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  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 1
    Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Body Model No. DC-GH5S Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the
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    choosing Panasonic! You on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
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    compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables Panasonic Model No.: DC-GH5S Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support DC-GH5S
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    THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET].
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    that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. "High Speed HDMI cable" (Type A-Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long) • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional). • Do not use the BNC cables with the length of 2.8 m (9.2 feet) or more. • Do not use the
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    • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens
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    the Lens 11 Names and Functions of Components ......12 Quick Start Guide 14 Basic Operations 20 Setting menu items 26 Calling frequently-used menus Message Display 116 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 121 Digital Camera Accessory System ......... 126 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format
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    the lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature. - The camera is (14 oF to 32 oF)): - Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating temperature of your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus
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    Cable (for TC In/Out) (P60) 7 Cable holder (P70) 8 Shoulder Strap 9 Body Cap¢2 10 Eye Cup¢2 11 Hot shoe cover¢2 (P53) 12 Cover for the battery grip manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060). • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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    Speed Class 3 Video Speed Class 30 or higher ¢ Operation has been confirmed with a Panasonic card rated at Video Speed Class 90. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the memory card out of
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    your interchangeable lens For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version. • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is
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    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 12 3 1314 15 16 17 8 9 18 10 11 19 12 20 21 19 4 5 6 7 22 24 23 30 29 28 27 26 25 1 WIRELESS connection lamp (
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    ) 55 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P78)/ [Fn4] button (P28) 56 Battery door (P15) 57 Release lever (P15) DC coupler cover (P126) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: 58 optional) are used. • Always use a genuine
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    Preparation/Basic "Quick Start Guide" Quick Start Guide • Check that the camera is turned off. 1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
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    Preparation/Basic "Quick Start Guide" • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied for a long time may be longer than normal. 3 Inserting the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
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    Preparation/Basic "Quick Start Guide" 4 Inserting the Card (Optional) • Check that the access lamp has gone off. • Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful
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    /Basic "Quick Start Guide" ∫ Detaching the lens 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. 6 Opening the Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out
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    Preparation/Basic "Quick Start Guide" 8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]. 9 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. 8 Diopter adjustment Rotate
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    Preparation/Basic "Quick Start Guide" 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red
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    dial: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. • The operation of rotating the control dial is illustrated as below in this owner's manual. Example: When rotating the control dial to the left or right: • You can select the item to be assigned in [Control Dial Assignment] in [Dial
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    Moving: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • In this owner's manual, the up, down, left and right of the joystick are expressed as 3/4/2/1. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Press the mode dial lock button
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    set. / : Aperture value (B) • Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter A. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. (Example: In Manual Exposure Mode) Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. / : Shutter speed
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    Preparation/Basic [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) Press [LVF]. A [LVF] button B Eye sensor ョㄏブ • The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: - Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching¢ - Viewfinder display¢ - Monitor display ¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus /
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    Preparation/Basic • [ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information Without information With information (tilt sensor display) Without information (tilt sensor display) MOV 8bit 4:3 FHD 24p L AFS MOV 8bit 4:3 FHD 24p L AFS 0 98 0 98 Turned off
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    Preparation/Basic Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch Fn7 To touch and release the touch screen. Fn8 Fn9 Fn10 OFF Fn11 OFF ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. A B ∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce
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    Preparation/Basic Setting menu items 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2. 3 Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [ ]. • You can also select a menu switch icon such as [ ] by rotating the front dial. / [Intelligent Auto] (P79) [Creative Video] (P79) These menus let you set the functions
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    5 Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. • Menu items that are not available are displayed in gray. When a gray item is selected, if you press [MENU/SET], a message
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    Preparation/Basic Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. 1 Select the menu. MENU > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] 2 Press 3/4 to select
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    HLG View Assist] - [LUT Monitor Display] - [LUT HDMI Display] - [Focus Transition] - [Silent Mode] - [Peaking] - [Histogram]: [Fn8]¢ - [Guide Line] - [Video Guide Line] - [Zebra Pattern] - [Monochrome Live View] - [Constant Preview] - [Live View Boost] - [Rec Area] - [Video-Priority Display] - [Step
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    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene. 1 Set the mode dial to [¦]. • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2 Align the screen with
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    Recording Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness settings Recording Mode: ∫ Setting color 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust color. • To return to the recording screen, press [ ] again. • The color setting will return to the default level (center
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    the shutter button is pressed (Sport, trains, etc.) halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match [MF] the movement of the subject. Set the focus manually. (P36) • When recording with [AFF] or [AFC], the camera predicts the motion of moving subjects to bring them into focus. (Moving Object
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    closer to the camera will be brought into focus.¢ ¢ The exposure will be adjusted to the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]) • When a person's body is detected, it will be brought into focus. • The camera can detect the faces of up to 15 people. • To specify the person or eye
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    Recording The camera keeps adjusting the focus and exposure automatically to the specified moving object. (Dynamic Tracking) ([Tracking]) (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]) • Aim the AF tracking area over the subject to be tracked, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject. •
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    Recording 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. ∫ When selecting [ ] 1 Press [ ]. 2 Select [ ] and press 4. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus. Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3/4/2/1 Touching Moves [+].
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    Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Applicable modes: Use this function when you on nearby subject Rotate to B side: Focuses on faraway subject A MF Assist (enlarged screen) B Peaking C MF Guide • The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to
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    3/4 Sets the exposure bracket (P50) • You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.]. 3 Press [ ] to set. • In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. (ENG) DVQX1354 37
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    Recording Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial. • You can switch the functions between the rear dial and ISO LIMIT AUTO the front dial by pressing [
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    Recording ∫ Setting the ISO sensitivity range ([Dual Native ISO Setting]) Applicable modes: You can perform high-sensitive and low-noise recording with Dual Native ISO, a function that permits the changing of the native sensitivity. The available ISO sensitivity range changes according to the
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    a piece of paper within the frame at the center of the screen, and press [MENU/SET]. [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/ [ 3 ]/[ 4 ] You can set the color temperature manually. 1 Press 3. 2 Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/ SET]. ¢ [AWB] is applied when you record motion picture or perform
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    Recording [Single] [Burst] [4K PHOTO] (P41) [Post Focus] (P45) [Self Timer] [Time Lapse/ Animation] (P47) When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Focus on the
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    Recording [ ]/[ ] [4K Burst] For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is pressed and held. A Press and hold B Recording is performed For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities     [ ]/[ ] [4K Burst(S/S)] "S/S" is an
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    Recording ∫ Setting Pre-Burst Recording ([4K Burst]/[4K Burst(S/S)]) The camera starts recording approximately 1 second before the shutter button is pressed fully, so you will not miss a photo opportunity. MENU > [Rec] > [4K PHOTO] > [Pre-Burst Recording] • Auto Focus operation settings and
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    Recording ∫ Saving pictures taken with the 4K Photo function at once ([4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]) You can save pictures of a 4K burst file that were extracted from any 5 second period at once. 1 Select the menu. MENU > [Playback] > [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] 2 Press 2/1 to select the 4K photo burst
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    Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) Recording Applicable modes: The camera can perform Burst recording in the same picture quality as 4K photo recording while automatically shifting the focus to different areas. After the recording, you can select the desired focus point
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    Recording Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture 1 Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. 2 Touch the desired focus area. • If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected Fn1 area, a red frame will be displayed. You cannot save a
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    Recording Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Applicable modes: You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation. In addition, the pictures taken can be combined into a motion picture. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (P17) • Recorded pictures
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    3/4 to select an item and set. [Auto Shooting] [ON] [OFF] Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame. (Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to [ON]) [Shooting Interval] 2/1: Select the item (second) 3/4: Setting [MENU/SET]: Set
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    adjusting the aperture. (P50) Aperture Bracket • Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode. Focus Bracket Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the focus position. (P50) Press the shutter button once to
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    Recording Exposure Bracket ∫ About [More Settings] (step 2 in P49) Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure [Step] compensation range. [3•1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [7•1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order
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    : The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch, stabilizer function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of
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    Recording Jitter during motion picture recording is corrected along the vertical, horizontal, pitch, and yaw axes by making use of the In-Lens Image [E-Stabilization (Video)] Stabilizer, and Electronic Image Stabilizer. • When [E-Stabilization (Video)] operates, [ recording screen. ] is
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    (Optional) Recording Applicable modes: You can attach a flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) and take pictures with it. • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how to attach the external flash. ∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover
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    Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: The camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4 or MOV format or full high definition motion pictures that comply with the AVCHD standard. Audio is recorded in stereo. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording
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    Recording ∫ Setting the format, size and recording frame rate MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Format] [AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc. [MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. [MP4 HEVC] This data format is
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    ratio (HEVC/H.265). To play back motion pictures recorded in this mode on a device other than this camera, you will need a playback device that supports HEVC/H.265. • Use a card rated at UHS Speed Class 1 or higher to perform recording. When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected Item [C4K/8bit/150M
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    Recording Item System frequency Size Frame rate Bit rate YUV/bit Image compression [C4K/ALL-I/400M/24p] 4096k2160 24.00p 400 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit ALL-Intra [C4K/10bit/150M/24p] 4096k2160 24.00p 150 Mbps 4:2:2/10 bit Long GOP [C4K/8bit/100M/24p] 4096k2160 24.00p 100 Mbps 4:2:0/8 bit Long GOP
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    on subjects during recording. [OFF] The camera maintains the focus position at the start of recording. [ON]/[OFF] You can focus manually. Customizing the operation settings of Auto Focus for motion picture recording ([AF Custom Setting(Video)]) Applicable modes: MENU > [Motion Picture] > [AF
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    is turned off). Sets the start point (starting time) for the time code. [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. Sets the time code
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    ] is set to [FREE RUN] in Creative Video Mode. A Flash synchro socket B BNC conversion cable (for TC IN/OUT) (supplied) C BNC cable D External device that supports time code input/output. • Do not use any other BNC conversion cables (for TC IN/OUT) except the supplied one. • Do not use the BNC
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    Recording [Recording Reference] Outputs the time code signal for the images that you record. Select this setting when using more than one recording device to perform recording. Outputs the time code signal with a slight delay so that it is adjusted to HDMI images. [HDMI Reference] Select this
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    2/1 to select the Knee Mode setting, and press [MENU/SET]. [AUTO] [MANUAL] [Off] Adjusts the compression level of overexposed portions automatically. Allows you to adjust LUT data from the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) 62 DVQX1354
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    screen when [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L]. ∫ Importing LUT files • Supported LUT data format: - The ".vlt" format, which meets the requirements specified in the "VARICAM 3DLUT REFERENCE MANUAL Rev.1.0" - File names consisting of up to 8 alphanumeric characters (excluding extension) Preparations
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    Recording Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and record motion pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. MENU > [Creative Video] > [Exposure Mode] > [P]/[A]/[S]/[M] •
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    [Variable Frame Rate]. MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Format] • [MP4] and [MP4 HEVC] do not support [Variable Frame Rate]. MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] • Items available for recording with a [Variable Frame Rate] are indicated as [VFR available] on the screen. 3 Select
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    3] 3 Press [ ]. 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. 5 Set the focus position. • This is the same operation as Manual Focus operation. (P36) 6 Press [MENU/SET]. • To register focus positions to other items, repeat steps 2 through 6. • Set the items below as needed
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    3] to start Focus Transition. • The same operation can be performed by pressing 2/1 to select the position and pressing [MENU/SET]. • The MF Guide will display the current focus position A and the registered focus position B. • To end Focus Transition, press [ ]. 10 Press the motion picture
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    step 3, and then set the cropping end frame. B Cropping end frame • The setting of the Auto Focus Mode switches to [š]. (Human eyes and bodies cannot be detected. In addition, you cannot specify the person to be brought into focus.) 5 Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to
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    4K/50p) format - [4K/60p Bit Mode] ([4K/50p Bit Mode]) in [HDMI Rec Output]: [4:2:2 10bit] • HDR images appear darker on devices that do not support the HLG format. ∫ Converting the dynamic range of HDR images to display them on the monitor/ viewfinder of the camera MENU > [Creative Video] > [HLG
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    Recording Recording Motion Pictures Using a Connected External Device External monitor/recorder (HDMI output during recording) You can connect the camera's [HDMI] socket and an external monitor or recorder with an HDMI cable. HDMI output is controlled separately for recording and playback. This
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    the [Rec Quality] setting in the [Motion The output setting is determined by the Picture] menu. connected device. Output bit value • If [10bit] is not supported by the connected device, the setting changes to 8 bit. • You can set the output bit value when using a C4K/60p or 4K/60p (C4K/50p
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    Recording ∫ Setting the picture quality (size/frame rate) for HDMI output Down-convert the size/frame rate when the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]. MENU > [Motion Picture] > [HDMI Rec Output] > [Down Convert] [AUTO] Down-converts the size/frame rate setting of
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    Recording [LUT HDMI Display] [Sound Down Convert] Apply LUT (Look-Up Table) data to images that are output to an HDMI device when [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L]. • This item is available only when [Photo Style] is set to [V-Log L]. • When the camera is in Playback Mode, this function is applied
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    to [STEREO]. • When [Special Mic.] is set to [LENS AUTO], [S.SHOTGUN] or [MANUAL], [Sound Output] in the [Motion Picture] menu is fixed to [REC SOUND]. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the external microphone. XLR Microphone Adaptor (optional) By attaching an XLR microphone
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    /16bit. [OFF] Records sound using the built-in microphone. • The set sampling frequency is also applied to the sound output via HDMI. With [Sound Down Convert HDMI. (P73) • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the XLR microphone adaptor. Headphone You can record motion pictures
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    Playback Playing Back Pictures 1 Press [(]. 2 Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture A Card slot • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. 1/98 • You can switch the card selected for playback by forwarding/rewinding
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    Switching the Playback Method Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. 2.0X 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Playback Button operation Touch operation Description of operation s Enlarges/reduces the screen in large steps. s Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps. 3/4/2/1
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    Playback Playing Back Group Pictures A picture group consists of multiple pictures. You can play back pictures in a group either continuously or one by one. • You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once. [ ]: A picture group saved at once with [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]. [ ]: A picture group
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    Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting is selected, a description of the menu is displayed. Menu Menus that are only available for particular Recording Modes The following menus are displayed only for their corresponding Recording
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    Noise Cut] [Special Mic.] [Mic Socket] [Sound Output] [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] [HDMI Rec Output] [Color Bars] [Guide Line] [Video Guide Line] [Center Marker] [Highlight] [Zebra Pattern] [Expo.Meter] [MF Guide] [LVF/Monitor Disp. Set] [Monitor Info. Disp.] [Rec Area] [Video-Priority Display] [Menu
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    Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Cust.Set Mem.] [Clock Set] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Bluetooth] [Power / Wireless Indicator] [Beep] [Headphone Volume] [Economy] [Monitor Display Speed] [LVF Display Speed] [
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    Menu [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. MENU > [Rec] > [Picture Size] When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. When the aspect ratio is [16:9].
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    Menu [Metering Mode] Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. MENU > [Rec] > [Metering Mode] [] (Multiple) [] (Center weighted) [] (Spot) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of
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    Speed (Sec.) Shutter sound B (Bulb)¢1/ 60 to 1/8000th Mechanical shutter sound 1¢2 to 1/16000th Electronic shutter sound ¢1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode. ¢2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO6400]. When the setting is higher than [ISO6400], the shutter speed will be faster
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    Menu [Zebra Pattern] Indicates parts that may become white saturated through overexposure in a zebra pattern. MENU > [Custom] > [Monitor / Display] > [Zebra Pattern] [ZEBRA1] [ZEBRA2] Select [SET] to set the brightness to be processed as a zebra pattern. • You can select a brightness value
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    Menu 2 Press [DISP.] to display the brightness adjustment screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the brightness, and press [MENU/SET]. • This mode does not affect recorded images. • This effect is not applied to images output via HDMI. [System Frequency] You can change the system frequency of the motion
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    Menu MENU > [Setup] > [Folder / File Settings] [Select Folder]¢ Specifies the folder to which images are to be saved. [Create a New Folder] [OK] [Change] Creates a new folder with the same 5-digit user-defined segment as the current folder name setting. Allows you to redefine the 5-digit user-
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    Menu [Save/Restore Camera Setting] Save the camera's setup information to the card. Since saved setup information can be imported to the camera, you can apply the same setup to more than one camera. • Save/load setup information using the card inserted to the card slot 1. MENU > [Setup] > [Save/
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    Menu [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. MENU > [Playback] > [RAW Processing] 1 Select RAW images with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET] . 2 Press 3/4 to select an item. • You can set the following items. The settings
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    Menu • When [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution] or [Sharpness] is selected, the comparison screen cannot be displayed. • Each time you touch the screen twice, the display switches between enlarged and normal view. On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments: A
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 91
    more enjoyment possibilities with Bluetooth® You can connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth low energy any time. Connect to a smartphone to use a images to AV device Sending images to PC Using Web services This owner's manual refer to both smartphones and tablets as smartphones from this
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    There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations. ∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there
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    "Panasonic Image App " or "LUMIX" into the search box. 4 Select "Panasonic Image App " and install it. • Use the latest version. • Supported OSs provided in this owner's manual may differ from your device depending on the supported OS and "Image App" version. • The service may not be able to
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On the camera MENU > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > [SET] > [Pairing] • The camera enters pairing standby mode and displays its device name. On your smartphone 1 Start "Image App". • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close
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    . ∫ Terminating the Bluetooth connection to the smartphone and disabling the Bluetooth function MENU > [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth] > [OFF] Using a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth low energy Connect to a smartphone via Wi-Fi. • You can also connect via Wi-Fi to a smartphone that
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On your smartphone 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu. 2 On the Wi-Fi setting screen, select the SSID displayed on the camera. 3 Start "Image App". • When the connection confirmation screen is displayed on the camera, select [Yes] to connect. (For first time
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 97
    be used after connecting to a smartphone. Wireless connectivity required Bluetooth Wi-Fi Bluetooth Wi-Fi Support for Bluetooth low energy Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that support Bluetooth low energy. Indicates that the function can be used with smartphones that do not
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 98
    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Wi-Fi The function allows you to view images on the camera placed in your bag, or turn on the camera left in a separate place only when you record images with it. 1 Make a Bluetooth connection to
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 3 Select [ ]. 4 Record an image. A • The recorded images are saved in the camera.  • Some settings are not available.  ∫ Changing the camera's dial settings, etc. with your smartphone MENU > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Priority of Remote Device] [Camera] [
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    )] or [LUMIX(SD2)].  (To play back the image)  4 Touch the image to enlarge it. (To save the image or upload it on a social media site or other web service) 5 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it. • When you play a motion picture, image quality differs from that of the
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Depending on the smartphone or its OS version, pictures in RAW format may not be displayed correctly. • You cannot save the following types of images: - Motion pictures in [AVCHD], [MP4] (only those with a size of [4K]), [MP4 HEVC], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV] format - 4K burst files -
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    Storage. https://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/lumix_faqs/ A Wireless access point B Cloud Storage  Wi-Fi LUMIX CLUB   Wi LUMIX CLUB". Once the setup procedure below is completed, you can back up data to a cloud storage service just by performing step 2. • Refer to the operating instructions
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    refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF panasonic.net/eng/c/ 2 Enter your "LUMIX CLUB" login ID and password and log in to the service. • If you are required to register an email address, operate following the on-screen instructions. 3 Select and register the cloud storage service
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Running a backup Preparations: The following conditions are required to use Auto Cloud Backup: • Set the camera to a state in which it can be turned on with the smartphone (standby state). (P98) - Camera: [Bluetooth] and [Remote Wakeup] are set to [ON]. - Camera: The Camera On/Off
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    can be optimized, such as one that offers a wide view of the sky, to try positioning. In addition, refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone. • Images with location information are indicated with [ ]. • The smartphone drains its battery faster while acquiring location information
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    ]. To specify a folder, create a new folder, or set a password to the folder, select [Create manually]. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF). When not using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (For Mac) Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.11, macOS 10.12 Example: OS X v10.8 1 Select
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    3 Select [PC]. 4 Select the connection method. Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection 1 Select [Via Network]. 2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)]. 3 Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS mode. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5 On the camera, perform the operation that
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    that of your region, images may not be played back correctly. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • Use a "High Speed HDMI cable" with the HDMI logo. Cables on the communication environment. • Supported OSs are current as of January 2018 and are subject to change. 108 DVQX1354 (ENG)
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    software. Download the software while it is available for download. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10xe.html (This Site is English only.) , refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" or the operating instructions for the respective software programs.
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 110
    them to it. • The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows. For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed on the desktop • Card AD_LUMIX CAMSET DCIM 100XXXXX PXXX0001.JPG PXXX0999.JPG 101XXXXX 999XXXXX CAMSET: DCIM
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    macOS 10.12 Interface USB port (Super Speed USB (USB 3.0)) • Supported OSs are current as of January 2018 and are subject to change. • For details on how to use the "LUMIX Tether", refer to the operation guide of "LUMIX Tether" (PDF file). ∫ Operating the camera from a PC Preparations: Install
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    Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ style) in the monitor. In recording ] (monitor  MOV FHD 8bit 24p 4:3 L BKT AFS  Fn7  ラュン ʷ Fn8 MINI Fn9 F SS  AEL  1 BKT BKT BKT 3.5 60 0 160 AWB  98 C1
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    Shift (P21) Aperture value (P19) Aperture Bracket (P50) Shutter speed (P19) Exposure compensation value (P37) Exposure Bracket (P50) Brightness (P31) Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity (P38) 3 Name¢2 Number of days that have passed since the departure date¢3 Age¢2 Location¢3 Current date
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    Others 5 BKT AWB AWBc VÐî Ñ 1 1 98 r20 8m30s White Balance Bracket, White Balance Bracket (Color Temperature) (P51) White Balance Fine Adjustment White Balance (P39) Color (P31) Number of recordable pictures Maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously Available recording time¢1
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    (P19) Battery indication Card (displayed only during recording) 2 ISO A AUTO 0 0 ISO sensitivity (P38) Exposure compensation value (P37) Brightness (P31) Manual Exposure Assistance ‰ Œ Flash Mode (P53) WL Flash 3 Single Burst 4K Photo (P41) Post Focus (P45) Self-timer AFS AFF AFC MF
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    in some cases. • Please also refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)", which describes more detailed information. ] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 117
    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)", which describes more detailed information. The camera cannot be
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    pictures, set [Flkr Decrease]. It can reduce the flicker or striping by allowing you to set a fixed shutter speed. You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode. (P64) The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 119
    Others The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Is the card inserted? • Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit. > It is recommended to use the software "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" to write pictures from PC to card. •
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    Windows PC or Mac computer. When both settings do not match severely, please match them. It takes time to transmit an image to the web service. Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be transmitted. • Is the size of the image too large? > Reduce the image size at [Size
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 121
    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DC-GH5S): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V (8.4 V ) 3.7 W (When recording with recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic (ENG) DVQX1354 121
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    AWB/AWBc/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/Flash/ White set1, 2, 3, 4/White Balance K set1, 2, 3, 4 Program AE/Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority AE/Manual exposure 1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system, Multiple/Center weighted/Spot 3.2q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 123
    ¢/SDXC Memory Card¢ ¢ Card slot 1/Card slot 2: UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 UHS-II Video Speed Class 60 (Operation has been confirmed with a Panasonic card rated at Video Speed Class 90.) Double slot recording function is available. When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 3328k2496 pixels (4K photo
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 124
    .4 mm (D) (5.45q (W)k3.86q (H)k3.44q (D)) (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 660 g/1.46 lb (with one card and the battery) Approx. 580 g/1.28 lb (camera body) Approx. 870 g/1.92 lb (with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060), one card and the battery) s10 oC¢ to 40 oC (14 oF¢ to 104 oF) ¢ The
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 125
    MHz to 2480 MHz Battery Charger (Panasonic DMW-BTC13): Information for your safety 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0815F): Information for your safety Input: Output: Operating oF) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLF19PP): Information for your safety Voltage
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 126
    DC Coupler¢2 LED Video Light Flash Stereo Shotgun Microphone Stereo Microphone XLR Microphone Adaptor Shutter Remote Control Battery Grip Body ). ¢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.
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 127
    PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/ index.html?model=DC-GH5S&dest=P • Click the desired language. ∫ To check the URL and QR code on the camera MENU > [Setup] > [Online Manual] [URL display] [QR Code display] Displays the URL of the website
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 128
    your purchase price. The Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 129
    product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 (ENG) DVQX1354 129
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    Others PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. As of July 2015 130 DVQX1354 (ENG)
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    type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Laboratories. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or
  • Panasonic DC-GH5S | Basic Operating Manual - Page 132
    DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark,
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