[Card Slot 1(CFexpress)] / [Card Slot 2(SD)]

Formats the card (initialization).

Format the cards with the camera before use.

Low level formatting of CFexpress cards

When formatting CFexpress cards, you can select whether to perform a low level format.

If the writing speed of the card has started to drop, we recommend performing a low level format.

1. Select [Card Slot 1(CFexpress)].

2. Press [DISP.] and put a check mark next to [Low Level Format].

3. Select [Yes].

When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and cannot be restored.

Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.

Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.

Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.

If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the camera.

You can format the card while keeping the camera settings information stored on the card. ([Save/Restore Camera Setting])

[Recording Method]

[] / [] / []

This sets the way recording to the card slots 1 and 2 is performed.

[Relay Rec]: Selects the priority of card slots for recording.

[Destination Card Slot]: []/[]

Relays recording to the card in the other card slot after the first card runs out of free space.

You can assign the function that changes the card which is prioritized for recording to an Fn button. ([Destination Card Slot])

[Backup Rec]: Records the same images to both cards simultaneously.

[Allocation Rec]: Allows you to specify the card slot to be used for recording for different image formats.

[JPEG Destination]/[RAW Destination]/[Video Destination]

[Double Card Slot Function] does not work when using the following functions:

– [Rec. File Format] or [Rec Quality] that does not allow recording to SD cards

– [Proxy Recording]

Notes about relay recording

The following video cannot be continued to be recorded on another card:

– [Loop Recording (video)]

Notes about Backup Recording

We recommend using cards with the same capacity.

If the card Speed Class or capacity is insufficient when video recording, recording to both cards stops.

Backup recording is not available with the following video. They can only be recorded on a single card:

– [Loop Recording (video)]

When using the following combinations of cards, backup recording for videos is not available:

– SD/SDHC memory cards and CFexpress cards

[ON] / [OFF]

The commercially available external SSD that is connected to the USB port can be used when this is set to [ON]. (Using an External SSD (Commercially Available))

[Select Folder] / [Create a New Folder] / [File Name Setting]

Set the folder and file name where to save the images.

Folder name

1. Folder number (3 numeric characters, 100 to 999)

2. 5-character user-defined segment

File name

3. Color space ([P]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB)

4. 3-character user-defined segment

5. File number (4 numeric characters, 0001 to 9999)

6. Extension

[Select Folder]: Selects a folder for storing images.

When [Double Card Slot Function] is set to [Allocation Rec], [Card Slot 1(CFexpress)] and [Card Slot 2(SD)] will be displayed.

[Create a New Folder]: Creates a new folder with an incremented folder number.

If there are no recordable folders in the card, a screen for resetting the folder number is displayed.

[OK]:

Increments the folder number without changing the 5-character user-defined segment ((2) above).

[Change]:

Changes the 5-character user-defined segment ((2) above). This will also increment the folder number.

[File Name Setting]

[Folder Number Link]:

Uses the 3-character user-defined segment ((4) above) to set the folder number ((1) above).

[User Setting]:

Changes the 3-character user-defined segment ((4) above).

Follow the steps on “Entering Characters” when the character entry screen is displayed. (Entering Characters)

Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, [ _ ]

Each folder can store up to 1000 files.

File numbers are assigned sequentially from 0001 to 9999 in the order of recording.

If you change the storage folder, a number continuing on from the last file number will be assigned.

In the following cases, a new folder with an incremented folder number will be created automatically when the next file is saved:

– The number of files in the current folder reaches 1000.

– The file number reaches 9999.

New folders cannot be created when there are folders numbered from 100 all the way up to 999.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

[Select Folder] is not available when [Backup Rec] in [Double Card Slot Function] is being used.

[Card Slot 1(CFexpress)] / [Card Slot 2(SD)]

Refresh the folder number within the DCIM folder and reset the file number to 0001.

When the folder number reaches 999, the file number cannot be reset.

We recommend backing up your data and formatting the card.

To reset the folder number to 100:

1. Perform [Card Format] to format the card. ([Card Format])

2. Perform [File Number Reset] to reset the file number.

3. Select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

[Artist]

[ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

[Copyright Holder]

[ON] / [OFF] / [SET]

[Display Copyright Info.]

Records the names of the artist and the copyright holder in the image Exif data.

You can register names from [SET] in [Artist] and [Copyright Holder].

How to enter characters (Entering Characters)

Up to 63 characters may be entered.

You can confirm registered copyright information in [Display Copyright Info.].

[Sleep Mode]

[10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF]

[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]

[ON] / [OFF]

[Auto LVF/Monitor Off]

[5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1MIN.] / [OFF]

[Power Save LVF Shooting]

[Time to Sleep]

[Method of Activation]

[Continuous Video AF]

[DURING RECORDING] / [CONSTANT]

This is a function to automatically turn the camera to sleep (power save) status or turn off the viewfinder/monitor if no operation is performed for a set time.

([Power Save Mode])

[Recording Max Temperature]

[HIGH] / [STANDARD]

This sets the temperature during video recording at which the camera automatically stops recording.

When set to [HIGH], recording continues even if the camera temperature rises.

[Recording Max Temperature]

[HIGH]: Sets the temperature at which recording is stopped due to the camera temperature rising to a higher temperature.

You can record for a longer time, but the camera body will become hot.

Use a tripod, etc., because recording with a handheld camera for long periods can cause low temperature burns.

[STANDARD]: Recording stops when the camera temperature rises.

Set to [STANDARD] when recording with a handheld camera.

[30fps] / [60fps]

Sets the display speed for live view on the monitor when recording pictures.

[30fps]: Reduces the power consumption for a longer operating time.

[60fps]: Enables smooth display of movements.

When the following function is being used, [Monitor Frame Rate] is not available:

– HDMI output

[60fps] / [120fps]

Sets the display speed for live view on the viewfinder when recording pictures.

[60fps]: Reduces the power consumption for a longer operating time.

[120fps]: Enables smooth display of movements.

[LVF120] is displayed on the viewfinder when it is displayed at [120fps].

When set to [120fps], the images in the viewfinder will not be as smooth as with [60fps], but there will be no change to the images recorded.

When the following functions are being used, [LVF Frame Rate] is not available:

– HDMI output

– While connected to Wi-Fi

The frame rate switches to 60 fps when the camera temperature rises.

[Brightness] / [Contrast] / [Saturation] / [Red Tint] / [Blue Tint]

This adjusts the brightness, coloring, and red or blue tints of the monitor/viewfinder.

1. Press to select the setting item, and press to adjust.

2. Press or to confirm the setting.

It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.

[AUTO] / [−3] to [+3]

Adjusts monitor/viewfinder luminance.

[AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

Adjusts the monitor luminance when displaying the monitor, and the viewfinder luminance when displaying the viewfinder.

When either [AUTO] is set, or the adjusted value is set to positive side, the usage period will shorten.

When [Night Mode] is being used, [Monitor Backlight]/[LVF Luminance] are not available.

[Sensitivity]

[HIGH] / [LOW]

This will set the sensitivity of the eye sensor.

[LVF/Monitor Switch]

[LVF/MON AUTO] (automatic viewfinder/monitor switching) / [LVF] (viewfinder) / [MON] (monitor)

This will set the method for switching between the viewfinder and monitor.

If you press [LVF] to switch the display, the [LVF/Monitor Switch] setting will also switch.

[Adjust.]

Hold the camera in a horizontal position, and press or . The level gauge will be adjusted.

[Level Gauge Value Reset]

Restores the default level gauge setting.

[Beep Volume]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[AF Beep Volume]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[AF Beep Tone]

[] (Pattern 1) / [] (Pattern 2) / [] (Pattern 3)

[E-Shutter Vol]

[] (High) / [] (Low) / [] (Off)

[E-Shutter Tone]

[] (Pattern 1) / [] (Pattern 2) / [] (Pattern 3)

Sets the beep sounds, AF beep, and electronic shutter sounds.

[0] to [LEVEL15] ([LEVEL3])

Adjusts the volume when headphones are connected.

(Adjusting the Headphone Volume)

This functions in tandem with [Headphone Volume] in the [Video] ([Audio]) menu.

[COMBINED WITH REC] / [CH1/CH2] / [CH3/CH4] / [CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4] / [CH1] / [CH2] / [CH3] / [CH4] / [CH1+CH2] / [CH3+CH4] / [CH1+CH2+CH3+CH4]

During video playback, this selects the audio channel output to the speaker on the camera or the headphones.

For information about output audio ([Sound Monitoring Channel])

[COMBINED WITH REC]: Outputs audio with the same settings as [Sound Monitoring Channel] in the [Video] ([Audio]) menu.

You cannot change settings during video playback.

The L channel and R channel are mixed for audio output from the camera’s speaker.

[Streaming Function] (Streaming Settings)

[ON] / [OFF]

[Connection Method] (Streaming Settings)

[Wi-Fi] / [USB Tethering]

[Streaming Setup] (Streaming Settings)

[Streaming Quality]

[Streaming Address]

[Save/Load Streaming Address]

[Wi-Fi Connection Setting]

[Wi-Fi Frequency Bands]

[IP Address Setting (LAN)]

[Device Name/Password]

[LAN / Wi-Fi Function Lock]

[Network Address Display (LAN)]

[Network Address Display (Wi-Fi)]

Makes settings for wired LAN and Wi-Fi. ([LAN / Wi-Fi] Menu)

[Bluetooth Function] (Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

[Pairing]

[Add New Device]

[Delete]

[Send Image (Smartphone)] (Using the menu to transfer easily)

[Auto Transfer] ([Auto Transfer])

[Location Logging] ([Location Logging])

[Frame.io Connection] (Connecting with Frame.io)

[Send Images to Frame.io] ([Send Images to Frame.io])

[Connection Setup]

[Connection Method]

[Wi-Fi Connection Setting]

[Upload Setup]

[Auto Upload to Queue]

[Upload File Format]

[Clear Upload History]

[Upload Status]

[Clear Upload Queue]

[USB Mode]

[] [Select on connection] / [] [PC(Storage)] / [] [PC(Tether)] / [] [LUMIX Flow]

This sets the communication method to be used when the USB connection cable is connected.

[] [Select on connection]: Select this setting to select the USB communication system when connecting to another device. (USB port)

[] [PC(Storage)]: Select this setting to export images to a connected PC. (Importing Images to a PC)

[] [PC(Tether)]: Select this setting to control the camera from a PC installed with “LUMIX Tether”. (Tethered Recording)

[] [LUMIX Flow]: Select this setting to control the camera from a smartphone installed with “LUMIX Flow”. (Connecting to “LUMIX Flow”)

[USB Power Supply]

[ON] / [OFF]

Provides power from the USB connection cable.

Even if this item is set to [OFF], power will be supplied when the AC adaptor is connected.

[Tether(USB ethernet adaptor)]

[ON] / [OFF]

This enables connection to “LUMIX Tether” with a wired LAN connection.

[Output Resolution(Playback)]

[AUTO] / [C4K/120p] / [C4K/100p] / [C4K/60p] / [C4K/50p] / [C4K/30p] / [C4K/25p] / [C4K/24p] / [4K/120p] / [4K/100p] / [4K/60p] / [4K/50p] / [4K/30p] / [4K/25p] / [4K/24p] / [1080/120p] / [1080/100p] / [1080p] / [1080i] / [720p] / [576p] / [480p]

Sets the HDMI output resolution for playback.

[AUTO]: Outputs with a resolution suited to the connected external device. When playing back pictures, output is at a maximum resolution of 8K.

The items you can select depend on the [System Frequency] setting.

If no image appears on the external device with [AUTO], switch to a setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your external device.

(Please also refer to the operating instructions for the external device.)

It may not be possible to play back video, depending on the external device connected.

[LUT View Assist (HDMI)]

[ON] / [OFF]

Images with LUT (Look-Up Table) file applied are output when you play back videos recorded with [Photo Style] set to [V-Log].

This is linked with [LUT View Assist (HDMI)] in [Log View Assist] under the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) menu. ([Log View Assist])

[HLG View Assist (HDMI)]

[AUTO] / [MODE1] / [MODE2] / [OFF]

At recording or playback of HLG video, this converts their color gamut and brightness for display.

This is linked with [HDMI] in [HLG View Assist] under the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display (Video)]) menu. ([HLG View Assist])

[VIERA Link (CEC)]

[ON] / [OFF]

You can use the device remote control to operate the camera when it is connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI cable.

(Using VIERA Link)

[Background Color(Playback)]

[] / []

Sets the color of the bands displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of images output on an external device.

We recommend setting to [] to prevent burn-in on the screen of the output destination.

[Photo Luminance Level]

[0-255] / [16-255]

Sets the level of luminance when outputting pictures to external devices.

[ON] / [OFF]

This will turn on the network connection light.

[C1] / [C2] / [C3] / [C4] / [C5-1] to [C5-10]

You can register the currently set information of the camera.

(Register in Custom Mode)

[C1] / [C2] / [C3] / [C4] / [C5-1] to [C5-10]

Calls up registered Custom mode settings to the selected recording mode and overwrites the current settings with these.

(Calling Up Settings)

[Limit No. of Custom Mode]

[Edit Title]

[How to Reload Custom Mode]

[Select Loading Details]

Sets the ease of use of Custom mode.

(Custom Mode Detailed Settings)

[Save] / [Load] / [Delete] / [Keep Settings While Format]

Saves the camera’s settings information to the card.

Saved settings information can be loaded to the camera, letting you set the same settings on multiple cameras.

[Save]: Saves the camera’s settings information to the card.

If saving new data, then select [New File], and if overwriting an existing file, select that existing file.

When [New File] is selected, a screen to select the file name to save as is displayed.

[OK]:

Saves using the file name on the screen.

[Change the file name]:

Changes the file name and saves the file.

Available characters: alphabetic characters (upper-case), numerals, up to 8 characters

How to enter characters (Entering Characters)

[Load]: Loads the settings information on the card and copies it to the camera.

[Delete]: Deletes settings information on the card.

[Keep Settings While Format]: When formatting the card, formats the card while keeping camera settings information stored on the card.

Only settings information from the same model can be loaded.

Up to 10 instances of settings information can be saved on one card.

List of functions for which saving of settings information is possible (List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying)

Returns the camera to its default settings.

([Reset])

Sets the date and time.

(Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time))

Sets the time zone.

Press to select the time zone and then press or to confirm.

(A) Current time

(B) Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

If you are using Daylight Savings [], press . (The time will move forward by 1 hour.)

To return to the normal time, press again.

[59.94Hz (NTSC)] / [50.00Hz (PAL)] / [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]

1. Default setting specifications vary depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

This changes the system frequency of videos that are recorded and played back with the camera.

([System Frequency])

This optimizes the image sensor and image processing.

The image sensor and image processing are optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.

Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.

[OPEN] / [CLOSE]

You can set so the shutter closes when you turn off the power.

This prevents foreign matter and dust getting onto the image sensor when replacing the lens.

The shutter may be damaged if pointed the camera toward strong light sources such as sunlight or if touched it while the camera is turned off.

Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the image sensor is performed.

You can use this function when the dust is particularly noticeable.

Turn the camera off and on when finished.

This set the language displayed on the screen.

If you set a different language by mistake, select [] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[Firmware Update] / [Software info]

You can check the firmware versions of the camera and lens.

In addition, you can update the firmware, and display information about the camera software.

[Firmware Update]: Updates firmware.

1. Download the firmware. (Firmware of Your Camera/Lens)

2. Save the firmware to the root directory of the card (the first folder that appears when you access the card on your PC), and then insert the card into the camera.

3. Select [Firmware Update], press or , and then select [Yes] to update the firmware.

[Software info]: Displays information about the camera software.

When a supported optional item (XLR Microphone Adaptor, etc.) is attached to the camera, you can also check its firmware version.

Displays the certification number for radio regulations.

1. Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased, this is not displayed due to differences in specifications.

[Load] / [Delete] / [Certificate Information]

Registers a root certificate when connecting to the network.

[Load]: Registers a root certificate saved on a card to the camera. (Maximum 6 files)

Consult the administrator of the service you are connecting to for information on acquiring root certificates.

Save the certificates you are registering for the first time in the root directory of the card.

You can register certificates with the file extensions “.pem”, “.cer”, or “.crt”.

You cannot register those that are not recognized as certificates by OpenSSL commands.

[Delete]: Selects root certificates registered with [Load] and deletes them.

[Certificate Information]: Selects root certificates registered with [Load] and displays their information.