Panasonic DMC-GH4KBODY User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.More detailed instructions on the operation of

10PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Care of this CameraTo avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you should exercise the following

100OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) [Multi Exp.]Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times equivalent per a single image)[Electronic Shutter]The shutter s

101Others (ENG) VQT5H68[Motion Picture][Photo Style]You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to record.You can adjust the color and

102OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) [Sound Output]Sets the sound output method for the connected headphone set (commercially available). The setting also applies t

103Others (ENG) VQT5H68[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mod

104OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) [Video-Priority Display] Switches screens to those suitable for motion picture recording.[Auto Review] Displays a picture immed

105Others (ENG) VQT5H68[Headphone Volume]Adjust the volume of the connected headphone set (commercially available) in 16 steps.[Live View Mode] Set th

106OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) [Playback][2D/3D Settings] Switches the playback method for 3D images.[Slide Show] Selects the type etc. of the images and play

107Others (ENG) VQT5H68TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P107–P112).•Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced featu

108OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) • If you continue to use the same card after changing [System Frequency] (P105), motion pictures may not be recorded. To record

109Others (ENG) VQT5H68• Is the card inserted?• Is there a picture on the card?• Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC?If it is, i

11Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68Standard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.Product numbers correct as of March

110OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection•Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.• Is any device, s

111Others (ENG) VQT5H68• The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognized.In [Change

112OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV?> Connect the ca

113Others (ENG) VQT5H68Cautions for Use• Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed i

114OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Removing dirt on the image sensorThe image sensor is very precise and delicate, so be sure to observe the following when you do

115Others (ENG) VQT5H68Always remove the battery after use.•Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (

116OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.Digital Camera Body (DMC-GH4):Information for your safetyPowe

117Others (ENG) VQT5H68Burst recordingBurst speed 40 pictures/second (Super high speed),12 pictures/second (High speed, AFS),7 pictures/second (High s

118OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Flash Built-in pop up flashGN 17.0 equivalent (ISO200·m)[GN 12.0 equivalent (ISO100·m)]Flash range:Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to

119Others (ENG) VQT5H68Recording qualityMotion pictures [AVCHD]When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]1920k1080/59.94p (28 Mbps),1920k1080

12PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Names and Functions of Components∫ Camera body51429 302625 282715 16 1514121718192067891011212223242 3131 Wi-Fi® connection

120OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Quality RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/MPOiStandardRecording file formatStill Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Des

121Others (ENG) VQT5H68Wireless transmitterNFCDimensions Approx. 132.9 mm (W)k93.4 mm (H)k83.9 mm (D)[5.23q (W)k3.68q(H)k3.30q (D)](excluding the proj

122OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Battery Charger (Panasonic DMW-BTC10PP):Information for your safetyBattery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLF19PP):Informati

123Others (ENG) VQT5H68Digital Camera Accessory System¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional

124OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)• Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which de

125Others (ENG) VQT5H68Digital Camera Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers)Ship To: Mr.Mrs.Ms.First LastStreet Address City State ZipPhone#: Day ( )

126OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Panasonic Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product d

127Others (ENG) VQT5H68Mail-In Service--Online Repair RequestOnline Repair RequestTo submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our

128OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANT

129Others (ENG) VQT5H68Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMIT

13Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68315046474849513334 35 3738 40424339 41363253 55 56 575445445231 Touch screen/monitor (P26)32 [(] (Playback) button (P68)33

130OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER nor

131Others (ENG) VQT5H68This product incorporates the following software:(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,(2) t

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.• Windows and Windows Vista are

14PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) About the Lens∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lensThis unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro

15Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68Cards Compatible with this unitThe following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.(These cards

16PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Preparation• Check that the camera is turned off.•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to preven

17Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19PP).• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of thi

18PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.• Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.∫

19Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.1 Turn the camera on.•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this un

2VQT5H68 (ENG) Dear Customer,Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market tod

20PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Basic OperationsHold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly

21Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.Press the shutter button halfway to focus.A Aperture val

22PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording Mode.Press the mode dial lock button 1 to release the lock.• The dial is locke

23Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68Rotating:Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.•This Owner’s Manual describe ope

24PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] bu

25Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68• Screen will switch as follows:¢1 If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually becom

26PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) ∫ Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and ViewfinderAutomatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye s

27Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68Optical Image StabilizerThe camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images

28PreparationVQT5H68 (ENG) Setting menu items1Press [MENU/SET].2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET].3Press 3/4

29Preparation (ENG) VQT5H68Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camer

3 (ENG) VQT5H68∫ Product identification markingTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.Product LocationDigital Camera BottomBattery charger BottomFCC

30Easy RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings

31Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68∫ Functions that work automatically•The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the

32Easy RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple s

33Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)This mode records with additional image effects.You

34Easy RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures Using the Touch FunctionJust by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will fo

35Easy Recording (ENG) VQT5H68You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can bright

36RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures with Auto FocusBy setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, y

37Recording (ENG) VQT5H68This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.1Press [].2Press 2/1 to se

38RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) ∫ Changing the eye to be in focusTouch the eye to be in focus.• Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other loc

39Recording (ENG) VQT5H684 Press [MENU/SET] to set.•AF area with the same function as [Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š] is select

4VQT5H68 (ENG) THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Certification and ComplianceSee Camera for the certificati

40RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and t

41Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Select a Drive ModeYou can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button.Rotating the drive mode dial.Taki

42RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket1Set the drive mode dial to [ ].2Focus on the subject and take a picture.• If you press and

43Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])If you set the start time of recording, the recording inter

44RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) 8 Press the shutter button fully.•The recording starts automatically.• During recording standby, the power will turn off auto

45Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.•Set th

46RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) 10 Touch [ ] to end the recording.•It can also be ended by selecting [Time Lapse/Animation] from the [Rec] menu and then pres

47Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Setting the Picture Quality and SizeThis allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playba

48RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the correspondin

49Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Setting the Light SensitivityThis allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure ena

5 (ENG) VQT5H68∫ About the battery pack•Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long

50RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Adjusting the White BalanceIn sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes

51Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture

52RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be

53Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture valueWhen the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera

54RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness b

55Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area

56RecordingVQT5H68 (ENG) Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])This function is useful for recording images in a

57Recording (ENG) VQT5H68Taking pictures by using the flashTaking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash.A To open t

58Motion PictureVQT5H68 (ENG) Recording Motion PictureThis can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion

59Motion Picture (ENG) VQT5H68You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] i

6VQT5H68 (ENG) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

60Motion PictureVQT5H68 (ENG) When [AVCHD] is selected(±: Available, —: Not available)¢1 AVCHD Progressive¢2 Frames/secondWhen [MP4] is selected(±: Av

61Motion Picture (ENG) VQT5H68When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected(±: Available, —: Not available)¢1 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.¢2 A

62Motion PictureVQT5H68 (ENG) Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P36) and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.

63Motion Picture (ENG) VQT5H68The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a moti

64Motion PictureVQT5H68 (ENG) Using Advanced Settings and Recording Functions for Motion PicturesYou can set the luminance range for motion pictures.

65Motion Picture (ENG) VQT5H68During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion pictures on the TV, etc.•Refer to P87 on how to connect with

66Motion PictureVQT5H68 (ENG) •This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is set to either [S] or [M] in Creative Video Mode.1 Select the menu. (

67Motion Picture (ENG) VQT5H68∫ To cancel [Variable Frame Rate]Select the [OFF] setting in step 4.∫ To change the frame rateSelect the [SET] setting i

68Playback/EditingVQT5H68 (ENG) Playing Back Pictures1Press [(].2Press 2/1.• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.∫

69Playback/Editing (ENG) VQT5H68Switching the Playback MethodRotate the rear dial right.1k 2k 4k 8k 16k•If the rear dial is rotated to the left after

7 (ENG) VQT5H68• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

70Playback/EditingVQT5H68 (ENG) Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then p

71Playback/Editing (ENG) VQT5H68Using the [Playback] MenuYou can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPE

72Playback/EditingVQT5H68 (ENG) On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments:A Current setting•If you touch the

73Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H68Wi-FiR function/NFC function∫ Use the camera as a wireless LAN deviceWhen using equipment or computer systems that require mo

74Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) ∫ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp•The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.• Use a IEEE802.11

75Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H68What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi•Following items can be selected.What you can do with the Wi-F

76Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) Controlling with a Smartphone/TabletThe “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic.•OS(As of March 2014)• Use the la

77Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H681 Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera.2 Start “ Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.3 Select [QR code], and then select [OK

78Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) • If [ ] is not displayed on the smartphone, the NFC function of the smartphone is disabled. Read the operating instructions

79Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H681 Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera.2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.3 Select the

8VQT5H68 (ENG) ContentsInformation for Your Safety ...2• Cautions for Use ...6PreparationCare of this Camera.

80Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) 1 Connect to a smartphone. (P76)2 Operate the smartphone.1 Connect to a smartphone. (P76)2 Operate the smartphone.1 Connect t

81Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H681 Play back the picture in the camera.2 Launch “Image App ” on the smartphone.3 While [ ] is displayed on the connection scre

82Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write

83Wi-Fi/NFC (ENG) VQT5H68Setting up a connection to a PC via a wireless access pointPrepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a pi

84Wi-Fi/NFCVQT5H68 (ENG) 1 Press [Wi-Fi].2 Select [New Connection].3 Select the connection method.4 Select [PC].5 Select the connection method.Example

85Customization (ENG) VQT5H68Change the Quick Menu to your preferred itemWhen [Q.MENU] (P104) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu

86CustomizationVQT5H68 (ENG) Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)You can register the current camera settings as custom settings.If you t

87Others (ENG) VQT5H68Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen1Connect the camera and a TV.• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight

88OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC∫ PC that can be usedThe unit can be connected to any PC capable of recogniz

89Others (ENG) VQT5H68∫ Installing supplied software•Before inserting the DVD, close all running applications.1 Check the environment of your PC.•Oper

9 (ENG) VQT5H68Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound ([Electronic Shutter]) ... 56Taking pictures by using the flash ...

90OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) ∫ Transferring pictures to a PC1Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).• Please turn this unit

91Others (ENG) VQT5H68∫ Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”If you are not able to install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, you can copy files and folders

92OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display• The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) i

93Others (ENG) VQT5H68In recording2A › Quality (P99)Focus Mode (P37, 40)šØAF Mode (P36)Face Recognition (P100)AF Lock (P55)Burst (P41)Auto Bracket (P4

94OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) ¢1 This is displayed only when [Video-Priority Display] (P104) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].¢2 h: hour, m: minute, s: sec

95Others (ENG) VQT5H68• Only displayed in the monitor.In recording××Fn9Fn9Fn9Fn9Fn10Fn10Fn10Fn10Fn7Fn7Fn7Fn7Fn6Fn6Fn6Fn6Fn8Fn8Fn8Fn8ISOISOSSSSSSFFTouc

96OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) On-monitor recording informationIn recording1Recording Mode (P22)F2.8 Aperture value (P21)1/60Shutter speed (P21)11dShutter spee

97Others (ENG) VQT5H68Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are desc

98OthersVQT5H68 (ENG) [This battery cannot be used]•Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic batter

99Others (ENG) VQT5H68Menu list• [Photo Style], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are com