Panasonic DMCGH4GH Operating Guide

Recording Motion Pictures

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You can adjust black, which serves as the reference for images in Creative Video Mode, in
31 steps. Acting as the reference for luminance signals, black is called the master
pedestal. By adjusting the range defined as black, not only can you adjust the way black
appears, but also the luminance balance of the entire image.
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This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode.

Select the menu.

(P54)

Rotate the rear dial or front dial to adjust the setting.
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When not adjusting the setting, select [0].

Press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the menu after it is set.

You can set the luminance range for motion pictures. When you combine multiple
materials into a single motion picture, set a range that covers all materials.

Settings: [0s255]/[16s235]/[16s255]

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This function works only for motion pictures. Still pictures (including those you take during
motion picture recording) will be taken with [0s255].

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When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4], [0-255] in [Luminance Level] will switch to
[16-255].

Setting the luminance level for images

Adjusting the black luminance level ([Master Pedestal Level])

Applicable modes:

j Side

This side creates a high
contrast image with a crisp
atmosphere.

n0 (Standard)

This is the standard setting.

i Side

This side creates a slightly
misty atmosphere.

[Motion Picture]

> [Master Pedestal Level]

[Luminance Level]

Applicable modes:

[Motion Picture]

> [Luminance Level]

+10

+10 +15

+15

-15

-15 -10

-10

-5