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Remote control recording

[DC-GX9 GF10 GH5S G9 GH5 GF9 GX800 GX850, DMC-G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 GF8 GX8 G7 G70 GF7 GM5 GM1S GH4 GM1 GX7 G6 GF6]
[DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 FT7 TS7 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82, DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15
TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 LX100 FZ1000 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1]

Preparation:

  1. Connect smartphone to digital camera via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
    • For connection procedure, see instructions for each device.
  2. Tap the icon that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when starting up this application to display the recording screen
    Normal screen   Full-screen mode
     
    * Depends on the device you are using.

Note
When you are using a model not listed below:
DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1

  • If the digital camera is used while using the remote function on smartphone, the smartphone remote function will be stopped, and digital camera operations will be given priority.
  • During digital camera operation, [Camera operation is in progress.] is displayed, and it cannot perform smartphone operations. Specifically, when the digital camera is in Playback Mode, [Camera operation is in progress.] will continue to display. If you want to resume smartphone operation, please switch the digital camera itself to recording mode.
Taking a picture
  1. Tap
    • When Burst mode has been set, tap to take multiple pictures in quick succession.*
      * Incompatible models: DMC-TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 SZ8
Recording a video

* Incompatible models: DMC-TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 SZ8

  1. Tap
    • Video recording is started. Tap again to stop recording video.
Using zoom

  1. Tap it toward T (telephoto) to magnify and toward W (Wide) to widen zoom.
    (If zooming by remote operation possible, it will be displayed.)
Changing recording settings, etc.

If you tap , the icons below will be displayed. If you tap again, you will return to the recording screen.
Tap the icons below to perform each setting.

*/ * Simply touch the subject you want to focus on, and it will automatically focus and release the shutter.
* The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.
You can easily optimize the brightness in the position that you touched.
- Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1 GF6
You can select the focus method depending on the position and number of the subjects.
*1 *2 *3 Set the recording mode.
*1 The icon display will change depending on the digital camera's settings.
*2 Compatible models: DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GH5S G9 GH5
*3 It can be used when [Priority of Remote Device] is set to smartphone on the digital camera.
*1 *2 *3 Set the focus mode.
*1 The icon display will change depending on the digital camera's settings.
*2 Compatible models: DC-GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GH5S G9 GH5
*3 It can be used when [Priority of Remote Device] is set to smartphone on the digital camera.
* Set the Aperture and Shutter Speed, etc.
- Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ57 TZ58 SZ10 LX100 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 ZS40 SZ8
* The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.
* Compensation will be made if you cannot obtain proper exposure, such as when there is a great difference between the brightness of the subject and the background.
- Incompatible models: DMC-GX8 LX100
* The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.
*1 Set Post Focus*2, 6K Photo *3 / 4K Photo *4, Single, Burst, Bracket Recording and Self-timer.
- Incompatible models: DMC-TZ57 TZ58 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 ZS40 SZ8
*1 The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.
*2 Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-GX80 GX85 GF8 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7
G70 GF7 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8
GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6
*3 Compatible models: DC-G9 GH5
*4 Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-GF7 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ55 TZ56
ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6
Adjust White Balance.
- Incompatible models: DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1
*1 Set Sensitivity*2/Gain*3 (sensitivity to light).
- Incompatible models: DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1
*1 The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.
*2 Incompatible models: DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1
*3 Compatible models: DC-GH5S GH5, DMC-GH4

Tap to display information (settings etc.) on the top and bottom of the recording screen. You can cancel the displayed information by tapping again.

Tap to display other recording settings and to perform settings such as [Picture Size] or [Photo Style].

Note:

  • Depending on the recording mode, some items may not be displayed, and setting values may differ.
  • The options you can set change depending on the model and settings of the digital camera.
  • Setting options and setting values are only part of the digital camera items. All of the setting options and setting values will not be displayed.
  • Operation may differ from the digital camera.
  • After changing settings, the quality of the image displayed on your smartphone can differ from the image displayed on your digital camera. It is recommended that you check image quality using the playback screen on your digital camera.

    • (When using DC-FT7 TS7)
  • 4K video, 4K photo and post focus are disabled during a Wi-Fi connection.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

* The icon display will change depending on the digital camera and the settings.

Simply touch the subject you want to focus on, and it will automatically focus and release the shutter.

    (When using DC-GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220)
  1. Change icon to
    (When using the others)
  1. Tap
    • Icon will change to , and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
    2. (Common to all models)
  2. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture
    • The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
    • Tap / to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
Focusing on the subject at the touched position

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7 GF10 GH5S G9 GH5 FWUP2 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 GF8 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 GF7
TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6

  1. Tap / / (one of the three will be displayed)
    • The icon switches every time you tap it.
    Touch AF
    Focuses on the position you touch.
    Touch shutter
    Focuses on the touched position before recording takes place.
    OFF
    Touch AF and Touch Shutter are disabled.

    (When settings other than OFF are selected)
  2. Touch the subject
Easily optimizing the brightness for a specified area (Touch AE)

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1

When using DMC-FZ1000

This will optimize the brightness in the position touched.

  1. Tap
  2. Touch the subject for which you would like to optimize the brightness
  3. Tap [Set]
  4. Tap to cancel the brightness optimization position.
When using the others

When setting [Touch AF] to [AF+AE] in [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu on the digital camera, you can optimize the focus and brightness in the area you touch. Touch the subject for which you would like to optimize the brightness to display the AF area frame and brightness optimization position. The brightness and focus can be optimized in the same area.

  • Tap to cancel the setting.

For Manual Focus *
The settings screen for the position for brightness optimization will be displayed and only the brightness can be optimized.
* Incompatible models: DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 LX100 FZ1000 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1 GF6

If the [Touch Settings] are different from those above

You can only optimize the brightness for the area that has been touched

Incompatible models: TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 LX100 FZ1000 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1 GF6

  1. Tap
  2. Touch the subject for which you would like to optimize the brightness
    The settings screen for the position for brightness optimization will be displayed.
  3. Tap [Set]
    • This will optimize the brightness in the position touched.
    • Tap to cancel the brightness optimization position.

Taking pictures with an automatic focus point (Auto Focus)

When the digital camera is set to Auto Focus, touching the screen will display the AF Area frame, and the point of focus can be adjusted.
Explanation follows below.

Item
Contents
[Face Detection]* Recognize people's faces, adjust focus point and exposure.
* Compatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-FT6 TS6 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35
TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6 TZ40 TZ41 TZ37 ZS30 ZS27 FT5 TS5 SZ9
[Face/Eye Detection]* A person’s face, eyes, and body (the entire body or the upper half of the body) are automatically detected.
* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8
GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6
[AF Tracking]*/[Tracking] The camera keeps adjusting the focus and exposure automatically to the specified moving object.
* Incompatible models: DMC-SZ10 SZ8
[225-Area][49-Area]
[23-Area][9-Area]
[21-Area]
 When the subject is not the center of the screen, AF Area can focus on up to 225/49/23/9/21-Areas.
- Up to 225 areas
   DC-GH5S G9 GH5
- Up to 49 areas
   DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 FT7 TS7 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
   DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60
   FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 LX100 FZ1000 GH4
- Up to 23 areas
   DMC-GF8 GF7 TZ70 TZ71 ZS50 GM5 GM1S TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6
- Up to 9 areas
   DMC-SZ10 SZ8
- Up to 21 areas
   DMC-TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35
[Custom Multi]*1 Select the AF area that matches the subject from the 225 AF areas*2/49 AF areas*3 to configure the AF area's shape freely.
When taking still pictures with [Custom Multi], the AF area set with the digital camera will be used. The AF area's settings cannot be customized from this application.
Configure the settings for the digital camera in advance. When tapping your smartphone screen, it won't adjust the focus point.
*1 Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-GF8 GF7 GM5 GM1S GM1 GX7 G6 GF6 LF1 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 SZ10
TZ55 TZ56 TZ60 TZ61 SZ8 ZS100 ZS110 ZS45 ZS50 ZS35 ZS40
*2 Compatible models: DC-GH5S G9 GH5
*3 Compatible models: DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330
GX8 G7 G70 LX100 FZ1000 GH4
[1-Area] After the focus point has been selected, the AF Area frame in the center of the screen will focus accordingly.
[Pinpoint]* When you want to focus on a point smaller than [1-Area], use the enlarged view and select a focus point.
* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF11
[Spot]* The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
* Compatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ57 TZ58 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 ZS40
  • Tap to clear the AF Area frame settings.
  • Tap [Reset] to return the AF Area frame to the center of the screen.
  • When changing Auto Focus Mode, you can change the digital camera's settings or change settings with the icon * on the screen.
      * When using a smartphone, tap to display icon .
  • Operation may differ from the digital camera.
Enlarging the display temporarily (AF-Point Scope)

*Compatible models: DC-G9

  1. Tap
    • By tapping / , you can zoom in / zoom out.
    • Tap to return to the normal screen.

Setting the focus point manually after adjusting the automatic focus point (AF+MF)

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1 G6 GF6

If [AF+MF] is active in the digital camera custom menu, when the focus mode is set to [AFS], a Manual Focus bar will be displayed, allowing you to adjust the focus point manually. Tap the focus bar to switch to MF Assist and display the enlarged screen. Set the focus point and tap to take a picture.

  • If you tap [Exit] before tapping, your settings will be discarded and you will be returned to the Auto Focus screen.

Manually selecting focus point (Manual Focus)

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 SZ8

When the digital camera is set to Manual Focus, a Manual Focus bar appears on the screen, and the focus point can be manually adjusted.

When using DC-GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 GH5S G9 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 GH5 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 GF8 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 GF7 TZ70 TZ71 ZS50 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 GM1 GX7


You can adjust the focus bar shown below by tapping it.

  • If the Touch Shutter function is active, touch the screen to take a picture.
  • Tap to adjust the focus point within the AF area displayed on the screen.
    By dragging the AF area, you can adjust its position.
    When using MF Assist (see below), the focus point will be set to the center position of the screen
  • Each time the following buttons are tapped, the peaking setting will switch.
    When the peaking is active, in-focus portions are highlighted with color. *
    : The detection level for in-focus portions is High.
    : The detection level for in-focus portions is Low.
    : In-focus portions are not highlighted.

    * Depending on the recording mode, this function may not operate.

MF ASSIST (Manual focus ASSIST)

(Displaying the MF Assist)

  • Double tap (tap twice in quick succession) or pinch out (spread apart two fingers) to switch to the MF Assist screen and display the enlarged screen.*

    • * This can only be performed with the Touch Shutter function disabled.

  • Each time is tapped, the enlarged display will switch between a windowed screen display and a full screen display.
    You can scroll by dragging the screen
  • By tapping / , you can zoom in / zoom out (by 0.1x). With a long tap, you can zoom in / zoom out by 1x.
  • You can also zoom in / zoom out by pinching out (spreading two fingers) or pinching in (bringing two fingers together.)
  • Tap [Reset] to return the magnified position to the center.

(Closing the MF Assist)

  • Double tap the screen or tap [Exit] to close MF Assist.
When using DMC-LF1 G6 GF6

You can adjust the focus bar shown below by tapping it.

Display [MF Assist]
  • Tap the recording screen to switch to the MF Assist screen, and display zoom.
  • Tap / to enlarge/shrink the image.
  • Tap [Reset] to return the magnified position to the center.
Recording 6K *1 / 4K *1 *2 Photos

*1 Compatible models: DC-G9 GH5
*2 Compatible models: DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 GH5S
TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 GH4

With 6K Photo, you can take a high-speed burst of pictures at 30 frames/second and save the desired pictures, each made up of 18 million pixels (approx.), extracted from their burst file.
With 4K Photo, you can take a high-speed burst of pictures at 30 frames, 60 frames*3/second and save the desired pictures, each made up of 8 million pixels (approx.).
*3 Compatible models: DC-G9 GH5

When using DC-G9 GH5

(If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera])

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]
  2. Tap on and select [Picture size / Burst speed]
  3. Select recording method by tapping on the application recording settings screen

(If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone)
  1. Change recording settings to [6K/4K PHOTO] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
  2. Tap and then select recording method
When using DC-GH5S

(If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera])

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]
  2. Tap on and select [Picture size / Burst speed]
  3. Select recording method by tapping on the application recording settings screen

(If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone)
  1. Change recording settings to [4K PHOTO] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
  2. Tap and then select recording method
When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002*, DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 G80 G81 G85 G7 G70

* If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera]

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]
  2. Select recording method by tapping on the application recording settings screen
When using DMC-GH4
  1. Tap on the recording settings screen
  2. Select recording method
When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002* LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-LX9 LX10 LX15 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8

* If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone

  1. Change recording settings to [4K PHOTO] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
  2. Tap and then select recording method

    Recording method

    Item
    Tap method or number of taps
    Recording is performed
    6K/4K Burst Long tap While tapping
    6K/4K Burst(S/S) 2 times
    (Start/end shooting)    		 From the start to the end of shooting
    6K/4K Pre-Burst 1 time Approximately 1 second before and after tapping
    • 6K/4K Burst             : For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject
    • 6K/4K Burst (S/S)    : For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities
    • 6K/4K Pre-Burst      : For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises
When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330
GX8 G7 G70 GH4

3. Taking still pictures

  • Tap method and number of shots for each differs depending on the recording setting chosen in step 2.

When using DC-GH5S G9 GH5

(If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera])

4. Taking still pictures

(If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone)

3. Taking still pictures

  • Tap method and number of shots for each differs depending on the recording setting chosen in step 2 or 3.
Recording using [Post Focus]

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 GF8 GF7 TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10
GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6

When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 GH5S G9 GH5

(If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera])

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]

(If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone)

  1. Change recording settings to [Post Focus] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
When using DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 G80 G81 G85

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]
When using DMC-GH4

  1. Select recording method by tapping on the application recording settings screen
When using DC-LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330
GX8 G7 G70 GH4

  1. Change recording settings to [Post Focus] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
Common to all models

2.    Taking still pictures

Recording pans with little vibration or recording videos with zoom (4K Live Cropping)

You can pan while recording subjects without horizontal shaking of the camera, and you can zoom in and out during video recording without using zoom. During recording, you can crop your video down from the 4K angle of view (3840×2160) to Full High Vision (1920×1080) by capturing the subject at a wide angle of view and setting a crop start frame and crop end frame.

* Compatible models: DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GH5S G9 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 GH5 FZ80 FZ82,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60

   

 
 
(A)*
Crop Start Frame (green)
Crop End Frame (yellow-green)
(B)
Move frame position/Zoom Operation
(C)
Set frame position/Reset

* The frame is yellow until its position is set.

Preparation:

  1. Set the mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]

Operation:

  1. Tap
  2. Tap [4K Live Cropping]
    • Select recording time ([20 s], [40 s]).
  3. Tap (B) and (C) to set the crop start frame/crop end frame or zoom control
    • You can also change the frame position by dragging and moving with your finger.
    • Tap [Adjust] if you wish to do over the set frame position or zoom operation.
  4. Start recording
Note:

(When using DC-GH5S GH5)

  • A video will be recorded in [MP4], [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] format.
  • Only the area inside the specified frame will be recorded.

(When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 G9 TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60)

  • A video will be recorded at [FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4].
Add a marker to interesting scenes while recording

While recording in 6K*1/4K*1, *2 Burst (S/S), you can add a marker by tapping .
You can check pictures with markers on the digital camera itself.

*1 Compatible models: DC-G9 GH5
*2 Compatible models: DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 LX100M2 GX9 TZ200 TZ202 TZ220 ZS200 ZS220 GF10 GH5S
TZ90 TZ91 TZ92 TZ93 ZS70 FZ80 FZ82 GF9 GX800 GX850,
DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 LX9 LX10 LX15 G80 G81 G85 GX80 GX85 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 GH4

Taking Bracket photos

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-GF8 TZ100 TZ101 TZ110 ZS100 ZS110 TZ80 TZ81 ZS60 FZ300 FZ330 GX8 G7 G70 GF7
TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6

  1. Tap
  2. Tap [Bracket], then select the [Bracket Type] you want to set the digital camera to
  3. Select the recording method
  4. Taking still pictures
Generating a high-resolution picture (High Resolution Mode)

* Compatible models: DC-G9
This function generates a picture with enhanced resolution from pre-recorded images.

  1. Tap on and select [High Resolution Mode]
  2. Taking still pictures
    • You can proceed to the next recording.
    • Tap [Exit] to exit [High Resolution Mode].

Note:

  • If shake is detected, will flash, and it may not be possible to create high-resolution pictures. Please attach your digital camera to a tripod or similar.
Creating a video with [Stop Motion Animation]

* Incompatible models: DC-FT7 TS7, DMC-TZ70 TZ71 TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 ZS50 SZ10 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 LF1

Shoot a stationary object like a doll while moving it bit by bit to create a video that looks as if it is moving by connecting these images.

When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 GH5S G9 GH5*1, DMC-FZ2000 FZ2500 G80 G81 G85 G7 G70 FZ1000 GH4

*1 (If the [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the [Camera])

  1. Set the drive mode dial of the digital camera to [ ]
  2. Press the [MENU/SET] button on the digital camera and select [Rec] > [Time Lapse/Animation] > [Stop Motion Animation]
  3. Tap
        (When confirming / deleting recorded images)
        You can delete and confirm recorded images by tapping and going to the playback screen.
        When deleting, if you press and hold the image for more than 1 second, the deletion tab will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
        Drag & drop the image to delete it.
  4. Move the subject and set the composition
       Repeat taking still pictures as before.
  5. Tap [Complete] to exit recording
  6. Select method for creating video
       Set the quality, frame rate, and sequence.
  7. Tap [Execute]
When using DC-FZ1000M2 FZ10002 GH5S G9 GH5 *2

*2 If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the smartphone

  1. Change recording settings to [Time Lapse/Animation] by tapping on the application recording settings screen
    • The displayed icon may differ depending on the recording settings.
  2. Tap on and select [Stop Motion Animation]
  3. (If [Priority of Remote Device] is set on the camera), perform step 3 onwards
When using the others
  1. Tap
  2. Tap [Stop Motion Animation] > [Start] > [New]
  3. Taking still pictures
        · You can delete and confirm recorded images by tapping and going to the playback screen.
           When deleting, if you press and hold the image for more than 1 second, the deletion tab will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Drag & drop the image to delete it.
  4. Move the subject and set the composition
        Repeat taking still pictures as before.
  5. Tap [Complete] to exit recording
  6. Select method for creating video
        Set the quality, frame rate, and sequence.
  7. Tap [Execute]

Note:

  • When recording in [Stop Motion Animation] with the digital camera, the 2 previously recorded images will be displayed, but they are not displayed on this application.
  • Pictures recorded in [Stop Motion Animation] will be displayed together in a single Picture group. If only a single image is recorded, it will not be recorded as a Picture group.
  • If you set [Double Slot Function] to [Relay Rec] and record pictures to more than one card, the resulting pictures will be recorded into separate groups. In this case, a continuous motion picture cannot be created.
  • Created videos will be saved in MP4 recording format.
  • In some cases, [Stop Motion Animation] cannot be used depending on the recording mode.
Taking pictures mid-jump

* Incompatible models: DMC-TZ57 TZ58 ZS45 SZ10 GM5 GM1S LX100 FZ1000 GH4 TZ55 TZ56 ZS35 TZ60 TZ61 ZS40 SZ8 GM1 GX7 LF1 G6 GF6

When you hold your smartphone or put it into your pocket, the camera's shutter can be released automatically as the smartphone detects the peak of the jump. This operation is useful for taking a still picture while a subject jumps.

Preparation:

  • Please attach your digital camera to a tripod or similar.
  • We recommend to take a test picture and adjust the digital camera's angle and jump height
  1. Tap
  2. Select the sensitivity
  3. Jump while holding your smartphone
    • A picture will be taken when the jump is detected.
    • Your smartphone will display during Jump Snap mode.
    • You can select a Jump Snap sensitivity ranging from [1] to [5].
      The number indicates the sensitivity level. At a high setting your camera's shutter may close even if you jump slightly.
    • After you have finished taking the Jump Snap, please select [OFF].

Note:

  • Under the following conditions it may happen that the digital camera’s shutter will close too slow and not take a picture with the intended timing.
    - Recording in crowded places / places with weak signal
    - Recording scenes with flash
    - Recording settings besides single picture like AF Mode / Burst / Self Timer / Bracket Recording are used
  • To ensure that you do not drop your smartphone during the jump, please make sure to fasten all buttons and zippers and remove your gloves.
  • For Jump Snaps the sensors in your smartphone will detect the jump and take a picture, but there might be occasions where using this operation is not possible