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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four

User Manual for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Body Deluxe Kit

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• Brand: Panasonic
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Product description

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only)
  • Panasonic - Lumix DMC-GH4 Demo
  • LUMIX GH4 | PHOTOS TO IMPRESS, 4K VIDEOS TO INSPIRE
  • LUMIX GH4 "Light of the Yucatan" in 4K by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bence Mate
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Daniel Berehulak
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Takehito Miyatake
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera is a true hybrid camera designed for both professional photo and video use. It features a 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor and a 4-CPU Venus Engine, capable of capturing high-resolution JPEG and RAW stills, as well as UHD 4K 3840x2160 30p/24p and cinematic DCI 4K 4096x2160 video at 24p. Like its predecessor, the GH4 features a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, while offering increased resolution on both the OLED monitor and electronic viewfinder. It also features built-in Wi-Fi with NFC technology, in-camera creative controls, and a high-speed 49-point autofocus in both photo and video mode.
  
  The GH4 delivers video quality surpassing many professional video cameras. Video can be recorded in a variety of formats, from efficient AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive, to 200 Mbps All-Intra and 100 Mbps IPB MOV and MP4 formats. And because the GH4 is a global camera, the system frequency can be switched between 59.94 Hz (23.98 Hz) and 50 Hz, yielding a variety of recording options including 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, and 59.94p. The system can also be switched to 24 Hz to capture true 24p in HD and 4K resolutions.
  
  Video and photos are recorded to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. For high bit-rate 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps formats, SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) cards are supported and recommended. Video recorded to SD cards is 4:2:0 8-bit. Real-time 4:2:2 8-bit and 4:2:2 10-bit video can also be sent to an external monitor or recorder with an optional micro HDMI cable. Additional video features include focus peaking, timecode support, and cine-like gamma options. For unique expressions, VBR (Variable Frame Rate), time-lapse, and stop motion animation videos can be recording internally without the need for additional post-production processing. The GH4 comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, battery charger with AC cable, body cap, hot shoe cover, USB cable, shoulder strap, and DVD with supplied software.
  16.05 Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
  • The 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor delivers high-quality images with high sensitivity and quick response times. The increased signal speed readout helps to suppress the effects of rolling shutter. In conjunction with the quad-core Venus Engine image processor, you'll enjoy dramatically improved sensitivity (maximum ISO 25600), gradation performance, resolution, and color reproduction.
  Micro Four Thirds System and Lens Mount
  • The DMC-GH4's 4/3" type sensor is large enough for shallow depth of field and yet small enough to take advantage of lighter, more compact lenses than a larger format camera would require. Plus, the short flange focal distance of the Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount makes it possible to add optional adapters (sold separately) to use a wide range of lenses, including PL-mount cinema lenses.
  Dual OLED Displays - Monitor and Live View Finder
  • High-speed, organic LED displays are used for both the Live View Finder and the rear monitor. The 3.0" monitor features a 1,036K-dot resolution and a touchscreen interface for intuitive control, while the LVF features a 2,359K-dot resolution. These displays feature 100% coverage and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. An Eye Sensor automatically switches between the Live View-Finder and the rear monitor, for easy shooting with both.
  Magnesium Alloy, Weather Sealed Body
  • The DMC-GH4 features a magnesium alloy full die cast front and rear frame. A splash and dustproof design is achieved by tightly sealing the joints and control components. To further meet the demands of professional use, the shutter is rated for approximately 200,000 releases.
  Wi-Fi with NFC Technology
  • The DMC-GH4 integrates Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC, letting you use the Panasonic Image App for remote photo and video shooting with compatible smartphones or tablets. The app also lets you embed location data to an image after shooting. If your mobile device isn't NFC compatible, you can still connect to the camera by scanning a QR code displayed on the GH4's monitor.
  49-Area AF / Custom Multi AF
  • The newly developed AF system features 49 points, giving you more flexibility when composing shots. The Custom Multi mode extends that flexibility even more with the ability to freely select what blocks to focus out of the 49 possible focusing areas.
  High-Speed Autofocus
  • The high-precision Contrast AF integrates DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology to achieve AF speeds of approximately 0.07 sec in AFS mode. This enables the camera to shoot bursts of 12 fps in AFS mode.
  Silent Mode
  • The Silent mode switches the shutter from mechanical to electronic and turns off sounds, while suppressing the AD assist lamp and flash with just a single setting. This is useful when capturing photos in situations where noise and light from the camera would be a distraction to performers or people around you.
  In-Camera RAW Data Development
  • Shoot RAW photos and process the images in-camera to create JPEG images, instead of relying on post-processing. You can adjust the color space setting (sRGB / AdobeRGB), white balance, noise reduction, sharpness, and hue. Lumix's Photo Style, Intelligent D-Range Control, and Intelligent Resolution can also be applied.
  Picture Profiles
  • Choose from a range of Photo Styles and Creative Control modes. Photo Styles for stills or video include Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, and Custom. Contrast, sharpness, noise reduction, saturation, and hue parameters can be adjusted for each mode and even set into the camera's memory.
  Professional 4K Video Recording
  • The DMC-GH4 brings the GH-line into the 4K age by offering both 16:9 UHD 4K 3840x2160 video at 23.98p, 24p or 29.97p, and 17:9 DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) 4K 4096x2160 videos at 24p. 4K resolutions can be recorded as MOV or MP4 files in high bitrate 100 Mbps IPB codec. When recording at 100 Mbps, you will need an SDHC/SDXC memory card capable of handling the transfer speed.
    
    Please note: For better quality, 4K recording modes use a 1:1 pixel map of the sensor. This yields a slight crop of the sensor, resulting in approximately a full-frame crop factor of approximately 2.3x when shooting DCI 4K resolution.
  Selectable System Frequency
  • The DMC-GH4 is a true global camera, with system frequency switchable from 59.94 Hz (23.98 Hz) and 50 Hz. You can also select 24 Hz frequency for true 24 fps cinematic video.
  VFR (Variable Frame Rate)
  • The VFR mode enables Full HD video recording with slow/fast motion, depending on the video format and system frequency selected.
    
    59.94 Hz
    MOV/FHD/100 Mbps/29.97p, MP4(LPCM)/FHD/100 Mbps/29.97p:
    2 fps, 15 fps, 26 fps, 28 fps, 30 fps, 32 fps, 34 fps, 45 fps, 60 fps, 75 fps, 90 fps, 96 fps
    MOV/FHD/100 Mbps/23.98p, MP4(LPCM)/FHD/100 Mbps/23.98p:
    2 fps, 12 fps, 20 fps, 22 fps, 24 fps, 26 fps, 28 fps, 36 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 72 fps, 84 fps, 96 fps
    AVCHD/FHD/24 Mbps/29.97p:
    2 fps, 15 fps, 26 fps, 28 fps, 30 fps, 32 fps, 34 fps, 45 fps, 60 fps
    AVCHD/FHD/24 Mbps/23.98p:
    2 fps, 12 fps, 20 fps, 22 fps, 24 fps, 26 fps, 28 fps, 36 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps
    
    50 Hz
    MOV/FHD/100 Mbps/25.00p, MP4(LPCM)/FHD/100 Mbps/25.00p:
    2 fps, 12 fps, 21 fps, 23 fps, 25 fps, 27 fps, 30 fps, 37 fps, 50 fps, 62 fps, 75 fps, 96 fps
    AVCHD/FHD/24 Mbps/25.00p:
    2 fps, 12 fps, 21 fps, 23 fps, 25 fps, 27 fps, 30 fps, 37 fps, 50 fps
    
    24 Hz
    MOV/FHD/100 Mbps/24.00p, MP4(LPCM)/FHD/100 Mbps/24.00p:
    2 fps, 12 fps, 20 fps, 22 fps, 24 fps, 26 fps, 28 fps, 36 fps, 48 fps, 60 fps, 72 fps, 84 fps, 96 fps
  Versatile Video Recording Formats
  • Choose the video format that is right for each project. The DMC-GH4 is capable of ultra high bitrate video recording at 200 Mbps (All-Intra) or 100 Mbps (IPB). Available formats include MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive, and AVCHD at a variety of frame rates. In MP4 / MOV, high quality LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) sound can be recorded. All internally recorded video codecs use 4:2:0 color sampling and an 8-bit color depth.
  Real-Time 4:2:2 Output with HDMI
  • Send 4:2:2 8-bit or 4:2:2 10-bit video in real-time to external monitors or recorders via the micro HDMI output. An optional micro HDMI cable is required. When outputting a 4:2:2 10-bit signal over HDMI, video cannot be recorded on the SDHX/SDXC memory card in the camera.
  Focus Peaking
  • For easy focusing, the GH4 incorporates a Focus Peaking function that shows the peak of focus in MF and AF+MF modes. Users can see the peaking of focus while monitoring the subject in live view. It can be set to HIGH / LOW / OFF and the color can also be changed to blue, white or orange according to the color of the shooting scene during live view. Focus peaking is also available while remote photo/video shooting with smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi.
  Luminance Level Adjustment
  • In addition to the standard luminance level of 16-235 and 16-255, the DMC-GH4 also offers 0-255.
  Additional Video Features
  • • Timecode - SMPTE-compliant timecode for synching multiple devices
    • Color bars - benchmark for fixing color or brightness
    • 1 kHz test tone - benchmark for fixing sound or volume
    • Center marker - guide mark for video composition
    • Synchro scan - suppress flicker on monitors or from fluorescent lights
    • Cine-like gamma - "CINELIKE D" and "CINELIKE V" produce a cinema-like tones
    • Master Pedestal - adjust brightness balance ±15 steps based on the color black
    • Zebra Pattern - display lines on over-exposed areas
  Professional 4K Video Interface Unit (Optional)
  • For professional video workflows, the optional DMW-YAGH Interface Unit is available. The Interface Unit attaches to the bottom of the camera and provides 2 XLR input terminals, for line or condenser microphones, with independent volume controls and an audio level display monitor. It also has two 3G-SDI capable BNC connectors and two HD-SDI capable BNC connectors for quad-link SDI 4K video in 4:2:2 10-bit, dual-link 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p up to 60 fps, or four simultaneous 1080p streams up to 30 fps - all with timecode. Power is supplied to the unit by a 12 VDC 4-pin XLR input.
    
    Please note: When using 4:2:2 10-bit output, simultaneous video recording on an SDHC/SDXC memory card in the DMC-GH4 is not possible.
  4K Photo Modes
  • Utilizing the 4K video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
  • 4K Burst: Just as with video recording, this mode will allow you to continuously record 8MP images at 30 fps for up to 29 min. 59 sec., making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
  • 4K Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record 8MP images at 30 fps one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
  • 4K Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the 4K video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.
  Interface
  • The DMC-GH4 comes with a variety of connection terminals including 1/8" microphone and headphone jacks. The camera also features a micro HDMI port, AV output, flash sync terminal, and a 2.5mm remote controller jack.
  Supports UHS-I Class 3 Speed SD Cards
  • The DMC-GH4 uses a variety of advanced recording media, including SDXC, SDHC, and SD Memory Cards. The fastest of these cards is the UHS-I Class 3 (U3), which is recommended when using high bit rate video recording modes over 100 Mbps.
  High-Speed Burst Shooting
  • The DMC-GH4 allows for high-speed burst shooting at 12 fps in single autofocus mode using the mechanical shutter, for up to approximately 40 RAW or 100 JPEG images, and 7.5 fps in continuous AF mode. This lets you capture fast moving subjects in clear focus. When using the electronic shutter, you can shoot in bursts up to 40 fps.
  Highlight / Shadow Control
  • Highlight and shadow can be separately adjusted with the front or rear dial. Three patterns of settings can be customized in addition to three preset patterns.
  Button Layout
  • For intuitive control, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and white balance controls are positioned around the shutter button to make operation fast and easy while looking at the viewfinder. A programmable function button is also available.
  Additional Features
  • • Post Focus settings allows photographers to pick the in-focus area after the image has been taken
    • In-camera time-lapse and stop motion animation
    • 1/8000 second maximum shutter speed
    • 1/250 second shutter speed sync for built-in and external flash
    • Face / Eye Detection AF
    • External Flash Burst enables consecutive flash bursts with compatible on-camera units
    • Magnification of 1-Area focus point
    • Language support: English and Spanish.
  UPC: 885170185647
• SanDisk 64GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
  • Panasonic - Lumix DMC-GH4 Demo
  • LUMIX GH4 | PHOTOS TO IMPRESS, 4K VIDEOS TO INSPIRE
  • LUMIX GH4 "Light of the Yucatan" in 4K by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bence Mate
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Daniel Berehulak
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Takehito Miyatake
  Designed for SD devices that can capture Full HD, 3D, and 4K video, as well as raw and burst photography, the 64GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card from SanDisk has a capacity of 64GB, is compatible with the UHS-I bus, and features a speed class rating of V30, which guarantees minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s. If your device does not support the V30 standard, this card also supports the U3 standard, which likewise guarantees minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s. Read speeds are supported up to 150 MB/s and write speeds max out at 60 MB/s. A built-in write-protect switch helps to safeguard against the accidental erasure of card data.
  
  While this card has been designed for cameras that are UHS-I / V30 / U3 compatible, it may be used in devices that do not support UHS-I / V30 / U3. However, bear in mind that this card will then default to your device's speed class and bus rating, such as UHS-I and U1, which supports minimum write speeds of 10 MB/s, or Class 10, which also supports minimum write speeds of 10 MB/s. UPC: 619659170684
• Watson DMW-BLF19 / BP-61 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1750mAh)
  • Panasonic - Lumix DMC-GH4 Demo
  • LUMIX GH4 | PHOTOS TO IMPRESS, 4K VIDEOS TO INSPIRE
  • LUMIX GH4 "Light of the Yucatan" in 4K by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bence Mate
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Daniel Berehulak
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Bryan Harvey
  • LUMIX GH4 Shooting Impression by Takehito Miyatake
  The Watson DMW-BLF19 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack works with the same cameras as the Panasonic DMW-BLF19 or Sigma BP-61. This replacement battery pack features a capacity of 1750mAh, 7.4V of output power, and 12.95 watt hours. Small and lightweight, lithium-ion batteries can be charged or discharged at any time without developing memory effects.
  Compatible Cameras
  • Panasonic
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    • DMC-GH5
    
    Sigma
    • BP-61
  UPC: 847628569508

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• 7.2V 1860mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• Body Cap
• Hot Shoe Cover
• K1HY08YY0031 USB Connection Cable
• Shoulder Strap
• DVD
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• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• SanDisk - 64GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card

• Watson - DMW-BLF19 / BP-61 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1750mAh)

• SquareTrade - 2 Year Drops & Spills Warranty

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• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only)

  Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
  Camera Format	Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
  Pixels	Actual: 17.2 Megapixel Effective: 16.05 Megapixel
  Maximum Resolution	4608 x 3456
  Aspect Ratio	4:3
  Sensor Type	MOS
  Sensor Size	17.3 x 13 mm
  Image File Format	JPEG, MPO, RAW
  Image Stabilization	None

  ISO Sensitivity	200 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 25600)
  Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 60 Seconds 0 to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode 1/16000 to 1/24 Second in Movie Mode
  Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot
  Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
  Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
  Metering Range	0 to 18 EV
  White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
  Continuous Shooting	Up to 40 fps
  Interval Recording	Yes
  Self Timer	2/10-Second Delay

  Recording Modes	MOV DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p [100 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24p/25p/29.97p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] MP4 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p [100 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24p/25p/29.97p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [20 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [28 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 25p/29.97p [10 Mb/s] SD (640 x 480) at 25p/29.97p [4 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 Mb/s]
  External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit
  Recording Limit	Up to 220 Minutes
  Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
  Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input
  Audio File Format	AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM

  Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
  Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
  Autofocus Sensitivity	-4 to +18 EV

  Viewfinder Type	Electronic
  Viewfinder Resolution	2,359,000 Dot
  Viewfinder Eye Point	21 mm
  Viewfinder Coverage	100%
  Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 1.34x
  Diopter Adjustment	-4.0 to +4.0 m
  Monitor Size	3"
  Monitor Resolution	1,036,000 Dot
  Monitor Type	Articulating Touchscreen OLED

  Built-in Flash	Yes
  Flash Modes	Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
  Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
  Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
  Dedicated Flash System	TTL
  External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

  Memory Card Slot	1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
  Connectivity	3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0, Wired Remote Port
  Wireless	Wi-Fi
  GPS	None

  Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
  Operating Humidity	10 to 80%

  Battery	1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3" / 132.1 x 94.0 x 83.8 mm
  Weight	19.75 oz / 559.91 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.7 x 5.7 x 5.7"

• SanDisk 64GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card

  Card Type	SDXC
  Storage Capacity	64 GB
  Bus Type	UHS-I
  Speed Class	10
  UHS Speed Class	U3
  Video Speed Class	V30
  Data Transfer	Read Speed: 150 MB/s Maximum (Burst) Write Speed: 60 MB/s Maximum (Burst) Write Speed: 30 MB/s Minimum
  Built-in Write-Protect Switch	Yes
  Wireless Capability	None

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.0 x 6.8 x 4.5"

• Watson DMW-BLF19 / BP-61 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1750mAh)

  Capacity (Wh)	12.95 Wh
  Amp-Hours	1750 mAh
  Chemistry	Lithium-Ion
  Output Voltage	7.4 VDC
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8" / 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.0 cm
  Weight	2.8 oz / 79.4 g

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.3 x 3.2 x 1.2"

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