Panasonic DC-GX850 Advanced Owners Manual - Page 306

12. Others Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS]? (P202) You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. The recorded picture is whitish. • Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar. > If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. > Refer to P315 when the image sensor gets dirty. The recorded picture is too bright or dark. • Is the AE Lock (P110) applied incorrectly? Multiple pictures are taken at one time. • Check the drive mode setting. (P134) • Are you using the bracket function? (P138) The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. • Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? (P202) • Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]? (P200) • Is the AF Lock (P110) applied incorrectly? The recorded picture is blurred. The Image Stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P137) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed. • Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function? (P17) The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Try the following: > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P113) > Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [Noise Reduction]. (P180) > Set the [Long Shtr NR] to [ON]. (P192) 306