Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 User Manual

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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed
(Preview Mode)
Recording mode:
• Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the
aperture value used for the actual recording.
• Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.
Preparations
• Assign [Preview] to the function button (→60)
The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn5] button.
1
Press the [Fn5] button to switch the confirmation screen
• Every time you press the [Fn5] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview
screen
Aperture effect: ○
Shutter speed effect: –
Shutter speed effect
preview screen
Aperture effect: ○
Shutter speed effect: ○
Fn5
Shtr Speed Effect On
Fn5
Exit Preview
Depth of field characteristic
Recording
conditions
Aperture value Small Large
Focal length Telephoto Wide-angle
Distance to a subject Close Far
Depth of field
(Focus range)
Shallow (narrow)
Example:
To take a picture by
deliberately blurring the
background
Deep (wide)
Example:
To take a picture by adjusting
the focus while including the
background

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	Lumix DC-GX9
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English