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features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-GH4 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Message Display Troubleshooting Finding the information you need Contents Contents by Function Menu list Register online at www.panasonic.com/register - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 2
and icons P355 Search from "Message Display" P364 Search from "Menu list" P368 Search from "Troubleshooting" P393 Click this icon to jump to "Finding the information you need". Click For details on how to use this manual, see the next page. Wi-FiR function/NFC function P3 P254 2 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 3
and jump to the corresponding page. • Operations and other details of this manual may vary depending on the Adobe Reader version you are using. ∫ About the function cannot be used. : Continued to next page. In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. [MENU] > - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 4
taking pictures now, refer to the steps for using the Intelligent Auto Mode as a guide. In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Attaching the Shoulder Strap. (P26) 1 • Attach the other side of the shoulder strap. Charging - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 5
the monitor. (P35) • Hold the monitor to open it, rotate it 6 180o to the lens side, and return it to its original position. Turn the camera on and set the clock. 7 (P36) ON OFF 8 Formatting the card (initialization). (P58) Set the mode dial to [¦]. (P41) • The dial is locked if - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 6
. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. (P39) A 2.8 60 Check the picture you have taken. 1/98 11 • The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have just taken. (P311) • To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(]. (P221) 6 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 7
Contents Finding the information you need 2 How to use this manual 3 Quick Start Guide 4 Contents by Function 13 1. Before Use Care of this Camera 16 Standard Accessories 17 Names and Functions of Components 18 About the Lens ...21 Cards Compatible with this unit 22 2. Getting Started/Basic - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 8
101 • Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad 104 • Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position 105 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 107 Select a Drive Mode 112 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 113 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 116 Taking Pictures with the Self - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 9
AE Mode 148 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed 150 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode 150 • Shutter-Priority AE Mode 151 • Manual Exposure Mode 152 • Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).........155 • Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 10
Recording Motion Picture 191 • Recording motion pictures in 4K 193 • Setting the format, size and recording 200 Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed motion picture recording 208 • Recording while monitoring camera images 212 • Setting the recording method of - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 11
the camera ...........269 Displaying pictures on a TV 272 Printing Wirelessly 273 When sending images to AV device 274 When sending images to PC 276 Using Web services 280 • When sending images to web service 281 • When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 284 Registering to the "LUMIX CLUB - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 12
299 [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu 302 11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Using the [Custom] menu 304 Change the Quick 322 12. Connecting to other equipment Enjoying Motion Pictures in 4K 323 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 325 • recording time.........390 Troubleshooting 393 Cautions for Use 410 12 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 13
P155 [Multi Exp P168 [Silent Mode P170 [3D Rec P343 Focus (AF/MF) [Focus Mode P93 [AF Mode P94 Adjusting the AF area position ..... P101 [Manual Focus P107 [AF/AE Lock P159 Drive [Drive Mode P112 Maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously P114 [Self Timer P118 [Time Lapse - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 14
P193 [Rec Quality P193 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures P200 Creative Video Mode P202 [Silent Operation P204 Motion pictures in 4K P193 Image [Master Pedestal Level P206 [Luminance Level P206 Audio [Mic Level Adj P207 [Wind Cut P207 [Mic Level Limiter P207 [Lens - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 15
Playback P224 Motion picture playback P222 [Delete P227 [Auto Review P311 Display/playback settings [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp P247 [Slide P264 In combination with other devices Printing images P273 Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ........ P284 Sending images to a PC P276 Sending images to an AV - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 16
with the H-HS12035 and H-HS35100 lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature. - Make sure the built-in flash is closed. image to temporarily become hazy. If this occurs, turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit in a temperature stable environment for several minutes. It - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 17
. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to "Basic Owner's Manual". • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 18
19 7 8 20 9 10 11 21 22 4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P255) 2 Status indicator (P36) 3 Camera ON/OFF switch (P36) 4 Focus distance reference mark (P110) 5 [Wi-Fi] button (P255)/[Fn1] button (P317) 6 [ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P132) 7 [ ](Exposure Compensation - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 19
the battery grip connector out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. DC coupler cover (P353) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 55 the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. 56 Battery door (P32) 57 Release lever (P32) 19 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 20
1. Before Use ∫ Lens H-HS12035 H-FS14140 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Focus ring (P107) 4 Zoom ring (P162) 5 Wide 6 [O.I.S.] switch (P51) 7 Contact point 8 Lens fitting mark (P23) 9 Lens mount rubber (P413) 1 2 345 6 7 8 20 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 21
. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs /dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using. • The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 22
the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) 22 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 23
not press the lens release button D when you attach a lens. • Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched. • It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 24
lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. A Lens release button • When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to attach the body cap to the camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens. Zoom operations When using the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) Rotate - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 25
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Attaching the Lens Hood When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 26
to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet 2 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 27
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 28
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator On: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - The battery temperature is too high or - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 29
: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on. • When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 30
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 31
seconds. • You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. When flash is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 32
(to the OPEN side). 2: Open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 33
• Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the card door to open it. 2 Push it securely to the end and then close it firmly. • Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 34
deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 35
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below. 1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 36
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. ON • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit OFF on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 37
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P54) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P36. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 38
clearly. A Diopter adjustment dial Tips for taking good pictures Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and (P18) with your fingers or other objects. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Be sure to remove the lens cap when - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 39
, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a lens that is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function. • When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction Detection Function may not work correctly. • Motion pictures taken with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 40
22 mm to 140 mm) • Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you can instantly set the camera ready for recording. Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture. Start - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 41
at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P150) The shutter speed speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P152) The exposure is adjusted by example, you can record motion pictures in 4K (motion pictures with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]). - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 42
Started/Basic Operations Rear Dial/Front Dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • This owner's manual describes operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows: e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left e.g.: When rotating the front - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 43
performed. • This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1. Even when the camera is operated using the touch [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 44
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information) Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the screen. In Recording Mode • You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the monitor and the viewfinder - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 45
also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P310) • If you set [Guide Line] in the [Custom] menu, the guide lines are displayed. (P309) • If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become darker after - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 46
sensor display With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc. 1 Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor. 2 Check the tilt of the camera. A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt • When the tilt of - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 47
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations In Playback Mode • Screen will switch as follows: With information¢1 Detailed information display¢2 4:3 L 1/98 F3.5 60 2 0 00 AWB F3.5 60 0 WB AWB ISO 200 AFS P STD. 2014.12. 1 10:00 4:3 L s RGB 100-0001 Histogram display¢2 F3.5 60 0 ISO200 1/98 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 48
or bright light shining around the eyepiece. In that case, press [LVF] to switch the display. • During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does not automatically switch the display to the Viewfinder with the eye sensor. • You can set the eye sensor sensitivity in [Eye Sensor] in the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 49
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch panel (Touch operations) Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Fn6 • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to Fn7 touch the center of the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 50
Operations • Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger. • If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 51
Optical Image Stabilizer 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. - The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) supports the stabilizer function. • When - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 52
the viewfinder when panning in [ ]. Not available in these cases: • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. - When there is a lot of jitter - When the zoom magnification is high - When using the Digital Zoom - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 53
the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. [Q.MENU]/[Fn2] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn2] (function 2). At the time of purchase, it is initially - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 54
in which you press the cursor button and rotate the control dials. In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [ set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 55
) Touch the Setting to set. • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. 55 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 56
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (In touch operation) Touch [ ]. • When [Menu Information] (P66) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. • If you set [Menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 57
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Entering Text It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) • Example - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 58
formatting. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. Restoring the default settings ([Reset]) The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 59
not been used for the time selected on the setting. [5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode]. • To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button or touch the monitor. • When the monitor/viewfinder - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 60
/Basic Operations Using the [Setup] menu The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P54. [Clock Set] - • Refer - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 61
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P239). [Travel Setup - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 62
to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Also, when connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers. • When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the volume is set to 0. [Headphone Volume] Adjust the volume of the connected headphone set (commercially available) - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 63
to the ambient light level. [Monitor Luminance] „ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. ... 1 [MODE1]: Make the monitor brighter. ... 2 [MODE2]: Make the monitor darker. • The brightness of pictures displayed on the monitor is enhanced - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 64
with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [Select on connection]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set when connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set when connecting to a PC. 64 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 65
C4K]/[4K]/[1080p] • This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected. • This will work only during playback. • If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a constant setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 66
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations [TV Connection] [3D Playback]: Set the output method for 3D pictures. [ ]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [ ]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 67
language. [Version Disp.] - • This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked. • Press [MENU/SET] on the version display Reset] An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is turned off. [ON]/[OFF] [No.Reset] Reset the file number of - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 68
in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] (P290)) • Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within the camera from being misused. • Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 69
the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them. The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures) [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 70
Auto Plus Mode. (P76) 2 Align the screen with the subject. • When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for • The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings. - Scene Detection - Backlight - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 71
[ ]. ∫ About the flash Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness. • Open the flash when the flash is to be used - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 72
will be slightly narrower. • A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. • If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected. • Flash is fixed to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 73
The angle of view will be slightly narrower. • A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. • You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete. • A moving - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 74
3. Easy Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. 1 Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. 2 Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial. SS 500 250 125 60 30 F 2.8 4.0 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 75
the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera. Setting brightness 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness. level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. • The color setting will return - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 76
]/ [Monitor Info. Disp.]/[Rec Area]/[Video-Priority Display]/[Auto Review]/[Fn Button Set]/ [Q.MENU]/[Dial Set.]/[Video Button]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[Eye Sensor]/ [Touch Settings]/[Touch Scroll]/[Menu Guide]/[Shoot w/o Lens] [Silent Mode]/[Guide Line] Intelligent Auto Mode 76 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 77
3. Easy Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 78
[DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. • When the image effect selection screen display is set to the guide display, description of the selected image effect is displayed. Normal display Guide display List display • To change Creative Control Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 79
3. Easy Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. 1 Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the rear dial to set. • If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 80
3. Easy Recording For details on "Creative Control Mode" settings, refer to P77. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. Items that can be set Freshness Understated colors Pop colors [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. Items that can be set Color - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 81
3. Easy Recording [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. Items that can be set Color Red emphasized Blue emphasized [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 82
3. Easy Recording [Rough Monochrome] This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise. Items that can be set Grittiness Less gritty Grittier • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Silky Monochrome - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 83
the desired color tone by rotating the rear dial, and then press [ ]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. Items that can be set Color Orange emphasized Blue emphasized 83 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 84
3. Easy Recording [Toy Pop] This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a toy camera. Items that can be set Area with reduced peripheral brightness Small Large [Bleach Bypass] This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create a calm - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 85
will be approximately 8 times longer than usual. • If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes. • When the [Focus Mode] is set to [MF], move the focused location to the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 86
3. Easy Recording [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. Items that can be set Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Fantasy] This - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 87
3. Easy Recording [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness. Items that can be set Amount of color left Small amount of color Large amount of color ∫ Set the color to leave in Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen. 1 Press 3 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 88
3. Easy Recording ∫ Setting the light source You can change the position and size of the light source. 1 Press 3 to display the setting screen. • Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the center position of the light source. • The position - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 89
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Applicable modes: Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ʷ ]. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 90
3. Easy Recording Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 91
with Auto Focus Applicable modes: By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. • The Focus Mode will be set. (P93) AFS/ MF - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 92
bright subjects or subjects without contrast. • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects. • When it is dark or when jitter occurs. • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects. 92 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 93
. When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction) [MF] Set the focus manually. (P107) ∫ About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 94
subject. • While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen. • When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS]. • Depending on the lens used, [AFF - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 95
P97) • Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P101) The camera focuses on the subject you specify. The exposure will be optimized for the subject. of the AF area for the subject. (P99) ([1-Area]) ([Pinpoint]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 96
fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and The AF Mode is switched to [ ]. - When the face is not facing the camera - When the face is at an angle - When the face is extremely bright or - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 97
the mark indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow A AF - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 98
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. A AF tracking frame • AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject. • The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released. • Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed. A Touch operation - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 99
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting the shape of the AF area ([Custom Multi]) Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. • If you press 4, the AF area setting - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 100
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When selecting [ ]/[ ] When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the horizontal size and position. Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3/4/2/1 Touching Moves the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 101
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area Applicable modes: When or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. • When - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 102
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched. When selecting [ ] The 49 AF areas are - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 103
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Select [ ] and press 4. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 104
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad Applicable modes: By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P314) in the [Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. • If you touch the monitor when the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 105
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Applicable modes: By setting [Touch AF] (P314) in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF+AE], you can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touched. 1 Select the menu. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 106
around the touched location. Not available in these cases: • [AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases. - In Manual Focus - When using the Digital Zoom - When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button 106 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 107
distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens. When using the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035/H-FS14140) having a focus ring When using the interchangeable lens having a focus - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 108
DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the center. 4 Adjust the focus. A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide • The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) (P111) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 109
• MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch screen ] > [AF/AE Lock] > [AF-ON] If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will work. • Auto Focus works at the center of the frame. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 110
of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range A Focus - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 111
setting switches in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF]. • This function works in Manual Focus or when focus is being adjusted manually with [AF+MF]. • Since portions with clear outlines on the screen are highlighted as in-focus portions, portions to be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 112
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 113
Number of burst shots ¢2 The electronic shutter will operate. ¢3 Recording conditions are based on CIPA standards and an SDHC card manufactured by Panasonic is used. ¢4 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 114
Focus/Release Priority Focus AFS AFF/AFC¢1 [FOCUS] [RELEASE] [FOCUS] [RELEASE] At the first picture Normal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3 MF - Focus set with Manual Focus ¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢2 The burst - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 115
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings • We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P353 for information about the shutter remote control. • When the burst speed is set - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 116
the number of pictures that you set is taken. • The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. 116 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 117
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings ∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Auto Bracket] 2 Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 118
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 119
Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. • When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 120
screen will be displayed only when you press [MENU/SET] for the first time after switching the drive mode dial to [ ]. In other cases, the camera operates as usual, displaying the menu screen.) • If you touch [ ] before taking pictures, the setting screen for [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 121
Shot is continued even with the power turned off. When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the power manually, press the shutter button halfway. • If [Fn1] is pressed or [ ] is touched while this unit is turned on, a selection screen asking you to pause - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 122
picture. • When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] [4K/30p]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p] • When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL )] [4K/25p]/[FHD/50p]/[FHD/25p]/[HD/25p]/[VGA/25p] [Frame Rate] Sets the number - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 123
Time Lapse Shot settings You can change the settings in [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu. • This function is not for use in a security camera. • If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft. • Recording for long periods in cold places such as - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 124
screen will be displayed only when you press [MENU/SET] for the first time after switching the drive mode dial to [ ]. In other cases, the camera operates as usual, displaying the menu screen.) • If you touch [ ] before taking pictures, the setting screen for [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 125
button is pressed fully, recording starts. This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame. [Shooting Interval] (Only when [Auto Shooting] same way. • If the camera is turned off during recording, a message for resuming the recording is displayed when the camera is turned on. Selecting - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 126
picture. • When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] [4K/30p]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p] • When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL )] [4K/25p]/[FHD/50p]/[FHD/25p]/[HD/25p]/[VGA/25p] [Frame Rate] Sets the number - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 127
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings ∫ Changing the settings of Stop Motion Animation You can change the settings in [Time Lapse/Animation] in the [Rec] menu. ∫ Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group Selecting [Add to Picture Group] in step 6 will display group pictures recorded - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 128
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings This chapter introduces functions that work for pictures and those that work for both pictures and motion pictures. • For information on functions that work only for motion pictures, refer to P206. Setting the Picture Quality and Size ≠ P129 • [Aspect - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 129
to suit printing or the playback method. MENU > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] [4:3] [3:2] [16:9] [1:1] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc. Square aspect ratio • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 130
.¢1 [] RAW You can only record RAW images.¢2 [ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ]. ¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. ¢2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio. 130 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 131
Settings About RAW RAW format refers to a data format of images that have not been processed. Playback and editing of RAW images require the camera or the dedicated software. You can make advanced adjustments by editing RAW images. For example, you can adjust the White Balance after taking pictures - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 132
40 AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. • Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢1 (Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 133
Increased Less • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P181. • [ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode. • When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200]. • Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode. [AUTO]/[200 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 134
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. MENU > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] [1/3 EV] [1 EV] [L.100]¢/[L.125]¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 135
pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ] [ ]¢ When taking pictures under incandescent lights When taking pictures with the flash only [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ]/[ 4 ] The manually set value is used [] When using the preset color temperature setting ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 136
on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ], [ 4 ]. • The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera's flash. (P181) ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 137
and Color Tone Settings Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ], or [ 4 ], and then press 3. 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 138
returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. - When you reset the White Balance in [ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] - When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] 138 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 139
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 140
is plotted as a nonlinear curve. This is called the gamma curve. • In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting will be reset to [Standard] when the camera is switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on and off. • Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 141
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings 2 Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. [Contrast] S [Sharpness] [r] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 142
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]) Applicable modes: You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the brightness on the screen. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Highlight Shadow] 2 Press - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 143
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings • The screen display can be switched by pressing [DISP.] on the brightness adjustment screen. • Settings registered to / / ヤヒ ヤビ ヤピ will be stored even after this unit is turned off. • Turning off this unit will return the setting adjusted with / / - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 144
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Using Image Correction Functions Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the background and subject is great, etc. MENU > [Rec] > [i.Dynamic] - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 145
[n1 EV]/[n2 EV]/[n3 EV]: Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure parameters. [Auto Align] [ON]: Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other problems that can cause the images to misalign. Recommended for use during hand-held shooting. [OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 146
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR]) Applicable modes: The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. MENU > [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 147
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings Setting the color space ([Color Space]) Applicable modes: Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. MENU > [Rec] > [Color Space] [sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space. This is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 148
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 149
exposure value. 3 Program Shift limit Represents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select when you use Program Shift with the camera. • "EV" is an abbreviation of "Exposure Value". The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed. Not available in these cases: • Program - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 150
and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. Aperture-Priority AE Mode When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 151
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Shutter-Priority AE Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 152
dial to set the aperture value. A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance A SS 8 15 30 60 125 F 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 11 +3 5.6 value When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 153
AUTO] or [ ], it will switch to [200]. • This cannot be used when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]. • It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode. • We recommend using a tripod or the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 154
aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen MENU > [Custom] > [Constant Preview] > [ON]/[OFF] • Close the flash. • It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode. • Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. • If the exposure - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 155
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 156
values and shutter speed blink red A when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than when in Manual Exposure mode. For more details on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to P153. 3.5 8000 -3 2 0 00 r98 A 1 Set a function button to [One Push - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 157
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. 1 Press [ ]. 2 Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to compensate - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 158
recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen. • The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camera is turned off. (When [Exposure Comp. Reset] (P67) is set to [OFF]) 158 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 159
is locked in the default setting. 3 While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture and then AEL 2.8 60 press shutter button fully. A effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. • Only the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 160
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] MENU > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked. • When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF LOCK] Only the focus is locked. • When the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 161
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 brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 162
an interchangeable lens¢1 T Cursor buttons of this unit¢2, 4 W Cursor buttons of this unit¢2, 4 When using the interchangeable lens that does not support the zoom T side: Enlarges distant subject W side: Widens angle of view 3/1: Enlarges distant subject 4/2: Widens angle of view ¢1 The zoom - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 163
set the quality to [A] or [›]. When recording motion pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.] 2.4k (motion pictures size is set to [FHD] in [Rec Quality]) 3.6k (motion lever or 3/4/2/1. • When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom, Extended Tele Conversion becomes available after zooming - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 164
function is not available in the following cases: - When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] - When a frame rate with a number of frames to [ON] - [Multi Exp.] - When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connection (except for Creative Video Mode) 164 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 165
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene [Digital Zoom] Applicable modes: Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification. (Continuous zooming is not possible.) MENU > [Rec] > [Digital Zoom] > [4t]/[ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 166
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene [Disp Focal Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position. A Focal distance indication B Current focal distance [ON]/[OFF] A B When you operate the zoom with this setting [ON], the zoom will stop at - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 167
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Zooming using touch operations You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom) (Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable) 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ]. • The slide bar is displayed. AE 3 Perform zoom - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 168
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) Applicable modes: Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image) 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Multi Exp.] 2 Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 169
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene ∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step 2 and set it. • [ON]: • [OFF]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 170
is set, the following functions light up/flash. - Status indicator - Self-timer indicator - Wi-Fi connection lamp • Sounds that are produced by the camera regardless of your operations, such as the lens aperture sound, cannot be muted. • Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 171
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound ([Electronic Shutter]) Applicable modes: The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimized blur. We - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 172
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Minimizing vibration of the shutter Applicable modes: To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the specified time has passed. Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Shutter Delay] Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 173
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. KEN KEN Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Face Recog.] Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY] • [Face Recog.] will turn - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 174
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene • [Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [š]. • During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first picture. • When group pictures are played back, the name of the first picture of the set is displayed. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 175
are 6 people already 1HZ -'0 registered. Delete a person already registered to register a new person. 3 Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 176
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 4 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can register up to 3 face images. [Name] [Age] [Add Images] It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 177
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]. 2 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 178
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images Applicable modes: By setting the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and age in months and years on images. You can display them during playback or stamp them on - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 179
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene ∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name] Select the [OFF] setting in step 1. • The age and name can be printed out using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" bundled software on the DVD (supplied). Not available in these cases: • Still pictures recorded during motion picture - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 180
possible by opening the built-in flash. A To open the flash Turn the camera on, and press the flash open button. B To close the flash Push the of white saturation will blink black and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P186) in - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 181
set to [OFF]. • Observe the following points. Not doing so may cause the camera to deform, discolor or malfunction. - Do not bring objects too close to the such as [Forced On/Red-Eye], do not close the flash immediately after the camera emits a pre-flash. • It may take time to charge the flash if - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 182
MENU > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Firing Mode] 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [TTL] [MANUAL] The camera automatically sets the flash output. Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you can shoot the photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 183
not move until the second flash is activated. • The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident. ∫ Correcting red eyes When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 184
(Sec.) 1 to 1/8000th Œ 60¢3 to 1/8000th ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. ¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode. • When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/250th of a second. • In - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 185
7. Flash Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Flash Synchro] 2 Press 3/4 to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 186
external flash. (excluding the wireless flash) (P347) Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation Applicable modes: The camera automatically optimizes the flash output for the Exposure Compensation value. Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Auto Exposure Comp - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 187
Wireless Flashes Applicable modes: By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L flash button to open the built-in flash or attach a flash (DMW-FL360L or DMW-FL580L: optional) to the camera. 3 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Flash] > [Wireless] 4 Press 3/4 to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 188
7. Flash 5 Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Channel] and then press [MENU/SET]. 6 Press 3/4 to select the channel and then press [MENU/SET]. • Select the channel you have set for the external flashes in step 1. 7 Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Setup] and then press [MENU/SET]. 8 Press 3/4 to select - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 189
Flash Adjust.] Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to [MANUAL]. • You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3. • When a flash is not attached to the camera, these settings will be set for the built-in flash; when a flash is attached to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 190
7. Flash Using other settings for wireless flash recording Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast shutter speed. Select the menu. (P54 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 191
the [Playback] menu. The motion picture may not be divided near the very end of it. To avoid this, record approximately 3 seconds longer. - Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote control (optional) to record motion pictures. (P353) 191 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 192
performed for the ones not listed below. Selected Recording Mode - Program AE Mode - Aperture-Priority AE Mode - Shutter-Priority AE Mode - Manual Exposure Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture Normal motion picture Not available in these cases: • Motion pictures cannot be recorded - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 193
mode dial to [ ]. (P41) 2 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV]. (P193) 3 Set the motion picture size to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu. (P193) Setting the format, size and recording frame rate Applicable modes: 1 Select the menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 194
8. Recording Motion Pictures ∫ Indication of the icon A Size B ALL-lntra C Bit rate D Recording frame rate (Sensor output) • "ALL-Intra" refers to a data compression AB FHD ALL-I C 200M 24p D method in which each frame is compressed. The file size of motion pictures recorded in this method - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 195
8. Recording Motion Pictures When [AVCHD] is selected (±: Available, -: Not available) Item System frequency 59.94Hz 50.00Hz 24.00Hz (NTSC) (PAL) (CINEMA) Size Recording Sensor frame rate output¢2 Bit rate [FHD/28M/ 60p]¢1 ± - - 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps [FHD/28M/ 50p]¢1 - ± - - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 196
larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds. • You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back as multiple files. 196 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 197
25.00p Sensor output¢3 24.00 29.97 25.00 Bit rate 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps - - ± 3840k2160 24.00p 24.00 100 Mbps [4K/100M/24p]¢1 ± - - 3840k2160 23.98p 23.98 100 Mbps [FHD/ALL-I¢2/ ± - - 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 200 Mbps 200M/60p] [FHD/100M/60p] ± - - 1920k1080 59 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 198
8. Recording Motion Pictures • Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files. ∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Even when a compatible - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 199
] [MF] [Continuous AF] [ON] [OFF] [ON]/[OFF] Description of settings The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during recording. (P93) The camera maintains the focus position at the start of recording. You can focus manually. (P107) • When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 200
8. Recording Motion Pictures Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Applicable modes: Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 201
8. Recording Motion Pictures • The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9]. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: - When the motion picture size is set to [VGA] in [Rec Quality] - When the frame rate for motion pictures is set to [24p] in [Rec - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 202
aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Exposure Mode] 3 Press 3/4 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 203
color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on the screen. In that case, change the Recording Mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/100. If you use [Synchro Scan] (P218), you can adjust the reduction setting in even finer increments. • If - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 204
8. Recording Motion Pictures Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 205
Level Disp.]/[SS/Gain Operation] • [Custom] menu: [Center Marker]/[Zebra Pattern]/[Monochrome Live View]/ [Video-Priority Display] Recording while monitoring camera images ≠ P212 • [Motion Picture] menu: [HDMI Rec Output] Setting the recording method of time code ≠ P214 • [Motion Picture] menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 206
not only can you adjust the way black appears, but also the luminance balance of the entire image. • This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode. j Side This side creates a high contrast image with a crisp atmosphere. 1 Select the menu. (P54) n0 (Standard) This is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 207
input level automatically ([Mic Level Limiter]) Applicable modes: The camera adjusts the sound input level automatically, minimizing the sound distortion [ON]/[OFF] • This function works only when an interchangeable lens that supports power zoom is used. • When this function is used, the sound - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 208
picture recording You can change the screen and display settings so that it will be convenient for you to handle motion pictures with the camera. [Mic Level Disp.] Applicable modes: Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the recording screen. MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Mic Level - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 209
: You can switch the units of shutter speed values and gain (sensitivity) values in Creative Video Mode. • This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Motion Picture] > [SS/Gain Operation] 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 210
8. Recording Motion Pictures Checking areas that may be white saturated ([Zebra Pattern]) Applicable modes: You can check areas that may be white saturated by displaying areas above a certain luminance level in a zebra pattern. You can also set the minimum luminance level (brightness) to be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 211
the recording screen in black and white. This function is convenient when a black and white screen will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus. MENU > [Custom] > [Monochrome Live View] Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this function will not work - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 212
IPB 50M 24.00p 1/98 0 AWB 0 WB AWB AFS STD. 2014.12. 1 10:00 MOV FHD IPB 50M 24.00p 100-0001 Recording while monitoring camera images Applicable modes: During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion pictures on the TV, etc. • Refer to P325 on how to connect with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 213
or hides the displays of information. [ON]: Outputs the displays on the camera as they are. [OFF]: Outputs only the image. • If you 4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] and the image is output through the HDMI connection, it may take longer than usual to adjust the focus with Auto Focus and the camera - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 214
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 recording method. [DF] (Drop frame): The camera modifies the difference between recorded time and time code. This method is used for - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 215
FHD/100M/24p] to [12fps] and record a motion picture, a quick motion effect of 2k can be gained. • This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode. • Recording with a variable frame rate is possible with the following settings in [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality]. [AVCHD - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 216
8. Recording Motion Pictures 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Quality] 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Items available for recording with a variable frame rate are indicated as [VFR available] on the screen. 3 Select [Variable Frame Rate] with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 217
may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes. • When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring, you cannot set focus with Manual Focus. Set focus before setting [Variable Frame Rate]. • To play back motion pictures recorded with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 218
stripes on images in Creative Video Mode. By fine-adjusting the shutter speed, you can reduce flickering and horizontal stripes that appear on the camera's image when recording the screen of a TV or PC. • This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is set to either [S] or [M] in Creative Video - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 219
of an external monitor. When you display color bars, a test tone will also be output. • The brightness and color tone that appear on the camera's monitor or viewfinder may differ from those that appear on another device such as an external monitor. Check the final picture quality on another device - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 220
system is PAL [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)] This system frequency is for creating films • A message prompting you to restart the camera will be displayed. Turn off and on the camera. • By default, the system frequency is set to the broadcasting system of your purchase region, [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] or - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 221
press the shutter button halfway or press the motion picture button. Not available in these cases: • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" established by JEITA "Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association" and with Exif "Exchangeable - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 222
pausing) Reduce volume level Increase volume level ¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again. • If you do not operate the camera for approximately 2 seconds, touch icons and other screen displays will disappear. To display them, touch the screen. • If you press [MENU/SET - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 223
play back. - When the motion picture size is set to [C4K] in [Rec Quality]: 4096k2160 (9 M) - When the motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Quality]: [M] (8 M) - When the motion picture size is set to [FHD], [HD] in [Rec Quality]: [S] (2 M) • Still pictures created from a motion picture may - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 224
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Switching the Playback Method Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k A • If the rear dial is rotated to the left after the image is enlarged, the magnification will be reduced. 2.0X • When you change - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 225
the Calendar screen is first displayed. • You can display the Calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2014. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 226
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Continuously playing back Group Pictures Select a picture with the group picture icon and then press 3. • The same operation can be performed by touching the group picture icon • When playing back group pictures one at a time, options are displayed. [From the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 227
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 228
to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET] to execute. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. • Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) (P353). • Depending on the number of pictures to be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 229
composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Slide Show] 2 Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 230
9. Playing Back and Editing Images ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next. [AUTO]/[ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 231
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Playback Mode] Playback in [Normal Play], [Picture Only], [Video Only], [3D Play], [Category Play] or [Favorite Play] can be selected. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Playback Mode] 2 Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 232
it on images using a smartphone/tablet. (P267) • You need to install "Panasonic Image App" on your smartphone/tablet. (P258) • Read the [Help] in AVCHD]. • When there is insufficient free space on the card of the camera, location information might not be able to be written. • Location information - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 233
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. You can check how effects are applied to each picture while processing it. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [RAW Processing] 2 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 234
9. Playing Back and Editing Images 4 Press [MENU/SET] and set. • The setting method differs according to the item. For details, refer to "How to set each item" on P234. 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • This operation returns you to the screen in step 3. To set other items, repeat steps 3 through 5. 6 Select [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 235
This operation will apply the setting and return you to the item selection screen. • The effects applied through the RAW processing on the camera and those applied through the RAW processing on the DVD software (supplied) "SILKYPIX Developer Studio" are not completely identical. • The range within - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 236
9. Playing Back and Editing Images Removing unnecessary parts ([Clear Retouch]) You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures taken. • The erasure operation can only be performed by touching. [Clear Retouch] automatically enables the touch operation. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 237
9. Playing Back and Editing Images • Pictures may appear unnatural because the background of deleted parts is artificially created. • For group pictures, perform [Clear Retouch] on each picture. (They cannot be edited at once.) • When [Clear Retouch] is performed on group pictures, they are saved - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 238
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P239). 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Title Edit] > [Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture. • ['] is displayed - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 239
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures. LISA 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Text Stamp] > [Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture. • ['] appears on screen if the picture is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 240
9. Playing Back and Editing Images 4 Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [Shooting Date] [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 241
9. Playing Back and Editing Images • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [Multi]. • The picture quality may deteriorate when - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 242
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. Dividing a motion picture is permanent. Decide before you divide! 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 243
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a motion picture from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. The created motion picture is saved in MP4 recording format. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Time Lapse Video] 2 Select the [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 244
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Resize] > [Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture and size. [Single] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 245
9. Playing Back and Editing Images • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [Multi]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: - Motion pictures - Group Pictures - Pictures - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 246
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Cropping] 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Use the rear dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 247
.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. [Rotate] (The picture is rotated manually) • The [Rotate] function is disabled when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [OFF]. 1 Select the menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 248
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite Play]) • Delete all the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 249
, the print setting for the number of prints will be applied to every picture in the group. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Print Set] > [Single]/[Multi] 2 Select the picture. [Single] setting Press 2/1 to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 250
not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date print feature is disabled for pictures that are stamped with text. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 251
a card, they cannot be deleted when the card's Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK]. • The [Protect] feature is only designed to work with this camera. • Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted. • When you set pictures in a group to [Protect], the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 252
you to locate images in the card easily. [DATE/TIME] Displays images by recording date. If the card contains pictures taken with more than one camera, this display format is convenient for looking for images. • Exit the menu after it is set. • When you insert another card, images may not be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 253
9. Playing Back and Editing Images [Delete Confirmation] This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture is displayed. Yes No 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Playback] > [Delete Confirmation] 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 254
LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device. ∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 255
can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. Compatible models This function can be used and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones/tablets, refer to the operating instructions of your device. ∫ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 256
Shooting & View], [Playback on TV] or [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is set to [Printer]. ∫ Describing method When "select [Select a destination The monitor display may become distorted for an instant while connected to the service, however this will not affect the image being sent. • If you - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 257
with a smartphone (P264) Playing back pictures in the camera (P265) Saving images stored in the camera (P265) Sending images to an SNS (P267) etc. via "LUMIX CLUB". By using [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive pictures and motion pictures on a PC or smartphone. This owner's manual refers to both - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 258
, you can record images on the camera and save them. You need to install "Panasonic Image App" (referred to as " service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 259
and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function. Preparations: • Install the "Image App" in advance. (P258) 1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera. • The information required for connecting the smartphone to this unit (QR code, SSID and password) is displayed. • If you press [MENU/SET] on the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 260
passcode to unlock the smartphone. IMAGE APP Panasonic Corporation 5 Press the home button to close the browser. 6 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet. Wi-Fi 7 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera. Wi-Fi 0123456789ABC 8 Return to the home - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 261
a connection 1 Start "Image App". (P258) 2 Select [QR code]. 3 Using "Image App", scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan the QR code, try enlarging it. When using an SSID - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 262
security-related settings. To check whether your smartphone supports the function, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone. ∫ Terminating the connection After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone. 1 Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera. (P256) 2 On the smartphone, close "Image App - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 263
using the NFC function Using the NFC "Near Field Communication" function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. ∫ Compatible models This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 264
. • For information on the operation and settings of NFC-compatible smartphones, refer to the operating instructions of your device. • If there is a metal object between this camera and the smartphone, reading may fail. Also, putting a sticker around the NFC area may deteriorate the communication - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 265
camera, select [LUMIX ]. 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it. • The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or right according to your preference. • Pictures in RAW format and motion pictures of [AVCHD], [MP4] (only when the motion picture size is set to [4K - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 266
can easily send it to the smartphone¢ of your family or friend. ¢ Installing the "Image App" is required for use. Preparation: (On the camera) • Set [NFC Operation] to [ON]. (P302) • Set [Touch Sharing] to [ON]. (P303) (On your smartphone) • Check that your smartphone is a compatible model. • Turn - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 267
icon (A) on the top left of the screen. To display images stored in the camera, select [LUMIX]. 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to send it to an SNS, etc. • The image is sent to a web service such as an SNS. • The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 268
Format] is set to [AVCHD]. • When the card in the camera lacks sufficient free space, writing location information may not be possible. • Once the location information is sent to the camera, you can also write it on images by performing [Location Logging] in - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 269
([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) - -- ¢ Excluding motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. • For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination device - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 270
, and set. 3 Start "Image App". (P258) When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct]: 1 Start "Image App". (P258) When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 271
([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [Smartphone] 2 Select [WPS Connection] in [Direct]: 1 Start "Image App". (P258) When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]: 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the SSID - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 272
using the Wi-Fi function, they cannot be output in 4K resolution. To output them in 4K resolution, connect the camera and the TV with an HDMI micro cable. (P325) Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions for your TV. 1 Select the menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 273
sending and images that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD MP4 (LPCM) MOV 3D Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) ± - - - • Some images may not be sent depending on the device. • For details on how to send images, refer to P299. - -- Preparations: • You can print - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 274
Camera]) - - ± • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. • For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: • Registration to "LUMIX - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 275
pictures. Wait until sending is complete. Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [AV device] 2 Select [Home] or [External]. 3 Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) • When - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 276
sent depending on the device. • For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination device. • For details on how to send images, refer to P299. Preparations: (On the camera) (On your PC) • If the workgroup of the destination PC has • Turn the computer - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 277
, 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 Windows) Supported OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Example: Windows - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 278
] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) 3 Select the PC you want to connect to. • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers). 4 Select the folder you want to send. • When the connection - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 279
menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [PC] 2 Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect. (P292) 3 Select the PC you want to connect to. • When the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 280
access point B Web service C Cloud Sync. Service Preparations: To send images to a web service or a cloud folder, you need to register to "LUMIX CLUB" (P286). To send images to a web service, you need to register the web service. (P282) When sending images to web service When sending images to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 281
, etc. of images uploaded on web services. • When uploading images to the web service, do not delete images from this camera, even after they have finished sending, until you have checked that they have been properly uploaded to the web service. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for the damages - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 282
" site using a smartphone or computer. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ 2 Enter your "LUMIX CLUB" login ID and password and log in to the service. (P286) 3 Register your email address. 4 Select the web service to be used and register it. • Follow the instructions on the screen to register the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 283
NFC Function Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [Web service] 2 Select [Via Network], and connect. (P292) 3 Select a web service you want to connect. • When the connection is complete, the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 284
Send Images Stored in the Camera]) - - ± ¢ Excluding motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. • For information on the playback of images, check the operating instructions of the destination device - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 285
. Wait until sending is complete. Select and send the images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) 1 Select the menu. Wi-Fi > [New Connection] > [Send Images Stored in the Camera] > [Cloud Sync. Service] 2 Select [Via Network], and connect. (P292) 3 Check the send setting. • When the connection is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 286
ID for this unit and a smartphone. (P289) Refer to the "LUMIX CLUB" site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please note: • The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unexpected troubles, and the service contents may be changed or added, without prior notice to the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 287
on P57. 7 Check the login ID and select [OK]. • The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically. When logging in to the "LUMIX CLUB" with a computer, you only need to enter the numbers. • A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Select [OK]. • Be sure to make - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 288
([Set Login ID]) Preparation: When using the acquired login ID, check the ID and password. To change the "LUMIX CLUB" password on the camera, access the "LUMIX CLUB" website from your smartphone or PC and change the "LUMIX CLUB" password in advance. • The login ID and password registered to the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 289
camera and the smartphone/tablet • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone/tablet is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or web services the on-screen instructions. • This operation Setup] > [LUMIX CLUB] 2 Select [Terms of use]. • The camera will connect to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 290
from the "LUMIX CLUB" Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your "LUMIX CLUB" account. the confirmation screen for deleting the "LUMIX CLUB" account. • If you want to continue using the service, selecting [No] will only - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 291
: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by "LUMIX CLUB". (Refer to the AV device instruction manual for details) 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [External AV device] 2 Select [Add new - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 292
10. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function About Connections You can select a connection method after selecting a Wi-Fi function and a destination. Performing a direct connection is convenient for when you are in a place away from home where wireless access points are not available or for when connecting - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 293
the wireless access point you are connecting to. 2 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details. Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS compatibility, or when - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 294
authentication is encrypted) Enter the encryption key. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" section on P57. ∫ When connecting with [Manual Input] 1 On the screen displayed in step 1 of "If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])", select - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 295
. • Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when saving a wireless access point. • If no connection can be established, the wireless access point's radio waves may be too weak. Refer to "Message Display" (P364) and "Troubleshooting" (P393) for details. • Transmission speed - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 296
using. Select the connection method supported by your device. [Wi-Fi device to connect to. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. [WPS Connection] of the device into this unit. [Manual Connection] Enter the SSID and password into camera, the QR code will be enlarged. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 297
10. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) When the Wi-Fi function is used, a record is saved in the history. You can register records as favorites. Connecting from the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 298
10. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function Editing the items registered to favorites 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Select [Select a destination from Favorite]. 3 Select the favorite item you want to edit, and then press 1. 4 Select the item. [Remove from Favorite] [Change the Order in Favorite] [Change the Registered - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 299
is greater than 4 GB. ¢3 Excluding motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] • Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. • Refer to the manual of the destination equipment or the web service for more information on how to playback pictures. 299 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 300
delete files or use the playback menu while sending. Not available in these cases: • Motion pictures cannot be sent. Send Images Stored in the Camera Images can be selected and sent after recording. • Details of the playback menu [Favorite] or [Print Set] settings will not be sent. Not available - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 301
. [ON]: Do not send images. [OFF]: Delete images from the oldest ones, then send new images. ¢1 Only available when the destination is set to [Web service]. ¢2 Only available when the destination is set to [PC]. ¢3 Only available when the destination is set to [Cloud Sync - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 302
changed when connected to Wi-Fi. Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > Desired item to be set [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the "LUMIX CLUB" login ID. • Refer to P286 for details. [PC Connection] You can set the workgroup. To send images to a PC, a connection to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 303
NFC Function [Touch Sharing] Sets the camera operation after the connection with the ] in the [Setup] menu, however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) [Network Address] Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. • only available on the version DMC-GH4P. 303 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 304
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Using the [Custom] menu Operation of the Manual Focus [MF Assist] [MF Guide] Screen display [Histogram] [Highlight] [Constant Preview] [Monitor Disp. Style] [Video-Priority Display] [Guide Line] [Zebra Pattern] [Expo.Meter] [Monitor Info. Disp.] [Auto Review - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 305
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Custom Mode Registering Personal Menu Settings [Cust.Set Mem.] Refer to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 306
[Quick AF] > [ON]/[OFF] As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be situations - With lenses that only offer Manual Focus - With some Four Thirds lenses that do not support contrast AF Adjusting/not adjusting the focus - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 307
[AF Assist Lamp] > [ON]/[OFF] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) • The effective range of the AF - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 308
the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after Guide [MF Guide] > [ON]/[OFF] A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you focus manually, the MF guide - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 309
in orange. - When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - When the in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. Displaying/not displaying the guide lines [Guide Line OFF] - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 310
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P54. Displaying the center of the screen [Center Marker] Refer to P209 for details. Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF] When the Auto Review function is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 311
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to Priority Display] Refer to P211 for details. Displaying a picture right after it is taken [Auto Review] [Duration Time] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 312
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] Dial (F/SS)] [Rotation (F/SS)] [Exposure Comp.] Assigns the operations of the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Exposure Mode. [ F SS]: Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 313
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer lens [Power Zoom Lens] Refer to P165 for details. Setting the display method and operation of manual focus when using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring [Lens w/o Focus Ring] • These items - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 314
the selection screen when the mode dial is switched to . [Menu Guide] [ON]: Displays the selection screen for the Creative Control Mode. . [OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is not attached correctly. • When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 315
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item When [Q.MENU] (P312) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 316
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings [Motion Picture] menu - [Motion Pic. Rec Format] (P193) - [Motion Pic. Rec ] (P214) [Custom] menu - [Silent Mode] (P170) - [Peaking] (P111) - [Histogram] (P309) - [Guide Line] (P309) - [Zebra Pattern] (P210) - [Monochrome Live View] (P211) - [Rec Area] (P311) - - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 317
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. 1 Select the menu. (P54) - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 318
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Making the function button settings for Bars] (P219) [Custom] menu - [Silent Mode] (P170) - [Peaking] (P309) - [Histogram] (P309): [Fn7]¢ - [Guide Line] (P309) - [Zebra Pattern] (P210) - [Monochrome Live View] (P211) - [Rec Area] (P311) - [Video-Priority - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 319
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings ∫ Configuring the function button settings from the on-monitor recording information screen Touching [Fn] on the on-monitor recording information screen (P44) also allows - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 320
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Making the function button settings for playback You can directly set an assigned function to a selected image by pressing the function button during playback. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 321
Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the camera. 1 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Custom] > [Cust.Set Mem.] 2 Press [Custom] menu - [Touch Scroll] - [Menu Guide] [Playback] menu - [Rotate Disp.] - [Picture Sort] - [Delete Confirmation] 321 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 322
11. Customizing the Camera's Settings Recording using registered custom set You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 323
AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/second. Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro cable, and display the playback screen. supports motion pictures in 4K. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. ∫ Watching on a PC To play back motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 324
discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of March 2014) With the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO " software on the DVD (supplied), you can convert 4K motion pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion pictures to a DVD or CD. • Refer to the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF). 324 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 325
and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI socket 3 Video socket 1 Connect the camera and a TV. • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 326
Connecting to other equipment To connect with an AV cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Check the [TV Aspect]. (P65) • Audio will ] in the [Setup] menu. • No sound is output from the camera speakers. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. 326 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 327
instructions for the respective devices. • This unit supports "VIERA Link Ver.5" function. "VIERA Link Ver.5" is the standard for Panasonic (P66) 1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI micro cable (P325). 2 Turn the camera on and then press [(]. 3 Operate with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 328
connection, on some TV's it may be necessary to manually select the HDMI connection you are using. In this Panasonic TV are different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations are supported - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 329
card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ∫ PC that can be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 330
to the "Help" or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's support website: http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/ • LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 330 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 331
the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF) for further operating environment. • For details on "SILKYPIX Developer Studio", please read the support site given will be installed. • On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually. 1 Insert the DVD with the supplied software. 2 Double-click - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 332
other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A Align the marks ] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen. • When the camera is connected to a PC - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 333
to other equipment • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. Otherwise, data may be - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 334
as follows. For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed on the desktop • Card DCIM number has been inserted (such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera) - When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ∫ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 335
a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, MP4 or MOV). • See the operating instructions for the recorder about the details about copying and playing back. ∫ Dubbing with - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 336
. • When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)], you cannot play back images on a TV connected with an AV cable. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • See the operating instructions for the recording equipment for details about copying and playing back. 336 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 337
camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A Align the marks, and insert - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 338
to other equipment • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. If not - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 339
12. Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge 0XOWL3ULQW 3ULQW 2 Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P340 for the items that can be set before starting to print - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 340
which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper instructions of the printer.) • When [Print Set (DPOF)] has been selected, the [Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] items are not displayed. ∫ [Print with Date] [ON] Date is printed. [OFF] Date is not printed. • If the printer does not support - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 341
mmk420 mm 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] [LETTER] 203.2 mmk254 mm 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. ∫ [Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) { Settings on the printer are - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 342
set [Num.of prints] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures. • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number of prints is high, the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 343
view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. 1 Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera. 2 Bring the subject into the to [4:3], and the quality is set to [ ].) • Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details. Not available in these cases: • You - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 344
television using the HDMI micro cable and display the playback screen. (P325) • When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed. Refer to P327 for details. • For the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 345
does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.) • 3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices. (P329, 335) Functions that cannot be used on 3D pictures ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 346
]/[Shutter AF]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/ [Direct Focus Area]/[Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Rec Area]/ [Video Button]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[Touch AF], [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] ∫ Functions that cannot be used - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 347
children to prevent swallowing. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) 1 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash. 2 Select the menu. (P54) MENU > [Rec] > [Flash] 3 Press 3/4 to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET]. 347 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 348
using other commercially available external flashes without communication functions with the camera (DMC-GH4) • It is necessary to set the exposure on the to match the settings on the camera. • Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on the camera and then set the same aperture - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 349
may be damaged. Do not use them. • Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached. When you are not using the the settings for the wireless flash. • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. 349 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 350
unit off. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P347) ∫ Setting the range within which the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW than that of [S. SHOTGUN] [SHOTGUN]. [MANUAL] Allows recording within the range you set manually. 4 (When [MANUAL] is selected) Press 2/1 to select a - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 351
Set] (P317) in the [Custom] menu is assigned when [Special Mic.] is set to [MANUAL], the screen that lets you set the range will be displayed. • [LENS AUTO] is available with the camera, [LENS AUTO] is not available. • For details, refer to the operating instructions of the external microphone. 351 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 352
your choice to the [Fn] button of the battery grip. (P317) • If the terminal cover is hard to remove, flip the cover's corner by the camera's recess toward the center. • Read the operating instructions of the battery grip for details. 352 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 353
Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter button on the camera. • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional). • Record with Creative Video Mode , and close it firmly. • Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler. 353 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 354
affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera's lens. The ND filter reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the lens hood when the filter is attached. • Refer to the instructions for each filter for details. 354 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 355
13. Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording MOV FHD 24p 4:3 L AFS ラュン LMT OFF AEL BKT 3.5 60 0 200 AWB 98 1 C3-1 P Recording Mode (P41) EXPS Custom settings ( - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 356
13. Others In recording MOV FHD 24p 4:3 L AFS ラュン AEL 2 LMT OFF BKT 3.5 60 0 200 AWB 98 A› Quality (P130) AFS AFF AFC MF š Ø Focus Mode (P93, 107) AF Mode (P91) Face Recognition (P173) AFL AF Lock (P159) Burst (P113) Auto Bracket (P116) Self-timer (P118) Time Lapse Shot (P120) - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 357
(P148) 3.5 Aperture value (P39) 60 Shutter speed (P39) 11d Shutter speed (angle) (P209) Exposure compensation value (P157) Brightness (P75, 79) Manual Exposure Assistance (P153) 0dB 5 ISO sensitivity (P132) Gain (dB) (P209) BKT AWB VÐîÑ 1 White Balance Bracket (P139) White Balance Fine - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 358
in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. ¢2 h: hour, m: minute, s: second ¢3 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is attached. ¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on if the [Profile Setup] setting is set. ¢5 This is displayed for about 5 seconds - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 359
13. Others In recording • Only displayed in the monitor. Touch zoom (P167) ʷ Touch Shutter (P89) AE Touch AE (P90) Peaking (P111) Fn6 Fn6 (Function button) (P319) Fn7 Fn7 (Function button) (P319) Fn8 Fn8 (Function button) (P319) Fn9 Fn9 (Function button) (P319) Fn10 Fn10 (Function button) (P319) - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 360
(angle) (P209) Battery indication (P28) 2 ISO AUTO 0dB ISO sensitivity (P132) Gain (dB) (P209) Exposure compensation value (P157) 0 0 Brightness (P75) Manual Exposure Assistance (P153) ‰ Œ Flash Mode (P183) WL Flash (P185, 187) 3 AFS AFF AFC MF š Ø A› 4:3 L Wi-Fi Fn 4 Single (P112 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 361
) Shutter speed (P39) Shutter speed (angle) (P209) C1 EXPS Recording Mode (P41) Exposure compensation value (P157) 0 Brightness (P75) Manual Exposure Assistance (P153) Battery indication (P28) Motion picture recording display (stopped) Motion picture recording display (recording in progress - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 362
13. Others In playback 1 4:3 L 1/98 SLF 1 67'$< PRQWK GD\V F3.5 60 2 0 00 AWB 3D Playback Mode (P231) Ü å ' 8m30s 2 4:3 L MOV FHD 24p 100% Protected picture (P251) Number of prints (P249) Location Information display (P232) Favorites (P248) Cable disconnect - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 363
13. Others In playback Detailed information display F3.5 60 0 WB AWB ISO 200 AFS P STD. 4:3 L s RGB 100-0001 1 3 Recording information Intelligent Dynamic Range Control¢4 (P144) HDR¢5 (P145)/iHDR¢5 (P73) Intelligent Resolution (P144) Shading Compensation¢5 (P146) 2 Recorded - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 364
, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer. [Lens not detected. Please turn camera on again.] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a hand etc. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. 364 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 365
13. Others [Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used] • Use a card compatible with this unit. (P34) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. Insert the card again. • Insert a different card. [Read Error/Write Error Please check the card] • It - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 366
when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only. If the other end of the USB Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit. • Check the network - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 367
/tablet Wi-Fi settings to this camera. - There is no free storage LUMIX CLUB web site.] • Login to the "LUMIX CLUB" from your smartphone/tablet or PC, and set the login details of the destination web service. [Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together] • Web services - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 368
13. Others Menu list [Rec] (≠P371) [Photo Style] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size] [Quality] [AFS/AFF] [Metering Mode] [Burst Rate] [Auto Bracket] [Self Timer] [Time Lapse/Animation] [Highlight Shadow] [i.Dynamic] [i.Resolution] [iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR] [HDR] [Multi Exp.] [Electronic Shutter] [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 369
] [Expo.Meter] [LVF Disp.Style] [Monitor Disp. Style] [Monitor Info. Disp.] [Rec Area] [Video-Priority Display] [Auto Review] [Fn Button Set] [Q.MENU] [Dial Set.] [Video Button] [Power Zoom Lens] [Lens w/o Focus Ring] [Eye Sensor] [Touch Settings] [Touch Scroll] [Menu Guide] [Shoot w/o Lens] 369 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 370
13. Others [Setup] (≠P381) [Clock Set] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Beep] [Speaker Volume] [Headphone Volume] [Live View Mode] [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] [Monitor Luminance] [Economy] [Battery Use Priority] [USB Mode] [TV Connection] [Menu Resume] [Menu Background] [Menu Information] [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 371
13. Others [Rec] [Photo Style] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. • [Standard]/[Vivid]/[Natural]/[Monochrome]/[Scenery]/ [Portrait]/[Custom] P140 [Aspect Ratio] Sets the aspect ratio of the image. • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 372
13. Others Pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst [iHandheld Night Shot] speed and composed into a single picture. P72 • [ON]/[OFF] [iHDR] There is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 373
the level of magnification, the greater the degradation in image quality. • [4k]/[2k]/[OFF] P165 Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of etc. • [sRGB]/[AdobeRGB] P147 When camera shake is sensed during recording, the camera corrects it automatically. P51 OFF] Sets - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 374
13. Others [Motion Picture] [Photo Style] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record. You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. • [Standard]/[Vivid]/[Natural]/[Monochrome]/[Scenery]/ [Portrait]/[Custom]/[Cinelike D]/[Cinelike V] P140 [Rec Format] Sets - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 375
The higher the level of magnification, the greater the degradation in image quality. • [4k]/[2k]/[OFF] P165 [Time Code] Sets the time code. • [Time Code is connected. • [STEREO]/[LENS AUTO]/[SHOTGUN]/[S. SHOTGUN]/ [MANUAL] P350 [Mic Level Limiter] Adjusts the sound input level automatically - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 376
13. Others [Wind Cut] [Lens Noise Cut] [SS/Gain Operation] [Color Bars] This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically. • [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] P207 You can reduce the zoom sound of an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom that is produced during motion picture - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 377
button is pressed halfway. • [ON]/[OFF] P305 Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the shutter button. • [ON]/[OFF] P306 The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is active. • [ON]/[OFF] P306 Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 378
]/[ ]/[OFF] P308 [MF Guide] When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you to check the guide lines displayed when taking a picture OFF] P309 [Center Marker] Displays [+], which indicates the center of the recording screen. • [ON]/[OFF] P209 [Highlight] When the Auto Review - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 379
check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. • [ON]/[OFF] P154 [Expo.Meter] Set whether or not [Video-Priority Display] recording. • [ON]/[OFF] P211 [Auto Review] Displays a picture immediately after it is taken. • [Duration Time - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 380
13. Others [Power Zoom Lens] [Lens w/o Focus Ring] [Eye Sensor] [Touch Settings] [Touch Scroll] [Menu Guide] [Shoot w/o Lens] Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom). • [Disp Focal - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 381
13. Others [Setup] [Clock Set] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Beep] [Speaker Volume] [Headphone Volume] [Live View Mode] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [Monitor Luminance] [Economy] [Battery Use Priority] [USB Mode] Setting Date/Time. Sets the times for the region where you live and your - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 382
in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] settings. P68 (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) [System Frequency] Changes the system frequency of motion pictures you record with and play back on the camera. • [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]/[50.00 Hz (PAL)]/[24.00 Hz (CINEMA)] P220 [Pixel Refresh - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 383
convert the pictures taken in the RAW format into the JPEG format on the camera. P233 You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the pictures P236 taken. ]/[Multi] P244 Crops the recorded image. P246 Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. P247 This mode allows you to display pictures vertically - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 384
Removes or changes information relating to personal identity. • [REPLACE]/[DELETE] P252 Sets the display order of the images you play back on the camera. • [FILE NAME]/[DATE/TIME] P252 This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted first when the confirmation screen for deleting - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 385
13. Others Available Menu Items (Listed by Recording Mode) (±: possible, -: not possible) [AF Mode] [White Balance] White Balance Fine Adjustment White Balance Bracket [Sensitivity] [Exposure Comp.] Drive Mode [Burst] [Auto Bracket] [Self Timer] [Time Lapse Shot] [Stop Motion Animation] [Rec] menu - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 386
13. Others (±: possible, -: not possible) [Rec] menu [Extended ISO] [Long Shtr NR] [Shading Comp.] [Ex. Tele Conv.] (Photo) [Digital Zoom] [Color Space] [Stabilizer] [Face Recog.] [Profile Setup] [Motion Picture] menu [Photo Style] [Rec Format] [Rec Quality] [Exposure Mode] [Variable Frame Rate] [ - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 387
13. Others (±: possible, -: not possible) 1[Expressive]/2[Retro]/3[Old Days]/4[High Key]/5[Low Key]/6[Sepia]/7[Monochrome]/ 8[Dynamic Monochrome]/9[Rough Monochrome]/:[Silky Monochrome]/;[Impressive Art]/ [Toy Effect]/?[Toy Pop]/@[Bleach Bypass]/A[Miniature Effect - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 388
13. Others (±: possible, -: not possible) 1[Expressive]/2[Retro]/3[Old Days]/4[High Key]/5[Low Key]/6[Sepia]/7[Monochrome]/ 8[Dynamic Monochrome]/9[Rough Monochrome]/:[Silky Monochrome]/;[Impressive Art]/ [Toy Effect]/?[Toy Pop]/@[Bleach Bypass]/A[Miniature Effect - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 389
13. Others (±: possible, -: not possible) 1[Expressive]/2[Retro]/3[Old Days]/4[High Key]/5[Low Key]/6[Sepia]/7[Monochrome]/ 8[Dynamic Monochrome]/9[Rough Monochrome]/:[Silky Monochrome]/;[Impressive Art]/ [Toy Effect]/?[Toy Pop]/@[Bleach Bypass]/A[Miniature Effect - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 390
13. Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining. • Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A] [Picture Size] 2 GB L (16M) 220 M (8M) 400 S (4M) 660 • Aspect ratio - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 391
/30p]/ [HD/10M/25p] [VGA/4M/30p]/ [VGA/4M/25p] 2 GB 1m00s 7m00s 9m00s 20m00s 38m00s • [MP4 (LPCM)] [Rec Quality] [C4K/100M/24p] [4K/100M/30p]/ [4K/100M/25p]/ [4K/100M/24p] [FHD/ /200M/60p]/ [FHD/ /200M/50p]/ [FHD/ /200M/30p]/ [FHD/ /200M/25p]/ [FHD/ /200M/24p] [FHD/100M/60p]/ [FHD/100M/50p - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 392
larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds. • You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back as multiple files. • Though - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 393
13. Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P393-P409). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P67) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 394
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 P411 when the image sensor gets dirty. The recorded picture is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 395
become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P38) > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P118) when taking pictures with a slow - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 396
13. Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 397
distorted. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. When a subject moves lighting such as fluorescent lights or LED lights, you can reduce them by manually setting the shutter speed to [1/60] or [1/100] in Creative Video Mode - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 398
To avoid this, record approximately 3 seconds longer. > Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote control (optional) 2 times. • (Except for when [Firing Mode] in [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 399
the display by pressing [DISP.]. (P44) Monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF] is pressed. • It is only displayed on the monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer. Black, white, red, blue and green dots appear on the Monitor/Viewfinder. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 400
The color tone of the viewfinder differs from the actual tone. • Being a characteristic of the viewfinder of this unit, this phenomenon is not a problem. Recorded images are not affected. Playback The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected direction, when displayed - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 401
black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > To delete such - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 402
Communication error] is displayed.) • If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio waves may orientation of the wireless access point. > Perform the [Manual Input]. (P294) • It may not display even if access point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.) • - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 403
.panasonic.net/eng/c/ I cannot send images to an AV device. • Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device. Also, sending may take a while. I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to perform service user registration of the "LUMIX CLUB". • Service - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 404
camera differs severely from that of the camera, the camera camera matches with time, date and time zone in Windows PC or Mac computer. When both settings do not match severely, please match them. Images cannot be transmitted to the web service the web service is service depending on the status - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 405
CLUB", and check the status of the destination on the web service link settings. Your "LUMIX CLUB" login ID and password were deleted after sending the camera in to be repaired. • The settings stored in the camera may be deleted depending on the type of repair. > Always make a copy of important - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 406
PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. displayed fully on the TV. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera's monitor are different. • Check [TV Aspect] setting. (P65) • Depending - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 407
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) > Check [System Frequency] setting. (P220) Cannot communicate with the PC. • Is the camera recognized by the if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • A message prompting to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 408
printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer that does not support PictBridge. > instructions for the printer.) • When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be printed. Others When I shake the camera - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 409
turn on. • Is [AF Assist Lamp] set to [ON]? (P307) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the monitor may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 410
the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords or the cables. 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 rubber or plastic products - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 411
cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions. ∫ About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the remove the dirt or dust with the blower, consult the dealer or Panasonic. 411 - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 412
13. Others ∫ For care of the viewfinder/eye cup • Before you remove stains on the viewfiner and eyecup or start other types of cleaning, remove the eyecup (1). Blow away the dust on the viewfinder surface with a blower (commercially available), and wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth. - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 413
it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on of the camera increases. Extremely force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. • When leave scratches on the camera's mount. However, those - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 414
drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. • Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 415
13. Others About 3D ∫ About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) is used, - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 416
not touch the terminals with your fingers. Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card "Format" or "delete" using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, it will not erase the data in the memory card completely. It is recommended to - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 417
the camera or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction. When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to "Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card". (P416) When uploading images on web services - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 418
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 optional) before mounting on the tripod/unipod. • Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully. About the shoulder strap • If - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 419
a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark or registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Windows and Windows Vista are either - Panasonic DMC-GH4 | Owners Manual - Page 420
Alliance. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • This . • Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who
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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-GH4
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
VQT5H96-1
F0314WT1064
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www.panasonic.com/register
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Message Display
P364
Troubleshooting
P393
Finding the information you need
P2
Contents
P7
Contents by Function
P13
Menu list
P368