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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Basic Owner's Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
PP
Basic Owner's Manual
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
"Owner's Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.

Digital Camera/

DMC-G3
VQT3N40

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic Owner’s Manual Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body the instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
  • Page 3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
  • Page 5 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)...43 Specifications...44 Digital Camera Accessory System ...49 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ...51 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ...52 Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only) ...55...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) VQT3N40...
  • Page 8 H-FS014042 H-FS045200 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B VFF0805 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-G3K ¢2 Supplied in DMC-G3W VQT3N40 (ENG) DMC-G3K VYC1009 VYC0986 K1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015 VFC4634 only (lens kit product) only (double zoom lens kit product) DMC-G3W VYF3201 VFC4315 VYF3201 VFC4315 VKF4385 VGQ0C14...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Components

    Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button [LVF/LCD] button Diopter adjustment dial 10 Viewfinder 11 Playback button 12 Motion picture button 13 Camera ON/OFF switch 14 Rear dial 15 [DISP./Fn1] button 16 Eye Cup...
  • Page 10 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
  • Page 11 ∫ Lens H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 38 39 40 41 42 38 Tele 39 Lens surface 40 Focus ring 41 Wide 42 Zoom ring 43 Contact point 44 Lens fitting mark 45 [O.I.S.] switch H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 45 –200 mm/F4.0 –...
  • Page 12 This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel. • When selecting features using the touch panel, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.

  • Page 13: About The Lens

    About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). ∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1;...

  • Page 14: Attaching/Detaching The Lens

    Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.
  • Page 15 Detaching a lens from the camera body Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button D, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside.
  • Page 16 In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 19: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
  • Page 20 ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor) – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Recordable time Actual recordable time When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used Recordable time Actual recordable time –...

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLD10PP).

  • Page 22: About The Card

    If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 23: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. ∫...
  • Page 25 ∫ Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

  • Page 26: Taking A Still Picture

    Recording Mode: Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ Selecting the Recording Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ Recording Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 28 When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] ¢...

  • Page 29: Recording Using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

    Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful for those who would like the settings made by the camera to match their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Defocus Control Function

    Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. × × Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. • When using the viewfinder, press the rear dial several times to display the Defocus Control setting screen.

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)

    Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE 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 various settings in [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [ Note •...

  • Page 32: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

    Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button.

  • Page 34: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([...
  • Page 35 ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Fast rewind Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing) Increase volume level •...

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [YES]. VQT3N40 (ENG) To delete a single picture...

  • Page 37: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your picture taking experience. In particular, 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. •...
  • Page 38 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the rear dial. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or • rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.
  • Page 39 ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] menu Press 2. A Menu toggle icon Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1 or the rear dial. •...

  • Page 40: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    ±´² Recording Mode: Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 42: Manual Exposure Mode

    Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 43: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-G3): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels Image sensor Digital Zoom Extended Tele Conversion (Except for the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio) Focus Shutter system Burst recording Burst speed...
  • Page 45 Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Metering range White Balance Exposure (AE) Metering Mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Flash synchronization speed Microphone Speaker Recording media Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] Approx.
  • Page 46 Picture size Still picture Recording quality Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Interface Digital Analog video/audio Terminal [REMOTE] [AV OUT/DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions Mass (weight) Operating temperature 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity Language select VQT3N40 (ENG)
  • Page 47 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A93B): Information for your safety Input: Output: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture...
  • Page 48 Interchangeable Lens (H-FS045200) “LUMIX G VARIO 45 –200 mm/F4.0– 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture value Lens construction In focus distance Maximum image magnification Optical Image Stabilizer [O.I.S.] switch Mount Angle of view Filter diameter Max. diameter Overall length Mass (weight) VQT3N40 (ENG)

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Description Lithum Ion Battery ¢1 AC Adaptor ¢1 DC Coupler Flash Remote Shutter Zoom Lever MC Protector ND Filter PL Filter (Circular Type) Lens Cap Lens Rear Cap Body Cap ¢3 Tripod Adaptor HDMI mini Cable...
  • Page 50 Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢ If you are using other than the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS045200), please use the optional accessories compatible with that lens.

  • Page 51: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
  • Page 53 When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 54 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 55: Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)

    (ENG) VQT3N40...
  • Page 56 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. •...

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