Flash Mode]: 309 ≥ [Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]: 311 ≥ [Flash Adjust.]: 313 ≥ [Flash Synchro]: 315 ≥ [Auto Exposure Comp.]: 316 You can set the flash function to control flash firing from the camera. 308 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 309
9. Flash - Setting Flash [Flash Mode] Sets the flash mode. 1 [ ][ ] Select [Flash Mode] [ ] (Forced Flash On)/[ ] (Forced On/Red-Eye) The flash fires every time regardless of the recording conditions. This is suitable for recording when there is backlighting or under lighting such as - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 310
set. The subject should not move until the second firing has finished. • [ ] and [ ] cannot be used when the following are set: - [Firing Mode]: [MANUAL] - [Flash Synchro]: [2ND] - [Wireless]: [ON] • Some flash modes may not be available depending on the settings on the external flash. • The - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 311
*1 In [S] mode, this will be 60 seconds and in [M] mode it will be [B] (Bulb). [Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] You can select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually. • The settings made here are enabled when some flashes from other manufacturers are attached. Set on the flash - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 312
the flash output tends to become greater. • The flash output ([1/1], etc.) is displayed on the flash icon of the recording screen. 2 (When set to [MANUAL]) Select [Manual Flash Adjust.] and then press or . 3 Press 21 to set the flash output and then press or . • It can be set within the range of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 313
9. Flash - Setting Flash [Flash Adjust.] You can adjust the flash output when taking pictures with the flash in TTL output mode. 1 Select [Flash Adjust.]. Flash Adjust.] 2 Press 21 to adjust the flash output and then press or . • It can be adjusted within the range of [j3 EV] to [i3 EV] in 1/3 EV - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 314
9. Flash - Setting Flash • [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. • For information about adjusting the flash output when recording using a wireless flash ([Flash Adjust.]: 321) • [Flash Adjust.] cannot be used when the following are set: - [Firing Mode]: [MANUAL] - [Wireless]: [ON] 314 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 315
9. Flash - Setting Flash [Flash Synchro] When a moving subject is recorded at night using a slow shutter and flash, a trail of light may appear in front of the subject. If you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND], you can take a dynamic picture with a trail of light appearing behind the subject by firing - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 316
9. Flash - Setting Flash • When [2ND] is set, [2nd] is displayed on the flash icon of the recording screen. • When [Wireless] is set to [ON], this is fixed to [1ST]. • The effect may not be adequately achieved at faster shutter speeds. [Auto Exposure Comp.] Automatically adjust the flash output - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 317
9. Flash - Recording Using a Wireless Flash Recording Using a Wireless Flash You can use a Flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) to record using a wireless flash. You can separately control the firing of three flash groups and the flash attached to the hot shoe of the camera. 317 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 318
9. Flash - Recording Using a Wireless Flash Placing a Wireless Flash Place the wireless flash with its wireless sensor facing the camera. Placement example When (C) is placed to erase the shadow in the background of the subject that the flash groups (A) and (B) will create (C) (A) (B) Placement - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 319
9. Flash - Recording Using a Wireless Flash • The placement range serves as a guide for when recording with the camera held horizontally. The range differs depending on the surrounding environment. • We recommend using a maximum of three wireless flashes in - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 320
9. Flash - Recording Using a Wireless Flash 3 Enable the wireless flash function of the camera Wireless] [ON] 4 Set [Wireless Channel]. • Select the same channel as on the wireless flash side. 5 Set [Wireless Setup]. • Set the firing mode and flash output. 320 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 321
- Recording Using a Wireless Flash Setting Items ([Wireless Setup]) • To fire a test flash, press [DISP.]. [External Flash]*1 [Firing Mode] [Flash Adjust.] [Manual Flash Adjust.] [TTL]: The camera automatically sets the flash output. [AUTO]*2: Sets the flash output on the external flash side - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 322
.] [TTL]: The camera automatically sets the flash output. [AUTO]*1: Sets the flash output on the wireless flash side. [MANUAL]: Sets the flash output of the wireless flash manually. [OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire. Adjusts the flash output of the wireless flash - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 323
9. Flash - Recording Using a Wireless Flash [Wireless FP] The external flash performs FP firing (repeated high-speed firing of the flash) during wireless recording, enabling recording using the Flash even at fast shutter speeds. Select [Wireless FP] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] [Communication Light] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 324
10. Recording Videos ≥ Recording Videos: 325 ≥ Creative Video Mode: 330 ≥ Video Recording Settings: 335 ≥ Time Code: 350 ≥ Using AF (Video): 353 ≥ Video Brightness and Coloring: 356 ≥ Audio Settings: 364 ≥ Main Assist Functions: 369 ≥ [Variable Frame Rate]: 382 ≥ [Focus Transition]: 386 ≥ [Live - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 325
Videos Recording Videos ≥ Recording Videos: 325 It is possible to record video with a maximum resolution of 6K-A (4992k3744) on this camera. It also supports switching of the system frequency and 2 types of recording file format; MP4, and MOV. In the [ ] mode (Creative Video mode), which is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 326
10. Recording Videos - Recording Videos Screen Displays While Video Recording The live view angle of view changes to the angle of view for video recording, and video recording time (A) and elapsed recording time (B) are displayed. • "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 327
[Custom] ([Image Quality]) menu. The default setting is [ON]. ([Auto Exposure in P/A/S/M]: 551) [ON]: Records with values set automatically by the camera. [OFF]: Records with manually set values. Records with manually set values. 327 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 328
10. Recording Videos - Recording Videos Size Interval for Dividing Files [Rec. File Format] [MP4] [MOV] [Rec Quality] [FHD] [4K] All Size interval for dividing files A new file will be created to continue recording if the continuous recording time exceeds 30 minutes or the file size exceeds 4 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 329
card, the card access indication may appear for a while after video recording. This is not a malfunction. • Even when playback is performed on a supported device, situations may occur where image or sound quality is poor, recording information is not displayed correctly, or playback is not possible - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 330
10. Recording Videos - Creative Video Mode Creative Video Mode ≥ Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos: 331 ≥ Separating Settings for Recording Video and Pictures: 334 The [ ] mode (Creative Video mode) is a recording mode specifically for video recording in which you can use all video functions - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 331
10. Recording Videos - Creative Video Mode Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set the exposure mode Exposure Mode] [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] • You can perform the same exposure operations as the [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] modes. 3 Close the menu. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 332
10. Recording Videos - Creative Video Mode 4 Start recording. ≥Press the shutter button (A) or video rec. button (B). (A) (B) 5 Stop recording. ≥Press the shutter button or video rec. button again. 332 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 333
] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. ([Touch Settings]: 559) 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch an icon. : Zoom (When using an interchangeable lens supporting power zoom) F : Aperture value SS : Shutter speed : Exposure compensation ISO / GAIN : ISO sensitivity/Gain (dB) : Sound recording level adjustment - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 334
10. Recording Videos - Creative Video Mode Separating Settings for Recording Video and Pictures In default settings, settings such as exposure and white balance changed in [ ] mode are also reflected in picture recording in [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] modes. From the [CreativeVideo Combined Set.] menu, you can - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 335
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings Video Recording Settings ≥ [System Frequency]: 336 ≥ [Rec. File Format]: 337 ≥ [Rec Quality]: 338 ≥ [Image Area of Video]: 348 This section describes the settings used when video recording. • In "4. Image Recording", the functions described work with - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 336
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [System Frequency] This changes the system frequency of videos that are recorded and played back with the camera. The default setting is for the system frequency to be set to the TV broadcast system for the region where the camera was bought. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 337
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Rec. File Format] Sets the recording file format of videos to be recorded. Select [Rec. File Format] [MP4] [MOV] This file format is suitable for playback on PCs. This file format is suitable for image editing. • When [System Frequency] is set - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 338
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Rec Quality] Sets the image quality of videos to be recorded. The image qualities you can select depend on the [System Frequency] and [Rec. File Format] settings. [Rec Quality] settings can also be made using [Filtering] ([Filtering]: 345) to display - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 339
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] • Image compression: Long GOP • Audio format: AAC (2ch) (A) Recording frame rate (B) Bit rate (Mbps) (C) YUV/bit (D) Video compression format (HEVC: H.265/HEVC, AVC: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 340
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] • Audio format: LPCM (2ch) [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] (A) Recording frame rate (B) Bit rate (Mbps) (C) YUV/bit (D) Video compression format (HEVC: H.265/HEVC, AVC: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) (E) Image compression [Rec - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 341
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [4K/60p/420/10-L] [4K/60p/420/8-L] [4K/30p/422/10-I] [4K/30p/422/10-L] [4K/30p/420/8-L] [4K/24p/422/10-I] [4K/24p/422/10-L] [4K/24p/420/8-L] [FHD/60p/422/10-I] [FHD/60p/422/10-L] [FHD/60p/420/8-L] [FHD/30p/422/10-I] [FHD/30p/422/10-L] [FHD/30p/420 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 342
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] (A) Recording frame rate (B) Bit rate (Mbps) (C) YUV/bit (D) Video compression format (HEVC: H.265/HEVC, AVC: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) (E) Image compression [Rec Quality] [6K-A/25p/420/10-L] [4K-A/50p/420/10-L] [4K-A/50p/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 343
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [FHD/50p/422/10-I] [FHD/50p/422/10-L] [FHD/50p/420/8-L] [FHD/25p/422/10-I] [FHD/25p/422/10-L] [FHD/25p/420/8-L] 1920k1080 (16:9) 50.00p 200 4:2:2/10 bit AVC ALL-Intra 50.00p 100 4:2:2/10 bit AVC Long GOP 50.00p 100 4:2:0/8 bit AVC Long GOP 25.00p - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 344
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings • In this document, videos are indicated as follows according to their resolution: - 6K-A (4992k3744) video, 4K-A (3328k2496) video: 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video - C4K (4096k2160) video: C4K video - 4K (3840k2160) video: 4K video - Full High Definition - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 345
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Filtering] When the [Rec. File Format] is set to [MOV], you can specify items such as frame rate, resolution, and codec (YUV, Bit value, Image compression), and just display recording quality that meets those conditions. 1 In the [Rec Quality] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 346
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [add to list] Select a recording quality and register it in My List. The recording quality you register can be set in [Rec Quality (My List)]. 1 In the [Rec Quality] setting screen, press [Q]. • The following settings are also registered at the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 347
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings Display [Rec Quality (My List)] on the Control Panel You can display the My List of recording quality from the control panel in [ ] mode or when it is set to [Video-Priority Display]. 1 Display the setting screen. • Touch the recording quality item. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 348
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings [Image Area of Video] Set the image area during video recording. The angle of view differs depending on the image area. Narrowing the image area allows you to achieve a telescopic effect without image deterioration. Select [Image Area of Video] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 349
10. Recording Videos - Video Recording Settings Image area (Ex.: FHD video) FULL PIXEL/PIXEL • When the following functions are being used, [Image Area of Video] is fixed to [FULL]. - [Live Cropping] - 6K Anamorphic (4:3) video 349 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 350
10. Recording Videos - Time Code Time Code ≥ Setting the Time Code: 350 When video is recorded in the MOV format, the hour, minute, seconds, and number of frames information (time code) is recorded automatically. The time code is used to synchronize multiple image and audio sources. • The time code - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 351
used, [Count Up] is fixed to [REC RUN]: - [Variable Frame Rate] [Time Code Value] [Reset]: Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame) [Manual Input]: Manually input hour, minute, second and frame. [Current Time]: Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame to 00. 351 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 352
10. Recording Videos - Time Code [Time Code Mode] [DF]: Drop Frame. The camera modifies the difference between recorded time and time code. • Seconds and frames are separated by ".". (Example: 00:00:00.00) [NDF]: Non-Drop Frame. Records the time code without drop frame. • Seconds and frames are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 353
10. Recording Videos - Using AF (Video) Using AF (Video) ≥ [Continuous AF]: 354 ≥ [AF Custom Setting(Video)]: 355 This section describes the use of AF when video recording. • In "5. Focus/Zoom", the functions described work with both pictures and video. - Selecting the Focus Mode: 125 - Selecting - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 354
10. Recording Videos - Using AF (Video) [Continuous AF] You can select how to set the focus in AF when recording videos. Select [Continuous AF] [MODE1] [MODE2] [OFF] The camera continues to automatically focus only during recording. When recording with [ ] mode, the camera automatically keeps - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 355
10. Recording Videos - Using AF (Video) [AF Custom Setting(Video)] You can fine-adjust the focusing method for video recording using [Continuous AF]. Select [AF Custom Setting(Video)] [ON] [OFF] [SET] Enables the following settings. Disables the following settings. [AF Speed] [r] side: Focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 356
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring Video Brightness and Coloring ≥ [Luminance Level]: 357 ≥ [Master Pedestal Level]: 358 ≥ Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee): 360 ≥ [ISO Sensitivity (video)]: 362 This section describes the brightness and coloring settings used during - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 357
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring [Luminance Level] You can set the luminance range to suit the purpose of video recording. You can set to [16-235] or [16-255], the standard for video, or to [0-255], which covers the entire range of luminance, the same as pictures. Select [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 358
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring [Master Pedestal Level] You can adjust the black level, which serves as the reference for images. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select [Master Pedestal Level]. Master Pedestal Level] 358 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 359
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring 3 Adjust master pedestal. ≥Rotate , or . • Set in the range between j15 and i15. • [Master Pedestal Level] is not available when using the following function: - [V-Log L] ([Photo Style]) 359 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 360
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee) When [Photo Style] is set to [Like709], you can adjust the knee so that recording can be performed with minimal overexposure. 1 Set [Photo Style] to [Like709]. Photo Style] [Like709] /LNH ±0 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 361
and Coloring 3 Select a knee setting. ≥Press 21 to select a setting item. [AUTO] Adjusts the compression levels of high-luminance areas automatically. [MANUAL] You can set the luminance where compression starts (knee master point) and the intensity of compression (knee master slope). Press 34 to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 362
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring [ISO Sensitivity (video)] Sets the lower and upper limits for ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [ISO Sensitivity (video ISO Sensitivity (video)] 362 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 363
10. Recording Videos - Video Brightness and Coloring Setting Items ([ISO Sensitivity (video)]) [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] Sets the lower limit for ISO sensitivity when ISO sensitivity is [AUTO]. • Set in the range between [200] and [6400]. Sets the upper limit - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 364
10. Recording Videos - Audio Settings Audio Settings ≥ [Sound Rec Level Disp.]: 364 ≥ [Mute Sound Input]: 365 ≥ [Sound Rec Gain Level]: 365 ≥ [Sound Rec Level Adj.]: 366 ≥ [Sound Rec Level Limiter]: 366 ≥ [Wind Noise Canceller]: 367 ≥ [Lens Noise Cut]: 368 [Sound Rec Level Disp.] The sound recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 365
10. Recording Videos - Audio Settings [Mute Sound Input] This mutes audio input. Select [Mute Sound Input] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. • The audio input from the external microphone will also be muted. [Sound Rec Gain Level] This switches the gain of audio - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 366
10. Recording Videos - Audio Settings [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Manually adjust the sound recording level. 1 Select [Sound Rec Level Adj.]. • Sound Rec Level Adj.] 2 Press 21 to adjust the sound recording level and then press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 367
10. Recording Videos - Audio Settings [Wind Noise Canceller] This reduces the wind noise coming into the built-in microphone while maintaining sound quality. Select [Wind Noise Canceller] [HIGH] [STANDARD] [OFF] This effectively reduces the wind noise by reducing the low-pitched sound when a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 368
10. Recording Videos - Audio Settings [Lens Noise Cut] You can reduce the zoom sound produced during video recording when you are using interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom. Select [Lens Noise Cut] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • When this function is used, the sound quality may differ from that - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 369
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Main Assist Functions ≥ [SS/Gain Operation]: 370 ≥ [WFM/Vector Scope]: 371 ≥ [Luminance Spot Meter]: 375 ≥ [Zebra Pattern]: 377 ≥ [Frame Marker]: 379 ≥ Color bars/Test Tone: 380 This section describes the main assist functions that are convenient when - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 370
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions [SS/Gain Operation] You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain (sensitivity) values. Select [SS/Gain Operation] [SEC/ISO] [ANGLE/ISO] [SEC/dB] Displays the shutter speed in seconds and the gain in ISO. Displays the shutter speed in - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 371
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions [WFM/Vector Scope] This displays the waveform monitor or the vector scope on the recording screen. You can change the size of the waveform display. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [WFM/Vector Scope WFM/Vector Scope] [WAVE] Displays a waveform. [VECTOR] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 372
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions 3 Select the position to display. ≥Press 3421 to select and then press or . • You can also move using touch operations. • You can rotate to change the size of the waveform. • To return the waveform or vector scope position back to the center, press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 373
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Screen Displays Waveform • The waveform displayed on the camera indicates the luminance as values based on the conversions below: 0 % (IRE*1): Luminance value 16 (8-bit) 100 % (IRE*1): Luminance value 235 (8-bit) *1 IRE: Institute of Radio Engineers - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 374
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Vector scope (G) (J) (H) (K) (I) (L) (G) R (Red) (H) YL (Yellow) (I) G (Green) (J) MG (Magenta) (K) B (Blue) (L) CY (Cyan) Display example • You can also change the position by dragging on the recording screen. • The waveform and vector scope are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 375
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions [Luminance Spot Meter] Specify any spot on the subject to measure the luminance over a small area. 1 Set [Luminance Spot Meter]. Luminance Spot Meter] [ON] 375 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 376
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions 2 Select the position where you want to measure the luminance. ≥Press 3421 to select and then press or . • You can also change the position by dragging the frame on the recording screen. • To return the position back to the center, press [DISP.]. (A) (A) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 377
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions [Zebra Pattern] Parts that are brighter than the benchmark value are displayed with stripes. You can also set the benchmark value and the breadth of the range so that the stripes are displayed on parts that are within the range of brightness you specify. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 378
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Select [Zebra Pattern] [ZEBRA1] [ZEBRA2] [ZEBRA1+2] [OFF] [SET] Parts that are brighter than the benchmark value are displayed with [ZEBRA1] stripes. Parts that are brighter than the benchmark value are displayed with [ZEBRA2] stripes. Both [ZEBRA1] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 379
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions [Frame Marker] A frame with the set aspect ratio is displayed on the recording screen. This allows you to see during recording the angle of view that will be achieved with trimming (cropping) in post-processing. Select [Frame Marker] [ON] [OFF] [SET] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 380
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Color bars/Test Tone The color bars are displayed on the recording screen. A test tone is output while the color bars are being displayed. [SMPTE] [EBU] [ARIB] Select [Color Bars] Settings: [SMPTE]/[EBU]/[ARIB] • To end the display, press . 380 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 381
10. Recording Videos - Main Assist Functions Adjusting the Test Tone There are 4 levels ([j12dB], [j18dB], [j20dB], and [MUTE]) of test tone to select. 1 Rotate , or to select the test tone level. • The color bars and test tone will be recorded on the video if video recording is started while - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 382
10. Recording Videos - [Variable Frame Rate] [Variable Frame Rate] By recording using a frame rate that is different to the playback frame rate, you can record smooth slow motion video and fast motion video. Slow Motion Video (Overcrank Recording) Fast Motion Video (Undercrank Recording) Set a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 383
10. Recording Videos - [Variable Frame Rate] 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV Rec. File Format] [MOV] 3 Select a recording quality with which you can use [Variable Frame Rate] recording Rec Quality] • Items with which you can use [Variable Frame Rate] are indicated as - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 384
10. Recording Videos - [Variable Frame Rate] 4 Set [Variable Frame Rate Variable Frame Rate] [ON] ≥Press 21 to switch between [ON] and [OFF]. 5 Set the frame rate. ≥Rotate , or or . to select a numeric value, then press Available Frame Rate Setting Ranges The frame rate you can set differs - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 385
10. Recording Videos - [Variable Frame Rate] • You can filter to show just the recording qualities where [Variable Frame Rate] can be used. ([Filtering]: 345) • We recommend using a tripod when recording images with [Variable Frame Rate]. • Focus mode switches to MF. (When using an interchangeable - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 386
10. Recording Videos - [Focus Transition] [Focus Transition] Smoothly transitions the focus position from the current position to a position registered in advance. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select [Focus Transition Focus Transition] 386 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 387
10. Recording Videos - [Focus Transition] 3 Set the recording settings. [Start] Start recording. [Focus Pull Setting] Registers the focus position. • The setting screen for the focus position is displayed when you select either [1], [2], or [3]. Use the same procedure as MF (Record Using MF: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 388
10. Recording Videos - [Focus Transition] 5 Start recording. ≥Press the video rec. button. • If you have enabled [Focus Transition Rec], Focus Transition will start when you start recording a video. 6 Start Focus Transition. ≥Press 21 to select [1], [2], or [3], and then press or . • When [Focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 389
being used, [Focus Transition] is not available: - [Variable Frame Rate] - [Live Cropping] • [Focus Transition] cannot be used when using an interchangeable lens that does not support the focus mode [AFC]. 389 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 390
10. Recording Videos - [Live Cropping] [Live Cropping] By cropping a part of the image from the image displayed in the live view, it is possible to record FHD video that incorporates panning and zooming with the camera staying in a fixed position. Pan Zoom in • Use a tripod to minimize camera shake. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 391
10. Recording Videos - [Live Cropping] 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [Rec. File Format Rec. File Format] [MP4]/[MOV] 3 Select a recording quality with which you can record [Live Cropping] video Rec Quality] • A recording quality with which you can record [Live Cropping] video (List of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 392
10. Recording Videos - [Live Cropping] 4 Set the time for panning or zooming Live Cropping] [40SEC]/[20SEC] • If you have selected a recording quality where Live Cropping recording is not available, the camera switches to an FHD video recording quality where recording is possible. 5 Set the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 393
10. Recording Videos - [Live Cropping] 6 Set the cropping end frame. ≥Select the range to be cropped and press or . • To redo the settings for the position and size of the start frame and the end frame, press 2. (B) (QG 5HVHW 6HW (B) Cropping end frame 393 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 394
10. Recording Videos - [Live Cropping] 7 Start Live Cropping recording. ≥Press the video rec. button. • When the set operating time has elapsed, recording automatically ends. To end recording midway, press the video rec. button again. 7s 20s (C) (D) (C) Elapsed recording time (D) Set operating - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 395
the settings for the position and size of the frame. Confirms the frame position and size. • AF mode switches to [ ] ([Human Detect AF]). (Human bodies cannot be detected. It is not possible to specify the person to bring into focus.) • Brightness measurements and focusing are performed within the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 396
[V-Log L] • Post-production processing is enabled by utilizing LUT (Look-Up Table). You can download LUT data from the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index3.html (English only) ISO Sensitivity When [V-Log L] Is Set The lower limit of available ISO - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 397
10. Recording Videos - Log Recording Exposure When [V-Log L] Is Set The [V-Log L] curve characteristics comply with "V-Log/V-Gamut REFERENCE MANUAL Rev.1.0". When set to [V-Log L], the standard exposure when gray with a reflectance ratio of 18 % is imaged is IRE 42 %. ʢCJUDPEFWBMVFʣ 1024 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 398
10. Recording Videos - Log Recording • Luminance can be checked by "Stop" units Luminance Spot Meter] ([Luminance Spot Meter]: 375 Zebra Pattern] ([Zebra Pattern]: 377) [V-LogL View Assist] When [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L], the recording screen and images output via HDMI will darken. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 399
Reading LUT Files • The following LUT data can be used: - The ".vlt" format, which meets the requirements specified in the "VARICAM 3DLUT REFERENCE MANUAL Rev.1.0" - The number of characters that can be used in a file name differs depending on the file system of the card. (Use alphanumeric - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 400
your naked eye. You can view the video that you record by outputting via HDMI to devices (TVs, etc.) that support the HLG format, or playing back directly on supporting devices. • "HLG" is a standardized HDR video format that converts and expands the dynamic range of compressed high-luminance image - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 401
10. Recording Videos - HLG Videos [Hybrid Log Gamma] settings 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [Rec. File Format]. Rec. File Format] [MP4]/[MOV] 401 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 402
10. Recording Videos - HLG Videos 3 Select a recording quality with which you can record HLG video Rec Quality] • Items available for recording with HLG video are indicated as [HLG available]. • Recording qualities with which you can record HLG video (List of Recording Qualities That Enable - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 403
converted for monitoring on the monitor/ viewfinder of this camera. ([HLG View Assist]: 404) • HLG images are shown dark on devices that do not support the HLG format. With [HDMI] in [HLG View Assist] of the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) menu, you can set the conversion method for images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 404
them via HDMI while applying the effect of [MODE2]. This conversion setting works only when the camera is connected to a device that does not support HDR (HLG format). Converts with an emphasis on bright areas such as sky. • [MODE1] is displayed on the recording screen. Converts with an emphasis - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 405
10. Recording Videos - Anamorphic Recording Anamorphic Recording ≥ 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video: 406 ≥ [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]: 407 This camera can record video with a resolution of 6K-A/4K-A (6K/4K anamorphic (4:3) video) that is compatible with anamorphic recording with an aspect ratio of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 406
10. Recording Videos - Anamorphic Recording 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video 1 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV]. Rec. File Format] [MOV] 2 Select a recording quality wherein you can record 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video Rec Quality] • Items available for recording 6K/4K Anamorphic (4:3) video are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 407
10. Recording Videos - Anamorphic Recording [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] Display the de-squeezed images suited to the magnification of the anamorphic lens on this camera. Using the [Frame Marker], it is also possible to impose on display the frame of the angle of view when cropping after de- - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 408
10. Recording Videos - Anamorphic Recording 2 Set [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] [ ] ([2.0k]) [ ] ([1.8k]) [ ] ([1.5k]) [ ] ([1.33k]) [ ] ([1.30k]) [OFF] • Make settings to suit the magnification of the anamorphic lens you are using. 408 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 409
10. Recording Videos - Anamorphic Recording 3 Set [Frame Marker Frame Marker] ([Frame Marker]: 379) • Images output via HDMI are not de-squeezed. • This camera is not compatible with de-squeeze editing of video recorded with anamorphic recording. Use compatible software. 409 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 410
10. Recording Videos - [Synchro Scan] [Synchro Scan] Fine-adjust the shutter speed to reduce flickering and horizontal stripes. The shutter speed set in Synchro Scan is saved separately from the shutter speed used for normal recording. In the Synchro Scan setting screen you can call up the current - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 411
10. Recording Videos - [Synchro Scan] 3 Set [Synchro Scan Synchro Scan] [ON] 4 Set the shutter speed. ≥Rotate , or to select a numeric value, then press or . • You can call up the current shutter speed for normal recording by pressing [DISP.]. • Adjust the shutter speed while looking at the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 412
10. Recording Videos - [Loop Recording (video)] [Loop Recording (video)] Even when recording uses up the card's free space, the camera continues the recording by deleting the oldest segment of the recorded data. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Set [Rec. File Format] to [MOV Rec. File Format] [MOV] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 413
10. Recording Videos - [Loop Recording (video)] 3 Set [Loop Recording (video Loop Recording (video)] [ON] • [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. • When the recording fills the card to capacity, loop recording starts and video recording time is no longer displayed. • Make sure the camera does - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 414
10. Recording Videos - [Segmented File Recording] [Segmented File Recording] To avoid video loss due to unforeseen interruptions to the power supply, recorded video is divided every few minutes while MOV video is being recorded. • The divided videos are saved as one group image. 1 Set [Rec. File - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 415
10. Recording Videos - [Segmented File Recording] • When the following function is being used, [Segmented File Recording] is not available: - [Loop Recording (video)] 415 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 416
10. Recording Videos - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded VFR : Recording qualities that enable use of [Variable Frame Rate] Live Crop : Recording qualities that enable use of [Live Cropping] HLG - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 417
10. Recording Videos - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Rec Quality] Live Crop HLG [4K/10bit/100M/60p] [4K/8bit/100M/30p] [4K/10bit/72M/30p] [4K/8bit/100M/24p] [4K/10bit/72M/24p] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 418
10. Recording Videos - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Rec Quality] VFR Live Crop HLG [6K-A/30p/420/10-L] [6K-A/24p/420/10-L] [4K-A/60p/420/8-L] [4K-A/30p/422/10-I] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 419
10. Recording Videos - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded [FHD/60p/422/10-I] [FHD/60p/422/10-L] [FHD/60p/420/8-L] [FHD/30p/422/10-I] [FHD/30p/422/10-L] [FHD/30p/420/8-L] [FHD/24p/422/10-I] [FHD/24p/422/10-L] [FHD/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 420
10. Recording Videos - List of Recording Qualities That Enable Special Videos to be Recorded [FHD/50p/422/10-I] [FHD/50p/422/10-L] [FHD/50p/420/8-L] [FHD/25p/422/10-I] [FHD/25p/422/10-L] [FHD/25p/420/8-L] [System Frequency]: [24.00Hz (CINEMA)] [Rec Quality] VFR - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 421
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) ≥ HDMI Devices (HDMI Output): 422 ≥ HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution/Frame Rate): 429 ≥ HDMI Output Settings: 432 ≥ External Microphones (Optional): 436 ≥ XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional): 439 ≥ Headphones: 441 421 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 422
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) ≥ Attaching the Cable Holder: 424 ≥ Images Output via HDMI: 427 You can record while outputting the camera images to an external monitor or external recorder connected with an HDMI cable. • HDMI - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 423
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) 1 Connect the camera and an external monitor or external recorder with a commercially available HDMI cable. (A) (B) (C) (A) [HDMI] socket (Type A) (B) External monitor (C) External recorder • Check the direction of the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 424
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) Attaching the Cable Holder Use of the supplied cable holder prevents detachment of the cable and damage to the terminals. • Put the camera on a stable surface to perform this task. Example: Attaching to an HDMI cable 1 While - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 425
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) 3 Attach the HDMI cable to the clamp portion (6). 4 Slide the clamp portion to attach it to the cable holder (7). 5 Connect the HDMI cable to the [HDMI] socket (8). • You can also connect the HDMI cable and USB connection - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 426
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) Removing the cable holder To remove the cable holder, follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse order. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied USB connection cables. • We recommend using an - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 427
are added to the left and right of the image for output. • Output may be in 8-bit if you output to devices that do not support 10-bit. 427 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 428
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Devices (HDMI Output) [iA]/[P]/[A]/[S]/[M] Mode • Output is the same as [ ] mode during video recording. • During recording standby, it is output according to the setting of [Aspect Ratio] in the [Photo] ([Image Quality]) menu. - When set to any - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 429
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution/Frame Rate) HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution/ Frame Rate) ≥ Settings for Down-Converting: 429 Settings for Down-Converting Make settings for the down-conversion of resolution and frame rate for HDMI output - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 430
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution/Frame Rate) Image Quality When Outputting via HDMI Output is with the resolution and frame rate according to the combinations of the [Rec Quality] and [Down Convert] settings. • When [Down Convert] is set to [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 431
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Image Quality (Resolution/Frame Rate) [System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] [Down Convert] [4K/25p] [1080p] [1080i] [OFF] Resolution and recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality] 4K-A/50.00p 4K/50.00p 6K-A/25.00p 4K-A/25.00p 4K/25.00p - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 432
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Settings HDMI Output Settings ≥ Outputting the Camera Information Display via HDMI: 432 ≥ Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder: 433 ≥ Outputting Down-converted Audio to an HDMI Device: 434 ≥ Outputting Audio via HDMI: 434 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 433
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Settings Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder Recording start and stop control information is output to an external recorder connected by HDMI. HDMI Rec Output] Select [HDMI Recording Control] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 434
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Settings Outputting Down-converted Audio to an HDMI Device When an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) is attached, audio is down-converted to a format suitable for the connected HDMI external device before being output. HDMI - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 435
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - HDMI Output Settings Output the enlarged display of MF assist via HDMI The MF Assist enlarged display is output to the external device connected via HDMI. HDMI Rec Output] Select [HDMI MF Assist Output] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • When [HDMI MF Assist - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 436
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - External Microphones (Optional) External Microphones (Optional) With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher quality audio compared to the built-in microphone. • Some optional - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 437
noise, and records sound from a specific direction. [S.SHOTGUN] Narrows the sound pickup range more than with [SHOTGUN]. [MANUAL] Sets the range manually for sound pickup. 2 (When [MANUAL] is selected) Press 21 to adjust the sound pickup range and then press or . • You can register the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 438
are recorded when using the AC adaptor, use the battery. • Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality. • For details, refer to the operating instructions for the external microphone. 438 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 439
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional) By attaching an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) to the camera, you can use a commercially available XLR microphone to enable the recording of superior-quality high-res/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 440
XLR Microphone Adaptor. It may become detached. • If noises are recorded when using the AC adaptor, use the battery. • For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XLR Microphone Adaptor. 440 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 441
11. Connections with External Devices (Video) - Headphones Headphones You can record videos while monitoring their sound by connecting commercially available headphones to the camera. (A) (A) Headphone socket • Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more. • When - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 442
REC SOUND] in the following cases: - During output of audio via HDMI - When [Special Mic.] is set to [LENS AUTO], [SHOTGUN], [S.SHOTGUN], or [MANUAL] - When using an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) Adjusting the Headphone Volume Connect the headphones and rotate . : Reduces the volume - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 443
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images ≥ Playing Back Pictures: 444 ≥ Playing Back Videos: 446 ≥ Switching the Display Mode: 450 ≥ Group Images: 456 ≥ Deleting Images: 458 ≥ [RAW Processing]: 460 ≥ [Video Divide]: 467 This chapter explains how to play back and delete pictures and videos. It also - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 444
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 Display the playback screen. ≥Press [ ]. 2 Select a picture. ≥Select the pictures by pressing 21. ≥You can move continuously through images by pressing and holding 21. ≥You can also select by rotating or . ≥You - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 445
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Pictures 3 Stop playback. ≥Press the shutter button halfway. ≥You can also stop playback by pressing [ ]. Switching the Card to Display You can switch the card displayed just by pressing [ ] during playback. • You can also perform the same - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 446
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Videos Playing Back Videos ≥ Extracting a Picture: 449 1 Display the playback screen. ≥Press [ ]. 2 Select a video. • For information about how to select images (Playing Back Pictures: 444) • The [ ] video icon is displayed for a video. • The - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 447
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Videos 3 Play back the video. ≥Press 3. ≥You can also start playback by touching [ ] at the center of the screen. (B) (C) (B) Elapsed playback time (C) Playback bar 4 Stop playback. ≥Press 4. 447 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 448
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Videos Operations During Video Playback Button operation 3 4 2 1 - / Touch operation / - - - 6DYH Description of operation Plays/pauses. Stops. Performs fast-rewind playback. • If you press 2 again, the fast-rewind speed increases. Performs - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 449
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Playing Back Videos Extracting a Picture Extract one frame of a video and save it as a JPEG image. 1 Pause playback at the position you wish to extract a picture. ≥Press 3. • To fine-adjust the position, press 21 (rewind frame-by-frame or forward frame-by- - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 450
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode Switching the Display Mode ≥ Enlarged Display: 450 ≥ Thumbnail Screen: 452 ≥ Calendar Playback: 454 You can use features to do things like enlarge recorded images for display and switch to thumbnail display to display multiple - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 451
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode Operations During Enlarged Display Button operation - 3421 / Touch operation - Pinch out/ pinch in Drag - Description of operation Enlarges/reduces the screen. Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. Moves the enlarged - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 452
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode Thumbnail Screen 1 Switch to thumbnail display. ≥Rotate to the left. ≥The display is switched in the order of 12-image screen 30-image screen. • Rotating to the left during 30-image screen display switches to calendar display - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 453
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode • When you press [ ] while a thumbnail is being displayed, you can switch to the card being displayed. • You can scroll the screen by dragging the thumbnail display up or down. • Images indicated with [ ] cannot be played back. 453 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 454
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode Calendar Playback 1 Switch to calendar playback. ≥Rotate to the left. ≥The display is switched in the order of thumbnail screen (12 images) Thumbnail screen (30 images) Calendar playback. • Rotating to the right returns to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 455
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Switching the Display Mode • The card to display cannot be switched during calendar display. • The range that the calendar can be displayed is January 2000 to December 2099. 455 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 456
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Group Images Group Images Images recorded with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Shooting are handled as group images in the camera, and can be deleted and edited on a group basis. (For example, if you delete a group image, all images in the group are deleted.) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 457
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Group Images Playing and Editing the Images in a Group One by One Operations such as displaying thumbnails and deleting images are available with images in groups just as with normal playback. 1 Select the group image in the playback state. (Playing Back - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 458
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Deleting Images Deleting Images • Images cannot be restored once they have been deleted. Carefully confirm the images before deletion. • You can only delete the images in the card of the selected card slot. • If you delete a group image, all images in the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 459
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - Deleting Images 2 Press 34 to select the deletion method and then press or . [Delete Single] Deletes the selected image. [Delete Multi] Selecting and deleting multiple images. 1 Press 3421 to select the image to delete and then press or . • [ ] is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 460
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] [RAW Processing] This processes pictures taken in RAW format on the camera and saves them in JPEG format. 1 Select [RAW Processing]. RAW Processing] 2 Select the RAW image. ≥Press 21 to select an image and then press or . • When group - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 461
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] 3 Select a setting item. ≥Press 34 to select an item and then press or . 4 Change the setting. ≥Rotate , , or . • The image can be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in the screen. 5 Confirm the setting. ≥Press or . 3 ≥The screen - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 462
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] 6 Save the image. ≥Press 34 to select [Begin Processing] and then press or . 462 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 463
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] Setting Items ([RAW Processing]) [Begin Processing] [White Balance] [Brightness correction] [Photo Style] Saves the image. Selects and adjusts the white balance. Selecting the item with [ ] enables processing with the same setting as at - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 464
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] [i.Dynamic Range] [Contrast] [Highlight] [Shadow] [Saturation]/[Color Tone] [Hue] [Filter Effect] [Grain Effect] [Color Noise] [Noise Reduction] [Sharpness] [More Settings] Selects the setting of [i.Dynamic Range]. Adjusts the contrast. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 465
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] • The items that can be adjusted depend on the selected [Photo Style]. ([Saturation]) - ([Color Tone]) - - - S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 466
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [RAW Processing] Displaying a Comparison Screen You can change a setting while checking the effect by displaying images with the applied setting value side by side. 4 1 Press [DISP.] in the screen of Step . • The image with the current setting (A) is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 467
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [Video Divide] [Video Divide] Divide a recorded video or 6K/4K burst file into two. • Images cannot be returned to their original state once they have been divided. Carefully confirm the images before performing the divide operation. • Do not remove the card - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 468
12. Playing Back and Editing of Images - [Video Divide] 3 Pause playback at the position you wish to divide. ≥Press 3. • To fine-adjust the position, press 21 (frame-by-frame rewind or frame-by-frame forward). 4 Divide the video. ≥Press or . ≥You can also divide the video by touching [Divide]. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 469
13. Camera Customization ≥ Fn Buttons: 471 ≥ [Dial Operation Switch]: 487 ≥ Quick Menu Customization: 490 ≥ Custom Mode: 498 ≥ My Menu: 503 ≥ [Save/Restore Camera Setting]: 505 This chapter describes the customization function with which you can configure the camera to your preferred settings. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 470
13. Camera Customization Change menu display items. ≥ Quick menu (Quick Menu Customization: 490) ≥ My Menu (My Menu: 503) Import camera settings information onto another camera. ≥ [Save/Restore Camera Setting] ([Save/Restore Camera Setting]: 505) • Detailed settings for camera operations and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 471
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Fn Buttons ≥ Fn Button Default Settings: 472 ≥ Register Functions to the Fn Buttons: 474 ≥ Use the Fn Buttons: 485 You can register functions to the Fn (Function) buttons. Additionally, you can register other functions to specialized buttons such as [WB] button, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 472
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Fn Button Default Settings (1) (2) (3) (4) (7) (8) (5) (6) (9) (10) (11) Fn buttons (1) [Fn2] (2) [WB] (3) [ISO] (4) [] (5) [] (6) Video rec. button (7) [LVF] (8) [AF ON] (9) [] (10) [Q] (11) [Fn1]/[ ]/ [] [Setting in REC mode] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 473
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons (12) (13) (14) Fn buttons [Fn3] [Fn4] [Fn5] (12) [Fn6] [Fn7] [Setting in REC mode] [Wi-Fi] [Histogram] [Boost I.S. (Video)] [Off (Disable Press and Hold)] [Off (Disable Press and Hold)] [Setting in PLAY mode] [Fn8] [Fn9] • Cannot be used as Fn (13) [Fn10 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 474
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Register Functions to the Fn Buttons • With default settings, [Fn8] to [Fn12] on the joystick cannot be used. When using functions, set the [Joystick Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu to [Fn]. ([Joystick Setting]: 563) 1 Select [Fn Button Set]. Fn - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 475
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons 3 Find the function to register. ≥Rotate to select the sub tab where the function to register is categorized (Setting Items ([Fn Button Set]/[Setting in REC mode]): 477, Setting Items ([Fn Button Set]/[Setting in PLAY mode]): 483) and then press or . ≥You can - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 476
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons • You can also touch [ Fn ] on the control panel (Recording Screen: 88) to 2 display the screen in Step . • You can also press and hold the Fn button (2 sec.) to display the screen in 4 Step . (This may not be displayed depending on the registered function and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 477
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Setting Items ([Fn Button Set]/[Setting in REC mode]) [1] tab [Image Quality] • [Exposure Comp.] (Exposure Compensation: 269) • [Sensitivity] (ISO Sensitivity: 273) • [White Balance] (White Balance (WB): 278) • [Photo Style] ([Photo Style]: 285) • [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 478
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons [Focus/Shutter] • [AF Mode] (Selecting the AF Mode: 135) • [AF Custom Setting(Photo)] ([AF Custom Setting(Photo)]: 132) • [AF Custom Setting(Video)] ([AF Custom Setting(Video)]: 355) • [Focus Peaking] ([Focus Peaking]: 541) • [Focus Peaking Sensitivity] ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 479
Limiter] ([Sound Rec Level Limiter]: 366) • [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] (XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional): 439) • [Special Mic. Directivity Adjust] - Sets the sound pickup range for [MANUAL] in [Special Mic.]. (Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional): 437) 479 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 480
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons [Others (Video)] • [Image Stabilizer] (Image Stabilizer: 243) • [E-Stabilization (Video)] ([E-Stabilization (Video)]: 246) • [Boost I.S. (Video)] ([Boost I.S. (Video)]: 246) • [Image Area of Video] ([Image Area of Video]: 348) • [Focus Transition] ([Focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 481
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons [Monitor / Display] • [Preview] (Preview Mode: 267) • [Preview Aperture Effect] - The aperture effect can be previewed while the Fn button is being pressed. • [Constant Preview] ([Constant Preview]: 565) • [Level Gauge] ([Level Gauge]: 573) • [Histogram] ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 482
[Lens / Others] • [Focus Ring Control] ([Focus Ring Control]: 581) • [Zoom Control] - You can operate zoom when using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom. • [Step Zoom] ([Power Zoom Lens]: 180) • [Zoom Speed] ([Power Zoom Lens]: 180) • [Lens Information] ([Lens Information]: 249 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 483
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Setting Items ([Fn Button Set]/[Setting in PLAY mode]) [1] tab [Playback Mode] • [Magnify from AF Point] ([Magnify from AF Point]: 600) • [LUT View Assist (Monitor)] ([V-LogL View Assist]: 398) • [HLG View Assist (Monitor)] ([HLG View Assist]: 404) • [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 484
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons [Monitor / Display] • [Night Mode] ([Night Mode]: 569) [Card/File] • [Card Slot Change] (Switching the Card to Display: 445) [IN/OUT] • [Wi-Fi] (15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: 610) • [Send Image (Smartphone)] (Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 485
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Use the Fn Buttons During recording, pressing the Fn buttons enables usage of the functions registered in [Setting in REC mode], and during playback, it enables usage of the functions registered in [Setting in PLAY mode]. 1 Press the Fn button. 2 Select a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 486
13. Camera Customization - Fn Buttons Use [Fn3] to [Fn7] (Touch Icons) During recording, you can use the Fn buttons within the Touch Tab. • With the default settings, the Touch Tab is not displayed. Set [Touch Tab] to [ON] in [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu. ([Touch Settings]: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 487
13. Camera Customization - [Dial Operation Switch] [Dial Operation Switch] ≥ Register Functions to the Dials: 487 ≥ Temporarily Change Dial Operation: 489 This temporarily changes the functions operated with (rear dial). (front dial) and Register Functions to the Dials Register functions to each - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 488
13. Camera Customization - [Dial Operation Switch] Functions That Can Be Registered • [Exposure Comp.] (Exposure Compensation: 269) • [Sensitivity]*1 (ISO Sensitivity: 273) • [White Balance]*2 (White Balance (WB): 278) • [Photo Style] ([Photo Style]: 285) • [Aspect Ratio] ([Aspect Ratio - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 489
temporarily change dial operation. 1 Set [Dial Operation Switch] to the Fn button. (Fn Buttons: 471) 2 Switch dial operation. 1 ≥Press the Fn button set in Step . ≥A guide will display the functions registered to and . • If no operations are performed, then several seconds later, the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 490
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization Quick Menu Customization ≥ Register to the Quick Menu: 490 You can change Quick menu items depending on the recording mode. Additionally, you can change the items to display on the Quick menu and their order to suit your preferences. • For - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 491
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization 2 Select the item position (1 to 12). ≥Press 3421 to select the position and then press ≥Selection is also possible by rotating . or . 3 Find the function to register. ≥Rotate to select the sub tab where the function to register is categorized - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 492
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization 4 Register menu items. ≥Press 34 to select an item and then press or . ≥Selection is also possible by rotating or . • Select items with [N] by selecting the item again. 492 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 493
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization Menu Items That Can Be Registered [1] tab [Image Quality] • [Exposure Comp.] (Exposure Compensation: 269) • [Sensitivity] (ISO Sensitivity: 273) • [White Balance] (White Balance (WB): 278) • [Photo Style] ([Photo Style]: 285) • [Metering Mode - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 494
Limiter] ([Sound Rec Level Limiter]: 366) • [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] (XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional): 439) • [Special Mic. Directivity Adjust] - Sets the sound pickup range for [MANUAL] in [Special Mic.]. (Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional): 437) 494 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 495
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization [Others (Video)] • [Image Stabilizer] (Image Stabilizer: 243) • [E-Stabilization (Video)] ([E-Stabilization (Video)]: 246) • [Boost I.S. (Video)] ([Boost I.S. (Video)]: 246) • [Image Area of Video] ([Image Area of Video]: 348) • [Focus - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 496
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization [Lens / Others] • [Focus Ring Control] ([Focus Ring Control]: 581) • [Step Zoom] ([Power Zoom Lens]: 180) • [Zoom Speed] ([Power Zoom Lens]: 180) • [Lens Information] ([Lens Information]: 249) [Card/File] • [Destination Card Slot] - Changes the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 497
13. Camera Customization - Quick Menu Customization Quick Menu Detailed Settings Change the appearance of the Quick menu and the operation of during menu display. Select [Q.MENU Settings] Changes the appearance of the Quick menu. [Layout Style] [MODE1]: Displays the live view and the menu - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 498
13. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Custom Mode ≥ Register in Custom Mode: 498 ≥ Using Custom Mode: 501 ≥ Calling Up Settings: 502 Recording modes and menu settings that match your preferences can be registered in Custom mode. You can use registered settings by switching the mode dial to [C1] to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 499
13. Camera Customization - Custom Mode 3 Register. ≥Select the save-to number and then press or . • A confirmation screen will be displayed. Press [DISP.] to change the Custom mode name. How to enter characters (Entering Characters: 609) • You cannot register [iA] mode in Custom mode. • List of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 500
13. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Custom Mode Detailed Settings You can create additional Custom mode sets, and how long to retain temporarily changed settings details. Select [Custom Mode Settings] [Limit No. of Custom Mode] [Edit Title] [How to Reload Custom Mode] [Select Loading - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 501
13. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Using Custom Mode 1 Set the mode dial to one of [C1] to [C4]. ≥If [C4], the last-used Custom mode will be called up. [C4] Custom Mode Selection 1 Set the mode dial to [C4]. 2 Press . 3 Press 34 to select the Custom mode and then press or . • The - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 502
13. Camera Customization - Custom Mode Calling Up Settings Call up registered Custom mode settings to the selected recording mode and overwrite the current settings with the called up settings. 1 Set to the mode dial to use. 2 Select [Load Custom Mode]. Load Custom Mode] 3 Select the Custom mode - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 503
13. Camera Customization - My Menu My Menu ≥ Registration in My Menu: 503 ≥ Edit My Menu: 504 Register frequently-used menus in My Menu. A maximum of 23 items can be registered. Registered menus can be called up from [ ] to [ ]. Registration in My Menu 1 Select [Add]. Add] 2 Register. ≥Select the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 504
13. Camera Customization - My Menu Calling up My Menu Call up the menus registered in My Menu. Registered menus Edit My Menu You can reorder the display order of My Menu, and delete unnecessary menus. [ ] Select [ ] [Add] [Sorting] [Delete] [Display from My Menu] Selects and registers - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 505
13. Camera Customization - [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Save/Restore Camera Setting] Saves the camera's settings information to the card. Saved settings information can be loaded to the camera, letting you set the same settings on multiple cameras. Select [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Save] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 506
13. Camera Customization - [Save/Restore Camera Setting] • Only settings information from the same model can be loaded. • Up to 10 instances of settings information can be saved on one card. • List of functions for which saving of settings information is possible (List of Default Settings/Custom - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 507
14. Menu Guide ≥ List of Menu: 508 ≥ [Photo] Menu: 518 ≥ [Video] Menu: 534 ≥ [Custom] Menu: 548 ≥ [Setup] Menu: 583 ≥ [Playback] Menu: 597 ≥ Entering Characters: 609 This chapter provides a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 508
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu List of Menu : Menu items common to the [Photo] menu and [Video] menu. Their settings are synchronized. [Photo] menu [Image Quality] ([Photo] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 509
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Flash] ([Photo] menu ([Flash]): 525) ≥ [Flash Mode]: 525 ≥ [Firing Mode]: 525 ≥ [Flash Adjust.]: 525 ≥ [Flash Synchro]: 525 ≥ [Manual Flash Adjust.]: 526 ≥ [Auto Exposure Comp.]: 526 ≥ [Wireless]: 526 ≥ [Wireless Channel]: 526 ≥ [Wireless FP]: 527 ≥ [Communication - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 510
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Video] menu [Image Quality] ([Video] menu ([Image Quality]): 534) ≥ [Exposure Mode]: 534 ≥ [Photo Style]: 534 ≥ [Metering Mode]: 535 ≥ [ISO Sensitivity (video)]: 535 ≥ [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 511
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Audio] ([Video] menu ([Audio]): 542) ≥ [Sound Rec Level Disp.]: 542 ≥ [Mute Sound Input]: 542 ≥ [Sound Rec Gain Level]: 542 ≥ [Sound Rec Level - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 512
553) ≥ [Focus/Shutter Priority]: 553 ≥ [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]: 553 ≥ [AF/AE Lock Hold]: 553 ≥ [AF+MF]: 554 ≥ [MF Assist]: 554 ≥ [MF Guide]: 555 ≥ [Focus Ring Lock]: 555 ≥ [Show/Hide AF Mode]: 555 ≥ [Pinpoint AF Setting]: 556 ≥ [AF-Point Scope Setting]: 556 ≥ [Shutter AF]: 556 ≥ [Half-Press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 513
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Operation] ([Custom] menu ([Operation]): 559) ≥ [Q.MENU Settings]: 559 ≥ [Touch Settings]: 559 ≥ [Operation Lock Setup]: 560 ≥ [Fn Button Set]: 560 ≥ [WB/ISO/Expo. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 514
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Monitor / Display (Video)] ([Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Video)]): 575) ≥ [V-LogL View Assist]: 575 ≥ [HLG View Assist]: 575 ≥ [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]: 575 ≥ [Monochrome - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 515
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Setup] menu [Card/File] ([Setup] menu ([Card/File]): 583) ≥ [Card Format]: 583 ≥ [Double Card Slot Function]: 583 ≥ [Folder / File Settings]: 583 ≥ [File - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 516
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Setting] ([Setup] menu ([Setting]): 592) ≥ [Save to ]: 595 ≥ [Pixel Refresh]: 595 ≥ [Sensor Cleaning]: 595 ≥ [Language]: 596 ≥ [Firmware Version]: 596 ≥ [Online Manual]: 596 ≥ [Approved Regulations]: 596 [My Menu] [Page 1] (My Menu: 503) [Page 2] (My Menu: 503) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 517
14. Menu Guide - List of Menu [Playback] menu [Playback Mode] ([Playback] menu ([Playback Mode]): 599) ≥ [Playback Mode]: 599 ≥ [Slide Show]: 599 ≥ [Rotate Disp.]: 600 ≥ [Picture Sort]: 600 ≥ [Magnify - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 518
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Photo] Menu ≥ [Photo] menu ([Image Quality]): 518 ≥ [Photo] menu ([Focus]): 523 ≥ [Photo] menu ([Flash]): 525 ≥ [Photo] menu ([Others (Photo)]): 528 : Menu items common - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 519
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Aspect Ratio] [4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1] You can select the image aspect ratio. ([Aspect Ratio]: 114) [Picture Quality] [FINE]/[STD.]/[RAWiFINE]/[RAWiSTD.]/[RAW] Set the compression - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 520
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [ISO Sensitivity (photo)] [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] [200] to [12800] [AUTO]/[400] to [25600] Sets the lower - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 521
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Vignetting Comp.] [ON]/[OFF] When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics, you can record pictures with the brightness of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 522
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Filter Settings] [Filter Effect] [ON]/[OFF]/[SET] [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] [ON]/[OFF] This mode records with additional image effects (filters). ([Filter Settings]: 293) 522 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 523
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Photo] menu ([Focus]) : Default settings [AF Custom Setting(Photo)] [Set 1]/[Set 2]/[Set 3]/[Set 4] Select features of AF operation when recording using [AFC] that - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 524
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Focus Peaking] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [Focus Peaking Sensitivity] [Display Color] [Display During AFS] During MF operation, in-focus portions (portions on the screen - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 525
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Photo] menu ([Flash]) : Default settings [Flash Mode] [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Sets the flash mode. ([Flash Mode]: 309) [Firing Mode] [TTL]/[MANUAL] You can select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually. ([Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 526
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Manual Flash Adjust.] [1/128] to [1/1] When [Firing Mode] is set to [MANUAL], you can set the flash output. ([Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]: 311) [Auto Exposure Comp.] [ON]/[OFF] Automatically adjust the flash output in conjunction with the exposure - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 527
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Wireless FP] [ON]/[OFF] Uses FP firing for an external flash when ] [External Flash] [Firing Mode]/[Flash Adjust.]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] [A Group]/[B Group]/[C Group] [Firing Mode]/[Flash Adjust.]/[Manual Flash Adjust.] Sets details for wireless flash recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 528
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Photo] menu ([Others (Photo)]) : Default settings [Bracketing] [Bracketing Type] [More Settings] You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting. (Bracket Recording: 231) ]/[ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 529
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Burst Rate] [H]/[M]/[L] Sets the burst recording operation. (Taking Burst Pictures: 184) [Shutter Type] [AUTO]/[MECH.]/[EFC]/[ELEC.]/[ELEC.+NR] Selects the shutter type - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 530
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Ex. Tele Conv.] [ZOOM]/[TELE CONV.]/[OFF] You can take pictures that are further enlarged beyond what is available with the optical zoom, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 531
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [6K/4K PHOTO] [Picture Size / Burst Speed] [6K 18M]/[4K H 8M]/[4K 8M] [Rec Method] [6K/4K Burst]/[6K/4K Burst(S/S)]/[6K/ 4K - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 532
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu • After selecting [Start], pressing the shutter button fully starts multiple exposure. • Preview is displayed for each recording, and the following operations are available: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 533
14. Menu Guide - [Photo] Menu [Time Stamp Rec.] [ON]/[OFF] Records the recorded date and time superimposed on the images. • You cannot delete recording dates after superimposing them. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 534
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Video] Menu ≥ [Video] menu ([Image Quality]): 534 ≥ [Video] menu ([Image Format]): 538 ≥ [Video] menu ([Focus]): 540 ≥ [Video] menu ([Audio]): 542 ≥ [Video] menu ([Others ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 535
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Metering Mode] Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ([Metering Mode]: 252) [ISO Sensitivity (video)] [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 536
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Master Pedestal Level] [j15] to [15] ([0]) You can adjust the black level, which serves as the reference for images. ([Master Pedestal Level]: 358) [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 537
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Diffraction Compensation] [AUTO]/[OFF] The camera raises the image resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when the aperture is closed. ([Diffraction - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 538
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Video] menu ([Image Format]) : Default settings [Rec. File Format] [MP4]/[MOV] Sets the video recording file format. ([Rec. File Format]: 337) [Image Area - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 539
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Time Code] [Time Code Display] [ON]/[OFF] [Count Up] [REC RUN]/[FREE RUN] [Reset] [Time Code Value] [Manual Input] [Current Time] [Time Code Mode] [DF]/[NDF] [HDMI Time Code Output] [ON]/[OFF] Sets the recording, display, and output of the time code. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 540
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Video] menu ([Focus]) : Default settings [AF Custom Setting(Video)] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [AF Speed]/[AF Sensitivity] You can fine-adjust the focusing method - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 541
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Focus Peaking] [ON]/[OFF] [Focus Peaking Sensitivity] [SET] [Display Color] [Display During AFS] During MF operation, in-focus portions (portions on the screen - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 542
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Video] menu ([Audio]) : Default settings [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [ON]/[OFF] The sound audio input. ([Sound Rec Gain Level]: 365) [Sound Rec Level Adj.] [MUTE], [j18dB] to [i12dB] ([0dB]) Manually adjust the sound recording level. ([Sound Rec Level Adj.]: 366) 542 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 543
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Sound Rec Level Limiter] [ON]/[OFF] The sound recording level power zoom. ([Lens Noise Cut]: 368) [Special Mic.] [STEREO]/[LENS AUTO]/[SHOTGUN]/[S.SHOTGUN]/[MANUAL] Sets the sound pickup range when using the Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional). (Setting - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 544
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] [96kHz/24bit]/[48kHz/24bit]/[48kHz/16bit]/[OFF] Sets the audio input for when an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 545
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Video] menu ([Others (Video)]) : Default settings [Silent Mode] [ON]/[OFF] Disables all operation sounds and light output at once. ([Silent Mode]: 239) [Image - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 546
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Focus Transition] [Start] [Focus Pull Setting] [1]/[2]/[3] [Focus Transition Speed] [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L]/[SL] [Focus Transition Rec] [1]/[2]/[3]/[OFF] [Focus Transition Wait] [10SEC]/[5SEC]/[OFF] Smoothly transitions - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 547
14. Menu Guide - [Video] Menu [Live Cropping] [40SEC]/[20SEC]/[OFF] By cropping a part of the range displayed in the live view, it is possible to record FHD video - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 548
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] Menu ≥ [Custom] menu ([Image Quality]): 549 ≥ [Custom] menu ([Focus/Shutter]): 553 ≥ [Custom] menu ([Operation]): 559 ≥ [Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Photo)]): 564 ≥ [Custom] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 549
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Image Quality]) : Default settings [Photo Style Settings] [Show/Hide Photo Style] [Vivid]/[Natural]/[L.ClassicNeo]/[Flat]/ [Landscape]/[Portrait]/[L.Monochrome]/ [L.Monochrome D]/[L.Monochrome S]/ [Cinelike - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 550
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Extended ISO] [ON]/[OFF] Setting of ISO sensitivity to a minimum of [ISO100] is possible. [Exposure Offset Adjust.] [Multi Metering] [j1EV] to [i1EV] ([n0EV]) [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 551
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Color Space] [sRGB]/[AdobeRGB] This sets the method for correcting the color reproduction of the recorded the video being recorded in the [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] modes. [ON]: Records with values set automatically by the camera. [OFF]: Records with manually set values. 551 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 552
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [CreativeVideo Combined Set.] [F/SS/ISO/Exposure Comp.] [ ]/[ ] [White Balance] [ ]/[ ] [Photo Style] [ ]/[ ] [Metering Mode] [ ]/[ ] [AF Mode] [ ]/[ ] Content set in [ ] mode can be separated from - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 553
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Focus/Shutter]) : Default settings [Focus/Shutter Priority] [AFS] [FOCUS]/[BALANCE]/[RELEASE] [AFC] [FOCUS]/[BALANCE]/[RELEASE] This sets whether to give priority - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 554
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [AF+MF] [ON]/[OFF] When the focus mode is set to [AFS], you can fine-adjust the focus manually during AF lock. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway • When [AF ON] is pressed • When locked using the Fn button [AF LOCK] or [AF/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 555
or feet for the display unit. • The distance index of the [MF Guide] depends on the lens and zoom position. If the lens does not support the display of the distance index, only the scale is displayed on the MF guide. [Focus Ring Lock] [ON]/[OFF] This disables the focus ring operation during - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 556
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Pinpoint AF Setting] [Pinpoint AF Time] [LONG]/[MID]/[SHORT] [Pinpoint AF Display] [FULL]/[PIP] Changes enlarged screen settings displayed when AF mode is [ ]. [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 557
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Assign REC to Shutter Button] [ON]/[OFF] Use the shutter button for the start/stop operation of video recording in the [ ] mode. The - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 558
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [AFC Start Point (225-Area)] [ON]/[OFF] When the focus mode is set to [AFC] in the [ area to start [AFC]. ([225-Area]: 145) ] AF mode, you can specify which 558 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 559
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Operation]) : Default settings [Q.MENU Settings] [Layout Style] [Front Dial Assignment] [Item Customize (Photo)] [Item Customize (Video)] Customizes the Quick menu. (Quick - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 560
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Operation Lock Setup] [Cursor] [ ]/[ ] [Joystick] [ ]/[ ] [Touch Screen] [ ]/[ ] [Dial] [ ]/[ ] [DISP. Button] [ ]/[ ] This sets the control functions to be disabled with the Fn button [Operation - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 561
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [WB/ISO/Expo. Button] [WHILE PRESSING]/[AFTER PRESSING1]/[AFTER PRESSING2] This sets the operation to be performed when [WB] (White balance), [ISO] (ISO - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 562
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Dial Set.] [Assign Dial (F/SS)] [SET1]/[SET2]/[SET3]/[SET4]/[SET5] Sets the operations to be assigned to the dials in [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] modes. : Program Shift, F: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 563
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Exposure Comp.] [ ]/[ ]/[OFF] Assigns exposure compensation to or . (Except in [M] mode) • The [Assign Dial (F/SS)] setting takes priority. [Dial Operation Switch Setup] [] [] In - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 564
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Photo)]) : Default settings [Auto Review] [Duration Time (photo)] [HOLD]/[5SEC] to [0.5SEC]/[OFF] [Duration Time (6K/4K PHOTO)] [HOLD]/[ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 565
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Constant Preview] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [Effect] [Preview While MF Assist] You can always confirm the effects of aperture on the recording screen when - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 566
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Histogram] [ON]/[OFF] This displays the histogram. Turning this [ON] displays the histogram transition screen. Press 3421 to set the position. • A histogram is a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 567
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Photo Grid Line OFF] Sets the grid line pattern to be displayed on the recording screen. When using [ ], you can press 3421 to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 568
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Live View Boost] [MODE1]/[MODE2]/[OFF] [SET] [P/A/S/M]/[M] Displays the screen brighter to make it easier to check subjects and compositions even in low- - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 569
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Night Mode] [Monitor] [ON]/[OFF] [LVF] [ON]/[OFF] Displays the monitor and viewfinder in red. In dark environments, this reduces brightness of the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 570
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] [LVF Disp. Set] [ ]/[ ] [Monitor Disp. Set] [ ]/[ ] Selects whether to show the live view without covering the information display, or - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 571
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Expo.Meter] [ON]/[OFF] This displays the exposure meter. • Set to [ON] to display the exposure meter when performing Program Shift, setting aperture, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 572
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Sheer Overlay] [ON]/[OFF] [Transparency] [SET] [Image Select] [Reset at Power Off] [Disp. Image (shutter-press)] Displays recorded pictures by overlapping on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 573
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Level Gauge] [ON]/[OFF] Displays the level gauge which is useful in correcting camera tilt. (A) (B) (C) (A) Horizontal (B) Vertical (C) Green (no tilt) • Even after correcting - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 574
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Show/Hide Monitor Layout] [Control Panel] [ON]/[OFF] [Black Screen] [ON]/[OFF] Displays the control panel and black screen when switching between displays using [DISP.] button. (Recording Screen: 88) 574 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 575
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) : Default settings [V-LogL View Assist] [Read LUT File] [LUT Select] [LUT View Assist (Monitor)] [ON]/[OFF] [LUT View - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 576
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Monochrome Live View] [ON]/[OFF] You can display the recording screen in black and white. • If you use the HDMI output during recording, - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 577
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [WFM/Vector Scope] [WAVE]/[VECTOR]/[OFF] This displays the waveform monitor or the vector scope on the recording screen. ([WFM/Vector Scope]: 371) [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 578
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Red REC Frame Indicator] [ON]/[OFF] A red frame is displayed on the recording screen that indicates that video is being recorded. [Streaming Blue Frame Indicator] [ON]/[OFF] Displays a blue frame on the screen during streaming. 578 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 579
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([IN/OUT]) : Default settings [HDMI Rec Output] [Info Display] [ON]/[OFF] [Down Convert] [AUTO]/[4K/30p]([4K/25p])/[1080p]/ [1080i]/[OFF] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 580
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Custom] menu ([Lens / Others]) : Default settings [Lens Focus Resume] [ON]/[OFF] The camera saves the focus position when you turn it off. When - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 581
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Aperture Ring Increment] [SMOOTH]/[1/3EV] [SMOOTH]: You can finely adjust when [LINEAR] is selected. • For the latest information on lenses that support focus ring control, see the support site below. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only) 581 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 582
14. Menu Guide - [Custom] Menu [Lens Information] [Lens1] to [Lens12] ([Lens1]) When using a lens that does not have a communication function with the camera, register the lens information in - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 583
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Setup] Menu ≥ [Setup] menu ([Card/File]): 583 ≥ [Setup] menu ([Monitor / Display]): 585 ≥ [Setup] menu ([IN/OUT]): 588 ≥ [Setup] menu ([Setting]): 592 ≥ [Setup] menu ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 584
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [File Number Reset] [Card Slot 1]/[Card Slot 2] Resets the file number of the next recording to 0001. ([File Number Reset]: 123) [Copyright Information] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 585
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Setup] menu ([Monitor / Display]) : Default settings [Power Save Mode] [Sleep Mode] [10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF] [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] [ON]/[OFF] [Auto - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 586
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [LVF Frame Rate] [60fps]/[120fps] Sets the display speed for live view on the viewfinder when recording pictures. [60fps]: Reduces the power consumption - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 587
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Monitor Backlight]/[LVF Luminance] [AUTO]/[j3] to [i3] Adjusts monitor/viewfinder luminance. [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 588
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Setup] menu ([IN/OUT]) : Default settings [Beep] [Beep Volume] [ ] (High)/[ ] (Low)/[ ] (Off) [AF Beep Volume] [ ] (High)/[ ] (Low)/[ ] (Off) [AF Beep Tone] [ ] (Pattern 1)/[ [ ] (Pattern 3) ] ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 589
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection): 615) [Send Image ( (Tether)]: Select this setting to control the camera from a PC installed with "LUMIX Tether". [ ][PictBridge(PTP)]: Select this setting when connecting to a printer that - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 590
Guide - [Setup] Menu [USB Power Supply] [ON]/[OFF] Provides power from the USB connection cable. • Even if this item is set to [OFF], power will be supplied when the AC adaptor is connected. [Battery Use Priority] [BODY supported by your external device. (Refer to the operating instructions - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 591
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [HLG View Assist (HDMI)] [AUTO]/[MODE1]/[MODE2]/[OFF] At recording or playback of HLG video, this converts their color gamut and brightness for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 592
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Setup] menu ([Setting]) [Save to Custom Mode] [C1]/[C2]/[C3]/[C4-1] to [C4-10] You can register the currently set information of the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 593
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Save/Restore Camera Setting] [Save]/[Load]/[Delete]/[Keep Settings While Format] Saves the camera's settings information to the card. Saved settings information can - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 594
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [Setup] menu ([Others]) [Clock Set] Sets the date and time. (Clock Set: 70) [Time Zone] Sets the time zone. 1 Press 21 to select - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 595
14. Menu Guide - [Setup] Menu [System Frequency] [59.94Hz (NTSC)]/[50.00Hz (PAL)]/[24.00Hz (CINEMA)] * Default setting specifications vary depending on the country or area where the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 596
When a supported optional item (XLR Microphone Adaptor, etc.) is attached to the camera, you can also check its firmware version. [Online Manual] [URL display]/[QR Code display] Displays the URL or QR code in order to browse the "Owner's Manual ". [Approved - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 597
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] Menu ≥ How to Select an Image(s) in the [Playback] menu: 597 ≥ [Playback] menu ([Playback Mode]): 599 ≥ [Playback] menu ([Process Image]): 602 ≥ [Playback] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 598
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu When [Multi] has been selected 1 Press 3421 to select the image and then press or (repeat). • The setting is canceled when or is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 599
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] menu ([Playback Mode]) : Default settings [Playback Mode] [Normal Play]/[Picture Only]/[Video Only]/[Rating]/[6K/4K PHOTO]/[Post-Focus] Filters the type - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 600
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Rotate Disp.] [ON]/[OFF] Automatically displays pictures vertically if they were recorded when holding the camera vertically. [Picture Sort] [FILE NAME]/[DATE/TIME] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 601
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [HLG View Assist (Monitor)] [MODE1]/[MODE2]/[OFF] At recording or playback of HLG video, this converts their color gamut and brightness for display. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 602
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] menu ([Process Image]) : Default settings [RAW Processing] Processes pictures taken in RAW format on the camera and saves them in JPEG format. ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 603
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Time Lapse Video] This creates videos from group images recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. (Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos: 225) 1 Press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 604
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] menu ([Add/Delete Info.]) [Protect] [Single]/[Multi]/[Cancel] You can set protection for images so that they will not be deleted by - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 605
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] menu ([Edit Image]) : Default settings [Resize] [Single]/[Multi] Reduce the picture size of JPEG images and save them as different images to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 606
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Rotate] Rotate images manually in 90o steps. [ ]: Rotates 90o clockwise. [ ]: Rotates 90o counter-clockwise. [Video Divide] Divide a recorded video or 6K/4K burst file into two. ([Video Divide]: 467) 606 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 607
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Copy] [Copy Direction] [ ]/[ ] [Select Copy]/[Copy All in Folder]/[Copy All in Card] You can copy the images in one of the cards - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 608
14. Menu Guide - [Playback] Menu [Playback] menu ([Others]) : Default settings [Delete Confirmation] ["Yes" first]/["No" first] This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 609
14. Menu Guide - Entering Characters Entering Characters Follow the steps below when the character entry screen is displayed. 1 Enter characters. ≥Press 3421 to select characters and then press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 610
Menu: 674 This chapter explains the Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® functions of the camera. Remote Operations from a Smartphone You can use the "LUMIX Sync" smartphone app for remote recording and image transfers. (Connecting to a Smartphone: 612) Transferring Images from This Camera You can transfer images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 611
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Checking operation of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions NETWORK connection lamp Light (blue) Lit Blinking Monitor Operation The Wi-Fi function is set to on, or there is a connection. The Bluetooth function is set to on, or there is a connection. When image data is sent using - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 612
"Panasonic LUMIX Sync" (below: "LUMIX Sync") smartphone app installed. Use "LUMIX Sync" for remote recording and image transfers. Flow of connecting a smartphone 1 Install "LUMIX Sync" on your smartphone. (Installing "LUMIX Sync": 614) 2 Connect to a smartphone. ≥Using a smartphone that supports - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 613
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone 3 Operate the camera using the smartphone. (Operating the Camera with a Smartphone: 629) ≥[Remote shooting]: 631 ≥[Shutter Remote Control]: 634 ≥[Import images]: 637 ≥[Auto Transfer]: 639 ≥[Location Logging]: 642 ≥[Remote Wakeup]: 644 ≥[Auto Clock - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 614
to a network. 2 (Android) Select "Google Play™ Store". (iOS) Select "App Store". 3 Enter "LUMIX" or "panasonic lumix sync" into the search box. 4 Select and install the "Panasonic LUMIX Sync" . • Use the latest version. • Supported OSs are current as of May 2021 and are subject to change. • Read the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 615
simple connection setup procedure (pairing) to connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. When pairing is set up, the Wi-Fi connection will be established automatically by just operating "LUMIX Sync". • For the first-time connection, pairing settings are required. For - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 616
Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone 1 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". ≥A message regarding device (camera) registration is displayed. Select [Next]. camera using 2 Check the content in the displayed guide and select [Next] until the screen to register the camera is displayed. 616 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 617
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone Operating the camera in accordance with the smartphone guide. 3 Set the camera to Bluetooth pairing standby state Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [SET] [Pairing] ≥The camera enters pairing standby state and the device name (A) is displayed. (A) 4 On - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 618
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone 5 When a message indicating that device registration is complete, select [OK]. ≥A Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone will be made. • The paired smartphone is registered as a paired device. • During Bluetooth connection, [ ] is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 619
with a Bluetooth connected smartphone You can establish Wi-Fi connection by operating "LUMIX Sync". 1 Select [ ] ([Remote shooting]) or [ Sync" home screen. ] ([Import images]) in the "LUMIX End Bluetooth Connection To terminate the Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 620
the following procedure. 1 Enable the Bluetooth function of the camera. • Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [ON] 2 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message. 3 Select [ ]. 4 Select [Bluetooth - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 621
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone Canceling Pairing 1 Cancel the pairing setting of the camera. • Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [SET] [Delete] 2 Select the smartphone for which to cancel the pairing. • Also cancel the pairing setting on the smartphone. • When [Reset] in the [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 622
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]) Use Wi-Fi to connect the camera and a smartphone. With default settings, simple connection with smartphones is possible without entering a password. You can also use password authentication for enhanced - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 623
2 In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON. 3 Select the SSID displayed on the camera. 4 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 5 (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the camera and then select [Yes]. 623 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 624
to that device if you select [Yes]. If there are other Wi-Fi connection devices nearby, we recommend using either QR code or manual password input to connect with password authentication. (Using Password Authentication to Connect: 624) • When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 625
the message. 4 Select [ ]. 5 Select [Wi-Fi connection]. 6 Select [QR code]. 7 Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera using "LUMIX Sync". • (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join]. 8 (At the first connection) Confirm the device - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 626
. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Connecting to a Smartphone Manually entering a password to connect 1 Display the screen first connection) Enter the password (B) displayed on the camera. 5 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 6 (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 627
Fi function ON. 3 Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point that the camera is connected to. 4 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". Connecting directly 1 Select [Direct] and then press or . • Select [WPS Connection] to connect the camera to a smartphone. ([Direct]: 666) 2 On - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 628
perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi]. (Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi]: 650) 3 On the smartphone, close the "LUMIX Sync". 628 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 629
This explains the functions for operating the camera from a smartphone. Functions described in this document with the ( Bluetooth ) symbol require a Bluetooth connection by a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy. 629 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 630
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone Home Screen When you start up "LUMIX Sync", the home screen is displayed. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (A) : App settings This allows connection settings, camera ON/OFF operations, and displays Help. (B) : [Import images] ([Import images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 631
view images from the camera. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone. (Connecting to a Smartphone: 612) • On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 1 Select [ ] ([Remote shooting]) in the home screen. • (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 632
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone 2 Start recording. (A) (B) (A) Takes a picture (B) Starts/ends the video recording • The recorded image is saved on the camera. • Certain features, including some settings, may not be available. 632 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 633
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone Operation Method During Remote Recording Set either the camera or the smartphone as the priority control device to be used during remote recording. [ ][ Remote Device] ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Setup] Select [Priority of [Camera] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 634
a remote control for the shutter. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone. (Connecting to a Smartphone: 612) • On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 1 Select [ ] ([Shutter Remote Control]) in the home screen. 2 Start recording. Starts/ends the video recording Takes a picture 634 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 635
start to end of recording, which is useful for recording of starry skies or night scenery. Getting started: • Set the camera to [M] mode. (Manual Exposure Mode: 263) • Set the camera shutter speed to [B] (Bulb). ([B] (Bulb): 266) 1 Touch [ ] to start recording (keep touching, without removing your - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 636
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone Shortening the Return Time from [Sleep Mode] You can shorten the time it takes for the camera to return from [Sleep Mode] when the [Shutter Remote Control] is used. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 637
card to the smartphone. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone. (Connecting to a Smartphone: 612) • On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 1 Select [ ] ([Import images]) in the home screen. • (iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 638
it back by touching [ ] at the center of the screen. • When a video is played back, this has a small data size and is transmitted using "LUMIX Sync", therefore its image quality will differ from that of the actual video recording. Depending on the smartphone and on the usage conditions, the image - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 639
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Auto Transfer] Bluetooth You can automatically transfer recorded pictures to a smartphone as they are taken. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection): 615) 1 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 640
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone 3 Check the send settings on the camera and then press or . • To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (Image Send Settings: 671) • Automatic image transfer is possible when [ ] is displayed on the camera recording screen. 4 Record with - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 641
the camera are [ON], the camera automatically connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you turn on the camera. Start up the "LUMIX Sync" on the smartphone to connect to the camera. • When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] cannot be used. • If the camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 642
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Location Logging] Bluetooth The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information. Getting started: • Enable the GPS function on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 643
similar. Move the smartphone to a position affording a wide view of the sky to improve positioning performance. In addition, refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone. • Images with location information are indicated with [ GPS ]. • Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 644
of destination is displayed, select [Join]. • The camera turns on, and automatically connects using Wi-Fi. Turning Off the Camera 1 Select [ ] in the "LUMIX Sync" home screen. 2 Select [Turn off the camera]. 3 Select [Power OFF]. • When you turn on the camera with the smartphone, the status - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 645
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Operating the Camera with a Smartphone [Auto Clock Set] Bluetooth Synchronize the clock and the time zone setting of the camera with those of a smartphone. Getting started: • Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection): - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 646
Sync" home screen. 2 Save or load settings information. • Read the [Help] in the "LUMIX Sync" menu for further details on how to operate the "LUMIX Sync". • Only settings information from the same model can be loaded. • When transferring settings information, a Wi-Fi connection is automatically - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 647
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera Sending Images from the Camera ≥ [Smartphone]: 651 ≥ [PC]: 655 ≥ [Printer]: 659 Operate the camera to send recorded images to a device connected by Wi-Fi. Operation flow 1 Select the sending method. Select the sending method from the [Send Images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 648
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera 5 ([Send Images While Recording]) Take pictures. This automatically sends the recorded pictures as they are taken. ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Select an image. Send the selected images. • Selecting images (Selecting Images: 673) Refer to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 649
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera Images That Can be Sent Images that can be sent differ depending on the destination device. Destination device Images that can be sent [Send Images While Recording] [Send Images Stored in the Camera] [Smartphone] ([Smartphone]: 651) JPEG - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 650
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi] You can perform the following operations by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi] after connecting to Wi-Fi. (Fn Buttons: 471) [Terminate the Connection] [Change the Destination] [Change Settings for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 651
- Sending Images from the Camera [Smartphone] Transfer recorded images to a smartphone connected using Wi-Fi. Getting started: • Install "LUMIX Sync" on your smartphone. (Installing "LUMIX Sync": 614) 1 Select the method for sending the images on the camera Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 652
a smartphone by Wi-Fi. ≥Select [Via Network] ([Via Network]: 662) or [Direct] ([Direct]: 666), and then connect. 4 On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync". 5 Select the destination smartphone on the camera. 6 Check the send settings and then press or . • To change the send settings of images - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 653
by pressing the Fn button registered with [Send Image (Smartphone)]. (Fn Buttons: 471) Getting started: • Install "LUMIX Sync" on your smartphone. (Installing "LUMIX Sync": 614) • Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection): 615) • Press - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 654
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera Send multiple images 1 Press [Q]. 2 Select [Multi Select]. • To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.]. (Image Send Settings: 671) 3 Select the images and then transfer. 21: Select images or : Set/Cancel [DISP.]: Transfer 4 On the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 655
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera [PC] Send recorded images to the PC connected with Wi-Fi. Supported OS Windows: Windows 10 Mac: macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15.3 to 10.15.7, 11.0 to 11.2 Getting started: • Turn on the PC. • Create a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 656
not be recognized. In that case, we recommend changing the name to one consisting only of 15 or less alphanumeric characters. • Refer to the operating instructions for your PC or Help on the OS for detailed setting procedures. 1 Select the method for sending images on the camera. Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 657
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera 3 Connect the camera and PC by Wi-Fi. ≥Select [Via Network] ([Via Network]: 662) or [Direct] ([Direct]: 666), and then connect. 4 Enter the computer name of the PC name you want to connect to (for Mac, the NetBIOS name). • How to enter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 658
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera 6 Check the send settings and then press or . • To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (Image Send Settings: 671) 7 (When [Send Images While Recording] is selected) Take pictures. • [ ] is displayed in the recording screen of the camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 659
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera [Printer] You can send images to a PictBridge (wireless LAN)*1-supported printer connected by Wi-Fi for printing. *1 DPS over IP standard-compliant 1 Select the method for sending images on the camera. Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 660
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Sending Images from the Camera 3 Connect the camera to a printer by Wi-Fi. ≥Select [Via Network] ([Via Network]: 662) or [Direct] ([Direct]: 666), and then connect. 4 Select the destination printer. 5 Select and print images. • The procedure for selecting images is the same - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 661
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections Wi-Fi Connections ≥ [Via Network]: 662 ≥ [Direct]: 666 ≥ Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings: 668 When [New Connection] has been selected in [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-Fi] of the [Setup] ([IN/OUT]) menu, select the connection method from either [Via - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 662
the previously-used wireless access point. To change the wireless access point used for connection, press [DISP.] and change the connection destination. • Check the operating instructions and settings of the wireless access point. 662 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 663
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections [WPS (Push-Button)] Press the WPS button on the wireless access point to set up a connection. 1 Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS mode. Example) [WPS (PIN code)] Enter a PIN code into the wireless access point to set up a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 664
access point you are connecting to. • Press [DISP.] to run a wireless access point search again. • If no wireless access point is found (Connecting by Manual Input: 665) 2 (If network authentication is encrypted) Enter the encryption key. • How to enter characters (Entering Characters: 609) 664 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 665
using. 1 In the screen in Step 1 of "[From List]", select [Manual Input]. 2 Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to Characters: 609) 3 Select the network authentication. [WPA2-PSK]/[WPA2/WPA-PSK] Supported encryption: [TKIP], [AES] [No Encryption] 4 (When other than [No - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 666
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections [Direct] Directly connect the camera and the external device. 1 Select the method for connecting with the destination device. [WPS Connection] [WPS (Push-Button)]: Press the WPS button on the external device to connect. • On the camera, press [DISP.] to extend - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 667
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections [Manual Connection] Search for the camera on the destination device to connect. Enter the SSID establish a connection. (Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]): 622) • Please also refer to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. 667 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 668
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings Use the Wi-Fi connection history to connect using the same settings as previously. 1 Display the Wi-Fi connection history. Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 669
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections Register to Favorite You can register the Wi-Fi connection history to Favorite. 1 Display the Wi-Fi connection history. • Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [Select a destination from History] 2 Select the History item to register and then press 1. 3 Enter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 670
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Wi-Fi Connections • The number of items that can be saved in History is limited. Register frequently-used connection settings to Favorite. • When [Reset] in the [Setup] ([Setting]) menu is used to reset the network settings, the content registered in History and Favorite is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 671
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Send Settings and Selecting Images Send Settings and Selecting Images ≥ Image Send Settings: 671 ≥ Selecting Images: 673 Image Send Settings Set the size, file format, and other items for sending the image to the destination device. 1 After Wi-Fi connection, the send settings - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 672
send. [Original]/[Change] ([M], [S], or [VGA]) [File Format] Sets the file format of images to send. [JPG]/[RAWiJPG]/[RAW] • This setting is possible when the destination supports the sending of RAW images from this camera. (Images That Can be Sent: 649) 672 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 673
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Send Settings and Selecting Images Selecting Images When sending by [Send Images Stored in the Camera], select the images using the following procedure. 1 Select [Single Select] or [Multi Select]. 2 Select the image. [Single Select] setting 1 Press 21 to select an image. 6HW - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 674
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu This configures the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. 1 Displaying the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu. Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Setup] [Priority of Remote Device] This sets either the camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 675
15. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu [Device Name] You can change the name (SSID) of the camera. • To change the SSID name, press [DISP.] and enter the new SSID name. How to enter characters (Entering Characters: 609) • A maximum of 32 characters can be entered. [Wi-Fi Function Lock] To prevent - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 676
: 682 Live stream the camera's images and audio over the internet. • To start streaming, there is a smartphone operation method and camera operation method. • This camera supports RTMP/RTMPS*1. You can stream to video sharing websites that - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 677
to [ ]. (Smartphone operation) 2 Set streaming with "LUMIX Sync". 1 Start up "LUMIX Sync". 2 Select [Others] [Live streaming] in the "LUMIX Sync" home screen. 3 Select a video sharing website and login. • When inputting a streaming destination address manually, select [Stream with RTMP/RTMPS]. 677 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 678
Wi-Fi to the access point. • [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. 3 Start streaming. ≥Select [Start streaming] on "LUMIX Sync". ≥[ ] is displayed on the recording screen. 4 Stop streaming. ≥Select [Stop streaming] on "LUMIX Sync". 5 End the streaming function. ≥If you select [End streaming] on - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 679
the card to the camera and start streaming by operating the camera. SD Getting started: • Install "LUMIX Network Setting Software" to the PC. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index3.html (English only) Supported OS Windows: Windows 10 Mac: macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15.3 to 10.15 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 680
16. Streaming Function - Stream by Operating the Camera 3 Input the streaming destination (URL, stream key) to "LUMIX Network Setting Software" and select [Next]. 4 Set the output destination (card) and file name, and select [Save]. • Characters that can be set in [File Name]: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 681
16. Streaming Function - Stream by Operating the Camera 4 Start streaming. ≥Press the shutter button or video rec. button. ≥[ ] is displayed on the recording screen. ≥Operations to start streaming may be needed on the video sharing website. 5 Stop streaming. ≥Press the shutter button or video rec. - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 682
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings Streaming Settings ≥ Notes When Using the Streaming Function: 686 Configures streaming settings. Wi-Fi] Select [Streaming Setup] [Streaming Function] [Streaming Quality] [Streaming Address] [ON]: Performs Wi-Fi connection and gets into a state - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 683
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings [Save/Load Streaming Address] [Save] [Load] [Delete] [Keep Settings While Format] [Password] Saves the current streaming destination address to the card. • If saving new data, then select [New File], and if overwriting an existing file, select that - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 684
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings [Wi-Fi Connection Setting] Sets the wireless access point the camera connects to when streaming. ([Via Network]: 662) • Up to 10 streaming destination addresses can be saved onto one card. • Set [Wi-Fi Connection Setting] before setting [Streaming - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 685
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings [Streaming Quality] Video compression format: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Streaming Quality] FHD/16M/60p FHD/8M/60p FHD/6M/30p FHD/3M/30p HD/6M/60p HD/4M/30p Resolution 1920k1080 1280k720 Frame rate 59.94p 59.94p 29.97p 29 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 686
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings Notes When Using the Streaming Function Operation is as follows when using the streaming function: • The following functions are not available: - [Hybrid Log Gamma] ([Photo Style]) - [Miniature Effect] ([Filter Settings]) - [Rec. File Format] - [Rec - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 687
16. Streaming Function - Streaming Settings • Displays a blue frame on the screen during streaming Streaming Blue Frame Indicator] ([Streaming Blue Frame Indicator]: 578) • When you press the video rec. button, the images being streamed will be recorded on the external recorder output via HDMI - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 688
17. Connecting to Other Devices ≥ Viewing on a TV: 690 ≥ Importing Images to a PC: 694 ≥ Storing on a Recorder: 698 ≥ Tethered Recording: 699 ≥ Printing: 702 This chapter describes connections with other devices, such as TVs and PCs. Connect using either the [HDMI] socket or the USB port on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 689
17. Connecting to Other Devices USB port Use a USB connection cable to connect the camera to a PC, recorder, or printer. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 689 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 690
17. Connecting to Other Devices - Viewing on a TV Viewing on a TV You can connect the camera to an external monitor or TV to view recorded pictures and videos. Getting started: • Turn off the camera and TV. 1 Connect the camera and TV with a commercially available HDMI cable. ([HDMI] socket: 688) 2 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 691
or bottom cut off. • Depending on the connected TV, 6K/4K burst files may not be played back correctly. • Please also refer to the operating instructions for the TV. 691 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 692
Link, you need to also configure the settings on the TV. For the setting procedure, refer to the operating instructions for the TV. 1 Connect the camera to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link using a commercially available HDMI cable. ([HDMI] socket: 688) 2 Turn on the camera. 3 Turn on - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 693
devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. • The camera supports "VIERA Link Ver.5". "VIERA Link Ver.5" is the standard for Panasonic's VIERA Link compatible devices. This standard is compatible with Panasonic's conventional VIERA Link devices. • Operation using the buttons on the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 694
≥Mac: A drive ("LUMIX") is displayed on the desktop. 3 Drag the files and folders from the camera to the PC. • You can use software to perform operations such as organizing and correcting recorded images, processing RAW images, and editing videos. (Installing Software: 696) • Supported by "Final - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 695
17. Connecting to Other Devices - Importing Images to a PC Folder Structure Inside Card AD_LUMIX LUMIX CAMSET (A) STREAM (B) DCIM (C) 100XXXXX (D) PXXX0001.MP4 (E) (F) (G) (A) The camera's setup information (B) Streaming Settings (C) Images (D) Folder number (E) JPG: JPEG format - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 696
be displayed on a PC. Check the following site and then download and install the software: http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ Operating environment ≥ Supported OS Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (64-bit recommended) Mac: macOS 10.13 to macOS 10.15, macOS 11 • For more information such as how - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 697
you to easily edit videos. Check the following site and then download and install the software: http://loilo.tv/product/20 Operating environment ≥ Supported OS Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 • You can download a trial version that can be used for free for 30 days. • For more information - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 698
a Recorder Storing on a Recorder By connecting the camera to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder, you can store the while storage is in progress. • Images such as 4K videos may not be supported depending on your recorder. • Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB connection - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 699
17. Connecting to Other Devices - Tethered Recording Tethered Recording ≥ Installing Software: 700 ≥ Operating the Camera from a PC: 701 If you install the "LUMIX Tether" camera control software on your PC, you can connect the camera to the PC via USB and then control the camera from the PC - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 700
LUMIX Tether" This software is for controlling the camera from a PC. It allows you to change various settings and to record remotely and then save the images to the PC. Check the following site and then download and install the software: https://panasonic.jp/support USB 3.1)) • Supported OSs are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 701
a PC Getting started: • Turn on the camera and PC. • Install "LUMIX Tether" on PC. 1 Connect the camera and PC with the USB connection PC(Tether)] and then press or . ≥[ ] is displayed on the camera's screen. 3 Use "LUMIX Tether" to operate the camera from the PC. • If [USB Mode] is set to [PC - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 702
17. Connecting to Other Devices - Printing Printing If you connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can select pictures on the camera's monitor and then print them. Getting started: • Turn on the camera and printer. • Set the print quality - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 703
17. Connecting to Other Devices - Printing 4 Press 21 to select a picture and then press or . ≥To print multiple pictures, press 3, set the picture selection method, and then select pictures. PictBridge 0XOWL3ULQW 3ULQW [Multi Select] Selects the picture to print. 1 Press 3421 to select a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 704
Settings) [Print start] [Print with Date] [Num.of prints] [Paper Size] [Page Layout] Starts printing. Sets printing with date. • If the printer does not support printing with date, the date cannot be printed. Sets the number of prints to be printed (up to 999). Sets the paper size. Sets whether - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 705
To print images with paper size and layout settings not supported by the camera, set the [Paper Size] and [ the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for your printer.) • If a yellow [¥] is displayed, from the printer. Check that there is no problem with the printer. • If the number of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 706
18. Materials ≥ Digital Camera Accessory System: 707 ≥ Using Optional Accessories: 709 ≥ Monitor/Viewfinder Displays: 714 ≥ Message Displays: 733 ≥ Troubleshooting: 736 ≥ Cautions for Use: 750 ≥ Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery: 762 ≥ Number of Still - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 707
Adaptor*2 DC Coupler*2 Battery Grip Flash LED Video Light Stereo Shotgun Microphone Stereo Microphone XLR Microphone Adaptor Body Cap 175 min) *2 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC Adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. *3 Use - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 708
, etc. • For the latest information on optional accessories, refer to our catalogs/web pages, etc. • (For U.S.A. only) To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer. 708 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 709
Using Optional Accessories ≥ Battery Grip (Optional): 709 ≥ Shutter Remote Control (Optional): 711 ≥ Tripod Grip (Optional): 712 ≥ AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional): 713 • For information on the external flash (Using an External Flash (Optional): 304) • For information on the external - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 710
3 Set the battery use priority. • Battery Use Priority] [BODY] The battery in the camera is used first. [BG] body. • You can also use DMW-BLF19 (optional), but since it has a smaller battery capacity than DMW-BLK22, it is recommended to use DMW-BLK22. • Refer to the operating instructions - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 711
18. Materials - Using Optional Accessories Shutter Remote Control (Optional) You can connect the Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional) to use the camera as follows: • Fully pressing the shutter button without camera shake • Securing the shutter button during bulb recording and burst recording • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 712
18. Materials - Using Optional Accessories • Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional). • Refer to the operating instructions for the Shutter Remote Control for details. Tripod Grip (Optional) Attach a Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR1: optional) to use it as a grip for - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 713
not allow sand, dust and water droplets to adhere to or enter the camera. After use, confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the DC Coupler cover, then firmly close the cover. • For details, refer to the operating instructions for the AC Adaptor and - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 714
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays Monitor/Viewfinder Displays ≥ Recording Screen: 714 ≥ Playback Screen: 728 • The screen is an monitor display example of when [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] is set to [ ]. Recording Screen (1) (2) (3) (4) TC 00:00:00.00 (5) 60 F3.5 +1/3 ISO200 (6) 999 (1) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 715
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays BKT AWB AWB AWB EXPS White Balance Bracket White Balance Bracket (Color Temperature) ([More Settings] (White Balance Bracket): 238) Adjusting the white balance (Adjusting the White Balance: 283) Photo Style ([Photo Style]: 285) Filter setting ([ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 716
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays FULL Focus Peaking ([Focus Peaking]: 524) Image area of video ([Image Area of Video]: 348) AF mode (Selecting the AF Mode: 135) ヤヒ Drive mode (Selecting the Drive Mode: 182) GPS Connected to Wi-Fi (Checking operation of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 717
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (2) PRE (3) 48kHz/16bit Pre-Burst recording ([Pre-Burst Recording] ([6K/4K Burst]/ [6K/4K Burst(S/S)]): 195) Multiple exposures ([Multiple Exposure]: 531) Silent mode ([Silent Mode]: 239) Image area of video ([Image Area of Video]: 348) Anamorphic - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 718
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (4) XXmXXs (5) 2021.12. 1 10:00:00 ¥ LOW STAR Histogram ([Histogram]: 566) AF area Spot metering target ([Metering Mode]: 252) Center marker ([Center Marker]: 576) Self-timer (Recording Using the Self-timer: 227) Operation lock ([Operation Lock - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 719
Aperture Bracket): 236) Exposure compensation value (Exposure Compensation: 269) Exposure Bracket ([More Settings] (Exposure Bracket): 235) Manual Exposure Assist (Manual Exposure Assist: 266) ISO sensitivity (ISO Sensitivity: 273) Card access indication (turns red) (Screen Displays While Video - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 720
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (6) Temperature rise warning icon (Recording: 737) Image being sent ([Auto Transfer]: 639) Touch Tab ([Touch Settings]: 559) Fn3 Fn button (Use [Fn3] to [Fn7] (Touch Icons): 486) Touch Zoom (Touch operation: 178) Touch AF, Touch Shutter (Touch AF/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 721
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays MINI F SS ISO Filter setting ([Filter Settings]: 293) Touch Zoom (Operations During Video Recording: 333) Aperture value (Operations During Video Recording: 333) Shutter speed (Operations During Video Recording: 333) Exposure compensation ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 722
indication (battery grip) (Power Indications: 55) ISO sensitivity (ISO Sensitivity: 273) Exposure compensation value (Exposure Compensation: 269) Manual Exposure Assist (Manual Exposure Assist: 266) Flash setting ([Flash Adjust.]: 313, [Flash Synchro]: 315, Recording Using a Wireless Flash: 317 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 723
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (3) AFS FINE Fn Drive mode (Selecting the Drive Mode: 182) Focus mode (Selecting the Focus Mode: 125, Record Using MF: 167) AF mode (Selecting the AF Mode: 135) Picture quality ([Picture Quality]: 116) Image area of video ([Image Area of Video]: 348 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 724
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (4) AWB 999 r20 RXXmXXs ---- Photo Style ([Photo Style]: 285) White balance (White Balance (WB): 278) i.Dynamic Range ([i.Dynamic Range]: 520) Metering mode ([Metering Mode]: 252) Card slot (Inserting Cards (Optional): 59) Double card slot function - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 725
DF 00:00:00.00 REC Exposure mode (Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos: 331) Exposure compensation value (Exposure Compensation: 269) Manual Exposure Assist (Manual Exposure Assist: 266) Image area of video ([Image Area of Video]: 348) Time code (Time Code: 350) Recording state (Screen - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 726
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (3) MOV 420/8-L FHD 59.94p 24m59s Recording file format ([Rec. File Format]: 337) Recording quality ([Rec Quality]: 338) Card slot (Inserting Cards (Optional): 59) Double card slot function ([Double Card Slot Function]: 118) Video recording time ( - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 727
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (5) ISO 200 AUTO ISO sensitivity (ISO Sensitivity: 273) Photo Style ([Photo Style]: 285) LUT View Assist ([V-LogL View Assist]: 398) HLG View Assist ([HLG View Assist]: 404) White balance (White Balance (WB): 278) 727 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 728
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays Playback Screen 2021.12.1 10:00 100-0001 1/999 (1) 3 8m30s (2) (3) (4) 60 F3.5 ±0 ISO200 (5) (1) Playback mode ([Playback Mode]: 599) 2021.12. 1 10:00 ¿3 Recording date and time (Clock Set: 70) Card slot (Inserting Cards (Optional): 59) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 729
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (2) 100-0001 1/999 SLF ILOHV XXmXXs XXmXXs XXs XXmXXs MON MODE2 Saving pictures from a 6K/4K burst file (Selecting Pictures from a 6K/4K Burst File: 197) Saving pictures from a Post-Focus image (Selecting the Focus Point for the Picture to Save: - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 730
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays (3) Playback (video) (Playing Back Videos: 446) Group images (Group Images: 456) 48kHz/16bit MP4 FHD 420/8-L 59.94p 60/59.94p FULL Time code (Time Code: 350) XLR microphone adaptor setting (XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional): 439) Recording file - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 731
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays Detailed information display (1) Card slot (Inserting Cards (Optional): 59) (2) Recording date and time (Clock Set: 70) (3) Folder/file number (Folder Structure Inside Card: 695) (4) Recording information (basic) (5) Recording information (advanced) - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 732
18. Materials - Monitor/Viewfinder Displays Photo Style display White balance display Lens information display 732 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 733
18. Materials - Message Displays Message Displays Meanings of main messages displayed on the camera screen, and response methods. Card [Memory Card Error]/[Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used with the camera. Either insert another card, or back up any necessary data before - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 734
card does not meet the writing speed requirements for recording. Use a card of a supported Speed Class. (Memory Cards That Can Be Used: 25) • If the recording .] • Remove the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contacts on the lens and the camera body using a dry cotton swab. Attach the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 735
18. Materials - Message Displays Battery [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer. • If the terminal of the battery is dirty, remove the dirt and dust from the terminal. Others - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 736
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ≥ Power, Battery: 736 ≥ Recording: 737 ≥ Video: 742 ≥ Playback: 743 ≥ Monitor/Viewfinder: 744 ≥ Flash: 744 ≥ Wi-Fi Function: 745 ≥ TV, PC, Printer: 748 ≥ Others: 749 First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 737
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Recording Recording stops before finishing. Cannot record. Cannot use some functions. • In high ambient temperatures or if the camera is continuously used for High-definition - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 738
18. Materials - Troubleshooting The recorded image is too bright or dark. • Ensure AE Lock is not set where it is not appropriate. (Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 739
18. Materials - Troubleshooting The recorded image looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Try the following: - Reduce the ISO sensitivity. (ISO Sensitivity: 273) - Increase [Noise Reduction] of [Photo - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 740
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 741
18. Materials - Troubleshooting The brightness or coloring of the recorded image is different from the actual scene. • When recording under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting, increasing - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 742
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Video Cannot record videos. • When using a large capacity card, you may not be able to record for a while after turning on the camera. Video recording stops in the middle. • Recording video requires a card of a supported Speed Class. Use a compatible card. (Memory - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 743
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Playback Cannot playback. There are no recorded pictures. • Folders and images processed on a PC cannot be played on the camera. • Some images are not displayed - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 744
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Monitor/Viewfinder The monitor/viewfinder turns off when the camera is turned on. • If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 745
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Function A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established access point. - If the wireless channel of the wireless access point cannot be set automatically, manually set the channel supported by the camera. - If the wireless access point SSID is set not to broadcast, it - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 746
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Cannot connect with a wireless access point. • The wireless access point information set on the camera is wrong. Check the authentication type and encryption key. (Connecting by Manual Input: 665) • Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 747
18. Materials - Troubleshooting The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to the PC using the Wi-Fi function. • At the - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 748
18. Materials - Troubleshooting TV, PC, Printer The TV images are displayed with gray bands. • Depending on the the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. • Set the camera's [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. ([USB]: 589) 748 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 749
18. Materials - Troubleshooting Others When the camera is shaken, a rattling sound is heard from the camera. • The sound is caused by the in-body stabilizer. This is not a malfunction. There is rattling may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a problem with performance or quality. 749 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 750
18. Materials - Cautions for Use Cautions for Use The camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 751
18. Materials - Cautions for Use Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals. • If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off. Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar materials in - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 752
remove the battery or the DC Coupler, and disconnect the chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. Dirt on the Image Sensor If dirt body, avoid changing the lens in a dusty environment and always fit the body cap or a lens when storing the camera. Remove any dirt on the body - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 753
any objects except a blower to clean the image sensor. • If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult the dealer or Panasonic. Cleaning the Viewfinder If the viewfinder is dirty, then remove the eye cup and clean. Blow dirt off the surface of the viewfinder using a commercially - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 754
18. Materials - Cautions for Use Monitor/Viewfinder • Do not push hard on the monitor. This may cause irregular coloration or malfunction. • Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the monitor/viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots, or spots that light - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 755
not impact performance. - To replace the lens mount rubber, contact Panasonic. Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. It storage or transport. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the contacts are deformed. • Damage to the camera will - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 756
18. Materials - Cautions for Use Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). • This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery. Charger, AC Adaptor • The charging lights may blink - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 757
18. Materials - Cautions for Use Card Do not leave the card in areas with high temperatures, direct sunlight, or areas prone to electromagnetic waves and static. Do not bend or drop the card. Do not subject the card to strong vibration. • Otherwise, the card and recorded data may be damaged. • Put - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 758
information. Confirm details carefully before uploading images to a web service. Disclaimer • Information including personal information may be altered or , malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 759
the camera for a long period of time. Image Data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. 759 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 760
Also refer to the operating instructions for the tripod. Shoulder Strap • If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens to the camera body, do not carry the camera are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 761
18. Materials - Cautions for Use There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by a third party. Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 762
being used. • The number of pictures that can be taken is according to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. • Using a Panasonic UHS-II compatible SDXC memory card. • The values listed are approximate. Recording Pictures (When Using the Monitor) When the interchangeable lens - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 763
18. Materials - Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery Recording Videos (When Using the Monitor) [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used [Rec Quality] Continuous available recording time (Actual available recording - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 764
18. Materials - Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used [Rec Quality] Continuous available recording time (Actual available recording time) (minutes) [Image Area of Video] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 765
on ski slopes. • If the usage duration drops significantly even when the battery is fully charged, then the battery is at the end of its service life. Replace with a new battery. 765 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 766
18. Materials - Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards Listed below are the numbers of pictures and the time lengths of videos that can be recorded on a card. • The values listed are - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 767
18. Materials - Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards Video Recording Time • "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second. • Video recording time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded. • [Rec. File Format]: [MP4] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 768
18. Materials - Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards • [Rec. File Format]: [MOV] [System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)] [Rec Quality] [4K-A/30p/422/10-I]/[4K-A/24p/422/10-I]/ [C4K/30p/422/10-I]/[C4K/24p/422/10-I]/ [4K/30p/422/10-I]/[4K/24p/422/10-I] [6K-A/30p/ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 769
18. Materials - Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards [System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)] [Rec Quality] [4K-A/25p/422/10-I]/[C4K/25p/422/10-I]/ [4K/25p/422/10-I] [6K-A/25p/420/10-L]/[4K-A/50p/420/10-L]/ [C4K/50p/420/10-L]/[4K/50p/420/10-L]/ [FHD/50p/422/10 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 770
18. Materials - Number of Still Images That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time with Cards • The number of pictures that can be taken and the available recording time will be shorter depending on the SD card used when recording with [Segmented File Recording] or [Loop Recording (video)]. • - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 771
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/ Settings Available for Copying : Using [Reset], the function to return to default settings : Using [Save to Custom Mode], the function to save settings details in the Custom - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 772
Peaking] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [1-Area AF Moving Speed] Menu [Photo]: [Flash] [Flash Mode] [Firing Mode] [Flash Adjust.] [Flash Synchro] [Manual Flash Adjust.] [Auto Exposure Comp.] [Wireless] [Wireless Channel] [Wireless FP] [Communication Light] [Wireless Setup] Default setting [Set 1] [ON] [ON - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 773
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Photo]: [Others (Photo)] [Bracketing] [Bracketing Type] [More Settings] [OFF] - [Silent Mode] [OFF] [Operation Mode] [] [E-Stabilization (Video)] [OFF] [Image Stabilizer] [Boost - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 774
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Video]: [Image Quality] [Exposure Mode] [P] [Photo Style] [ ] [Metering Mode] [] [ISO Sensitivity (video)] [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] [200] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 775
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Video]: [Image Format] [Rec. File Format] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94Hz (NTSC)] or [50.00Hz (PAL)]: [MP4] When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]: [MOV] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 776
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu [Video]: [Focus] [AF Custom Setting(Video)] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [Continuous AF] [AF Assist Light] [Focus Peaking] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [1-Area AF Moving Speed] Menu [Video]: [Audio] [Sound Rec Level Disp.] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 777
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Video]: [Others (Video)] [Silent Mode] [Operation Mode] [E-Stabilization (Video)] [Image Stabilizer] [Boost I.S. (Video)] [Anamorphic (Video)] [Lens Information] [Self Timer] [Self Timer - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 778
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Custom]: [Image Quality] [Photo Style Settings] [Show/Hide Photo Style] [My Photo Style Settings] [Reset Photo Style] [ISO Increments] [Extended ISO] [Multi Metering] [Exposure Offset - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 779
Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [AF+MF] [Focus Ring] [MF Assist] [AF Mode] [Press Joystick] [MF Assist Display] [MF Guide] [Focus Ring Lock] [Human/Animal Detect AF] [Tracking] [225-Area] [Zone (Vert./ Horz.)] [Show/Hide AF Mode] [Zone (Square)] [Zone (Oval)] [1-Area - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 780
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying [Assign REC to Shutter Button] [Quick AF] [Eye Sensor AF] [Looped Focus Frame] [AFC Start Point (225-Area)] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] Menu Default setting [Custom]: [Operation] [Layout Style] [MODE1] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 781
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying [Assign Dial (F/SS)] [SET1] [Rotation (F/SS)] [ ] [Control Dial Assignment] [ ] [Dial Set.] [Exposure Comp.] [Dial Operation Switch Setup] [OFF] - [Rotation (Menu Operation)] [ ] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 782
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying [LVF Disp. Set] [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] [Monitor Disp. Set] [Horizontal Image Flip(Monitor)] [Vertical Image Flip(Monitor)] [Expo.Meter] [Focal Length] [Blinking Highlights] [Sheer Overlay] [ON]/[OFF] [SET - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 783
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Custom]: [Monitor / Display (Video)] [Read LUT File] - [V-LogL View Assist] [LUT Select] [LUT View Assist (Monitor)] [Vlog_709] [OFF] [LUT View Assist (HDMI)] [OFF] [Monitor] [HLG - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 784
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Custom]: [IN/OUT] [Info Display] [ON] [Down Convert] [AUTO] [HDMI Recording Control] [OFF] [HDMI Rec Output] [Sound Down Convert] [OFF] [Sound Output (HDMI)] [ON] [HDMI MF Assist - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 785
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Setup]: [Card/File] [Card Format] - [Double Card Slot [Recording Method] [] Function] [Destination Card Slot] [ ] [Select Folder] - [Folder / File Settings] [Create a - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 786
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu Default setting [Setup]: [IN/OUT] [Beep Volume] [] [AF Beep Volume] [] [Beep] [AF Beep Tone] [] [E-Shutter Vol] [] [E-Shutter Tone] [] [Headphone Volume] [LEVEL3] [Wi-Fi] - [Bluetooth] - [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 787
[Setup]: [Clock Set] [Time Zone] Menu [Others] [System Frequency] [Pixel Refresh] [Sensor Cleaning] [Language] [Firmware Version] [Online Manual] [Approved Regulations] Default setting 0:00:00 1/1/2021 *1 [59.94Hz (NTSC)]/ [50.00Hz (PAL)]*1 - - *1 - - - 787 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 788
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying Menu [My Menu]: [Edit My Menu] [Add] [Sorting] [Delete] [Display from My Menu] Menu [Playback]: [Playback Mode] [Playback Mode] [Slide Show] [Rotate Disp.] [Picture Sort] [Magnify from AF Point] [LUT View Assist - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 789
18. Materials - List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying [Playback]: [Resize] [Rotate] [Video Divide] [Copy] Menu [Edit Image] Default setting - - - - Menu Default setting [Playback]: [Others] [Delete Confirmation] [Delete All Images] ["No" first] - *1 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 790
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu iA P A S M [Photo]: [Image Quality] [Photo Style] [Metering Mode] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Quality] [Picture Size] [Long Exposure NR] - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 791
Peaking] [ON]/[OFF] [SET] [1-Area AF Moving Speed] Menu [Photo]: [Flash] [Flash Mode] [Firing Mode] [Flash Adjust.] [Flash Synchro] [Manual Flash Adjust.] [Auto Exposure Comp.] [Wireless] [Wireless Channel] [Wireless FP] [Communication Light] [Wireless Setup] iA P A S M iA P A S M 791 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 792
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu iA P A S M [Photo]: [Others (Photo)] [Bracketing] [Silent Mode] [Image Stabilizer] [Burst Rate] [Shutter Type] [Shutter Delay] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [Time Lapse/Animation] [Self Timer] [6K/4K PHOTO] [Post-Focus] [Multiple - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 793
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu iA P A S M [Video]: [Image Quality] [Exposure Mode] [Photo Style] [Metering Mode] [ISO Auto Lower Limit Setting] [ISO Sensitivity (video)] [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] [Synchro Scan] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 794
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu [Video]: [Image Format] [Rec. File Format] [Image Area of Video] [Rec Quality] [Rec Quality (My List)] [Variable Frame Rate] [Time Code] [Luminance Level] [Time Code Display] [Count Up] [Time Code Value] [Time Code - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 795
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu [Video]: [Audio] [Sound Rec Level Disp.] [Mute Sound Input] [Sound Rec Gain Level] [Sound Rec Level Adj.] [Sound Rec Level Limiter] [Wind Noise Canceller] [Wind Cut] [Lens Noise Cut] [Special Mic.] [XLR Mic Adaptor - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 796
18. Materials - List of Functions That Can Be Set in Each Recording Mode Menu iA P A S M [Video]: [Others (Video)] [Silent Mode] [Operation Mode] [E-Stabilization (Video)] [Image Stabilizer] [Boost I.S. (Video)] [Anamorphic (Video)] [Lens Information] [Self Timer Setting] [Self Timer] [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 797
18. Materials - Specifications Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. Digital camera body (DC-GH5M2): Information for your safety Power source: 9.0 V Power consumption: 4.5 W (when recording with the monitor), 3.8 W (when playing back with the monitor) [ - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 798
18. Materials - Specifications Image sensor ≥ Image sensor 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 21,770,000 pixels, Primary color filter ≥ Effective number of pixels of the camera 20,330,000 pixels Latitude 12 stops ([V-Log L]) Recording format for still images ≥ File format for still images JPEG - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 799
18. Materials - Specifications When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] [L]: 5184k2920 [M]: 3840k2160 [S]: 1920k1080 4K photo: 3840k2160 When the aspect ratio setting is [1:1] [L]: 3888k3888 [M]: 2784k2784 [S]: 1968k1968 4K photo: 2880k2880 ≥ Image quality for pictures Fine / Standard / RAWiFine / - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 800
18. Materials - Specifications Viewfinder ≥ System Aspect ratio 4:3, 0.5 inches, approx. 3,680,000 dots, organic EL (OLED) live view viewfinder ≥ Field of view ratio Approx. 100 % ≥ Magnification Approx. 0.76k (35 mm film camera equivalent) (j1.0 mj1 50 mm at infinity, with aspect ratio set to - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 801
Focus mode AFS / AFC / MF ≥ AF mode Automatic detection (Face/Eye/Body/Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone Program AE (P) / Aperture-Priority AE (A) / Shutter-Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) ≥ Exposure compensation 1/3 EV steps, n5 EV ≥ ISO sensitivity (standard - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 802
18. Materials - Specifications White balance AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent lights / Flash / White set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature 1, 2, 3, 4 Shutter ≥ Format Focal-plane shutter ≥ Shutter speed Pictures: Mechanical shutter: Bulb (max. approx. 30 minutes), 60 - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 803
.]: 999 frames or more [RAWiFINE] / [RAWiSTD.] / [RAW]: 108 frames or more [When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic (Using an UHS-II compatible card.)] Zoom ≥ Extended Tele Conversion (Picture) Max. 2.0k (when a picture size of [S] is selected.) Display language - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 804
18. Materials - Specifications Interface ≥ USB USB Type-C™, SuperSpeed USB3.1 GEN1, Supports USB Power Delivery (9.0 V/ 3.0 A) ≥ [HDMI] HDMI Type A ≥ [REMOTE] ‰ 2.5 mm jack parts) ≥ Mass (Weight) Approx. 727 g/1.60 lb (camera body, with battery and one card) Approx. 647 g/1.43 lb (only camera - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 805
frequency) Specifications vary depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. Refer to the "Owner's Manual " (supplied) for details. ≥ Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™ / WPA2™ ≥ Access method Infrastructure mode Bluetooth ≥ Compliance standard Bluetooth - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 806
18. Materials - Specifications The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) • This camera complies with the "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) and "Exchangeable - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 807
quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards. Interchangeable Lens: H-FS12060 "LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S." Mount Focal length Lens construction Aperture type Maximum aperture Minimum aperture value Angle of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 808
18. Materials - Specifications In focus distance Wide: 0.20 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ / Tele: 0.25 m (0.82 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) Maximum image magnification 0.27k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.54k) Optical Image Stabilizer Yes Filter diameter 58 mm Maximum diameter - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 809
and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 810
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Google, Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of - Panasonic DC-GH5M2 | Owners Manual - Page 811
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Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>
Digital Camera
Model No.
DC-GH5M2
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product.
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