Panasonic DMC-GM5 Advanced Owners Manual - Page 345

13. Others Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is the subject focused? > Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS]? (P152) You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. The recorded picture is whitish. • Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar. > If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. > Refer to P359 when the image sensor gets dirty. The recorded picture is too bright or dark. • Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P161) • Is the AE Lock (P159) applied incorrectly? Multiple pictures are taken at one time. • Cancel the following settings: - Burst/Auto Bracket/[ ] of the self-timer (P168) - White Balance Bracket (P130) The subject is not focused properly. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P40) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P196) • Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? (P152) • Is the AF Lock (P159) applied incorrectly? The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective. • The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P38) > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P175) when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed. • Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function? (P17) • When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter, the subject may appear distorted on the picture. (P166) Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible. • Is there any memory remaining on the card? 345