Panasonic

Manual Exposure Mode

character_bullet-largeAvailable Shutter Speeds (Sec.)

character_bullet-large[B] (Bulb)


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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-largeRotate image_front-dial_s to set the aperture value (A), and image_rear-dial_s to set the shutter speed (B).

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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.]

[B] (Bulb, max. approx. 30 minutes), 60 to 1/8000

bullet02[EFC]

[B] (Bulb, max. approx. 30 minutes), 60 to 1/2000

bullet02[ELEC.]

[B] (Bulb, max. approx. 60 seconds), 60 to 1/8000


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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.

bullet02When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to other than [A] to use the aperture value of the lens.

bullet02Shutter speeds faster than 1/250 of a second are not available when recording using a flash. (character_referenceShutter Speeds for Flash Modes)

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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])


[B] (Bulb)

If you set the shutter speed to [B] (Bulb), the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully. (up to approx. 30 minutes)

The shutter closes when the shutter button is released.

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.


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bullet02We recommend using a tripod or the Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional) during bulb recording.

bullet02Bulb 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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bullet02Bulb is not available when using the following functions:

– SH burst recording

– [Time Lapse Shot]

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

– High Resolution mode

– [Bracketing]