Panasonic

Manual Exposure Mode

character_bullet-largeAvailable Shutter Speeds (Sec.)

character_bullet-large[T] (Time)


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In [M] mode (Manual Exposure mode), you can record by manually setting the aperture value and shutter speed.

In default settings, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

As a result, the ISO sensitivity will be adjusted according to the aperture value and shutter speed.

Exposure compensation can also be used when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].


  1. Set the recording mode to [M].

character_bullet-largeSet the mode dial. (character_referenceSelecting the Recording Mode)

  1. Set the aperture value and shutter speed.

character_bullet-largeTurn the aperture ring to set the aperture value (A), and button_control-dial_s to set the shutter speed (B).

bullet02You can set the aperture value with image_rear-dial_s if you set the aperture ring to the [A] position.

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  1. Start recording.

bullet02If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red.


character_diamondManual Exposure Assist

When ISO sensitivity is set to other than [AUTO], Manual Exposure Assist (example: image_me-assistance) will be displayed on the recording screen.

You can check the difference between the current exposure value and the standard exposure (±0) measured by the camera.

bullet02Use Manual Exposure Assist as a guide.

We recommend checking the images on the playback screen when recording.


Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.)

bullet02[MECH.]

[T] (Time, max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 to 1/2000

bullet02[ELEC.]

[T] (Time, max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 to 1/32000

bullet02[ELEC.+NR]

[T] (Time, max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 to 1/32000


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bullet02The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen.

To check the effects on the recording screen, use [Preview]. (character_referencePreview Mode)

You can set the preview of the aperture effect and the shutter speed effect to constantly operate in [M] mode to check the depth of field and movement of the subject while recording:

(character_reference[Constant Preview])

bullet02The brightness of the recording screen and of actual recorded images may differ.

Check the images on the playback screen.

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bullet02You can customize dial operations:

(character_reference[Dial Set.])

bullet02The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the relationship between aperture value and shutter speed:

(character_reference[Expo.Meter])


[T] (Time)

If you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time) and press the shutter button fully, the shutter stays open. (max. approx. 60 secondscharacter_asterisk)

The shutter closes when you press the shutter button again.

Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to record images of fireworks, night scenery or a starry sky.

  1. When the shutter type is [ELEC.] or when [Long Exposure NR] is [OFF], shutter speed will be faster than 60 seconds to suit the ISO sensitivity.

It will be about 30 seconds when the ISO sensitivity is 200 and about 15 seconds when it is 400.


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bullet02We recommend using a tripod during Time recording.

bullet02Time recording may create noticeable noise.

If you are concerned about noise, we recommend that you set [Long Exposure NR] (character_reference[Long Exposure NR]) to [ON] in the [Photo] ([Image Quality]) menu before recording.

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bullet02Time is not available when using the following functions:

– SH burst recording

– [Time Lapse Shot]

– [Stop Motion Animation] (when set to [Auto Shooting])

– [Bracketing]

– [Live View Composite]