Panasonic DMC-G5 User Manual

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Note

You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when
attaching the external flash.

Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity.
Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.

If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.

Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it.

Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.

The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use a
tripod when taking picture.

Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.

When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach from
the camera.

If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to [

] finely adjust the White Balance

depending on the picture quality.

(P109)

If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the flash may be blocked by the lens,
darkening the lower part of the screen.

Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.

You can easily widen the range of expression of the unit by installing a compatible lens.

We recommend that you use a conversion lens that is compatible with this unit. Use of a
non-compatible conversion lens or adaptor may result in breakage or damage to the lens.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the relevant conversion lenses.

Conversion lens (optional)

Wide conversion lens:

Wide-angle effect allows a wider field of view.

Tele conversion lens:

Telescopic effect allows a higher level of magnification.

Macro conversion lens:

Allows higher level of magnification of small subjects.

Fish eye conversion lens:

Enables recording of image with stretched perspective.

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