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Please read before use

Lenses compatible with this camera

No lenses are included with this camera. Please use lenses purchased separately.

This camera includes a Micro Four Thirds

TM

system lens mount. However, the successful operation of all

Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds

TM

standard lenses cannot be guaranteed.

Also, some functions such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and auto focus (AF) cannot be used depending on the lens.

Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses (as of December 2010).

Please use a lens support when using large lenses weighing more than 1kg (2.2 lb). Not using a lens support may result in damage to the lens mount.

* Micro Four Thirds™ and Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus

Imaging Corporation in Japan, USA, the EU, and other countries.

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Lens Type

60i/60p/30p/

50i/50p/25p

AF

*1

24p

OnePush

AF

Micro Four Thirds Lens

H-FS014045 (Panasonic)

H-FS045200 (Panasonic)

H-F007014 (Panasonic)

H-VS014140 (Panasonic)

H-H020 (Panasonic)

H-F008 (Panasonic)

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H-ES045 (Panasonic)

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H-FS014042 (Panasonic)

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L-ES014050 (Panasonic)

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Four Thirds Lens

(a mount adaptor (DMW-MA1), available separately, is necessary when using a Four Thirds lens)

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L-RS014050 (Panasonic)

L-RS014150 (Panasonic)

L-X025 (Panasonic)

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ZUIKO DIGITAL ED

14-35mm F2.0 SWD

(OLYMPUS)

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Camera Focus by Remote

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*1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode.

*2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded.

*3 Tracking performance is inferior compared to H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four

Thirds mount).

*4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24p mode.

*5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS.

Note: use of H-VS014140 (lens for movie recording, Micro Four Thirds mount) is assumed throughout this operating instructions document.

For the latest information regarding supported lenses, please refer to Panasonic catalogs/web site etc.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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Precaution for use (continued)

Lens attachment and detachment

• Check that the power switch is set to OFF.

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Attaching a lens to the camera

1

Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove.

Lens detachment button

Body cap

Lens rear cap

• Do not insert fingers into the mount.

2

Line up the lens attachment marks (red) on the camera and lens, and then turn the lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place.

• Do not press the lens detachment button while attaching

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• the lens.

Damage may occur to the lens attachment if the lens is not at right angles to the camera during attachment.

Ensure that the lens is attached properly.

3

Remove lens cap.

• Remove lens cap prior to recording.

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Detaching a lens from the camera

1

Attach the lens cap.

2

While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops, and detach.

3

Attach the body cap.

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Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or dirt from entering the camera.

To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to attach the lens rear cap.

Lens detachment button

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When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard, see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings.

Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt.

When the power switch is [OFF] or when carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to prevent damage to the surface of the lens.

Be careful not to misplace the body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap.

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Enabling Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS.

Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON]

Setting the OIS switch to [OFF] is recommended when using a tripod.

• Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does not have an

OIS switch. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera is disabled.

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Please read before use (continued)

SD Memory Cards compatible with this product

Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)

Card type Recording capacity Recording/playback

Saving/reading of scene files and user files, reading of metadata

SD Memory

Card

SDHC Memory

Card

SDXC Memory

Card

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

Cannot be used.

Successful operation cannot be guaranteed. Recording may be suddenly terminated with certain

SD Memory Cards.

Can be used.

Can be used.

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Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

This camera supports FAT12 & FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard.

4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard.

Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been formatted on computers, etc.)

MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.

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(SD speed class 4)

This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SDcompatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.

When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above.

(SD speed class 6)

This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SDcompatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.

When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above.

Cautions for usage

• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the

• reverse of the card.

Do not leave the card in the following places:

– In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment

– In highly humid or dusty locations

– In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)

– In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves

• Store cards in bags or cases after use.

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