Functions Added to “LUMIX Lab”

The following functions have been added to “LUMIX Lab”:

Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations

[Remote shooting]

You can use the smartphone to record from a remote location while viewing the live view images from the camera.

Getting started:

Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. ( character_reference Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Lab”.

Select [Remote shooting] in the [Camera] screen.

Connect to the camera with Wi-Fi. Select [Join] to start the connection.

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(A) [Remote shooting]

Start recording.

The recorded image is saved on the camera.

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(B) Takes a picture

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When used in combination with [Auto Transfer], it is possible to automatically transfer the remotely recorded images to a smartphone.

If [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON] using the setting menu for remote recording, it is enabled when you return to the camera screen from the remote recording screen.

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Certain features, including some settings, may not be available.

character_diamond Operation Method During Remote Recording

Set either the camera or the smartphone as the priority control device to be used during remote recording.

Touch [ icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority ] in the “LUMIX Lab” remote recording screen.

The icon switches each time you touch it.

icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority (Camera prioritized)

Operation is possible on both the camera and the smartphone.

The camera’s dial settings, etc. cannot be changed with the smartphone.

icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority_smartphone (Smartphone prioritized)

Operation is possible only on the smartphone.

The camera’s dial settings, etc. can be changed with the smartphone.

To end remote recording, press any of the buttons on the camera to turn on the screen, and select [End].

The default setting is [ icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority ] (Camera prioritized).

[Shutter Remote Control]

You can use the smartphone as a remote control for the shutter.

Getting started:

Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. ( character_reference Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Lab”.

Select [Shutter Remote Control] in the [Camera] screen.

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(D) [Shutter Remote Control]

Start recording.

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Starts/ends the video recording

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Takes a picture

character_diamond Bulb Recording

The shutter can be kept open from the start to end of recording, which is useful for recording of starry skies or night scenery.

Getting started:

Set the camera to [M] mode.

Set the camera shutter speed to [T] (Time).

Touch [] to start recording (keep touching, without removing your finger).

Remove your finger from [] to end recording.

Slide [ icon_image-app-shutter-g ] in the direction of [LOCK] to record with the shutter button locked in a fully-pressed state.

(Slide [ icon_image-app-shutter-y ] back to its original position or press the camera shutter button to end recording)

During [B] (Bulb) recording, if the Bluetooth connection is broken, then carry out Bluetooth connection again, then end recording from the smartphone.

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When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Shutter Remote Control] cannot be used.

Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations

You can transfer pictures to a smartphone connected by Bluetooth just by pressing [Q] during playback.

You can also use the menu to connect easily.

You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button registered with [Send Image (Smartphone)].

Getting started:

Install “LUMIX Lab” on your smartphone.

Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. ( character_reference Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

Press [ button_playback ] on the camera to display the playback screen.

Send a single image

Press to select the image.

Press [Q].

Select [Single Select].

To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.].

Select [OK] on the smartphone.

This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.

Send multiple images

Press [Q].

Select [Multi Select].

To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.].

Select the images and then transfer.

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[DISP.]: Transfer

Select [OK] on the smartphone.

This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.

character_diamond Using the menu to transfer easily

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Bluetooth] [Send Image (Smartphone)]

Settings: [Single Select]/[Multi Select]

If [Single Select], press character_left character_right to select the image and then press button_menu-set to execute.

If [Multi Select], use the same operation as with “Send multiple images”. ( character_reference Send multiple images)

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It is not possible to transfer images with file sizes exceeding 4 GB.

Images recorded using the following function cannot be transferred:

– [MOV] videos

When recording, recording is prioritized so it will take time for sending to complete.

If the camera is turned off, or the Wi-Fi is disconnected before sending is completed, then sending will not restart.

You may not be able to delete files or use the [Playback] menu while sending.

When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Send Image (Smartphone)] cannot be used.