Panasonic DMC-G1K Operating Instructions Manual

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13VQT1U50Before UseAbout the LensThis unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible to the Micro Four Thirds System lensmount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount) such as the lenses included in DMC-G1Kand DMC-G1W.Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot beactivated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”This is the lens mount standard for the“Micro Four Thirds System”.This was newly developed asinterchangeable lens dedicated for digitalcameras.∫ When using lenses other than the lenses included in DMC-G1K or DMC-G1W• Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the directiondetection function (P36), [STABILIZER] (P100), Quick AF (P106) and Continuous AF (P106).• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.• Lens with the Four Thirds™ mountspecification can be used by using the mountadaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). However,[AFC] mode (P45) and continuous AF function(P106) cannot be used. Only manual focus ispossible when using a lens that is notcompatible with the Contrast AF. There aresome restrictions to some other functions too.Because of its structure, Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses cannot be used onthe Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It can only be used on the Micro Four Thirdsmount specification cameras.Lens Installation Combination Diagram1 Micro Four Thirds mountspecification lens¢2 Four Thirds mountspecification lens3 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1)4 Micro Four Thirds mountspecification camera(DMC-G1)5 Four Thirds mountspecification camera¢ It cannot be mounted on the FourThirds mount specification camera.Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)