Panasonic DMC-G5 - Manual (Page 115)

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Recording
Applicable modes:
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
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Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before
taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture
that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the
shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping
the movement of running water.
1 Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [Preview].
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This is the procedure for setting [Fn2].
2 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn2].
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Screen is switched every time [Fn2] is pressed.
∫ Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc.
Note
• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.
• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Normal recording
screen
Effects of Aperture
Effects of Shutter
Speed
¢1
Aperture value Small Large
Focus length of the lens Tele Wide
Distance to the subject Near Distant
Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)
¢2
Deep (Wide)
¢3