Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Manual
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Manual

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 MENU/SET Commands
The Panasonic GH2 camera contains a vast menu structure consisting of groups of commands, and in some cases subcommands. Each command has option values for
you to select, which will determine how the camera will function within specific scenarios.
The following chart is designed to give you an easy method to run through all of the available commands and their option values so you can see the camera's com-
mand capabilities, investigate commands that may interest you, and quickly understand the possible option values. The chart is organized in order of the displayed menu
structure underlying the MENU/SET button.
Menu
Option Description
Command
Page
This command is common to both the REC and MOTION PICTURE menus.
It contains 10 different color schemes (tones and contrasts) to choose
from. In addition, you can set up to two separate groups of settings
within MY FILM 1 and MY FILM 2, and can use MULTIFILM to group
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together up to 3 Film Mode values to be taken with a single push of the
shutter-release button.
[STANDARD] and [STANDARD B&W] are the only options available when
in Intelligent Auto, SCN, Portrait, Scenery, and Close-up Modes.
Aspect ratio defines the ratio of width to height of the resulting picture
for printing and playback. The 4:3 aspect ratio means 4 units of width to

ASPECT RATIO

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3 units of height. The width of the resulting picture would be greater than
its height by 1 unit.
Option Value
Value Description
CINEMA
STANDARD
CONTRAST: Allows you to adjust the brightness within the picture.
DYNAMIC
SHARPNESS: Allows you to adjust the picture's sharpness.
SMOOTH
SATURATION: Allows you to adjust the picture's color saturation between
vivid and natural. Not available for B&W options.
NATURE
NOISE REDUCTION: Allows you to reduce the picture's noise and therefore
NOSTALGIC
affect the picture resolution.
VIBRANT
MEMORY: Allows you to save your contrast, sharpness, saturation, and
STANDARD B&W
noise reduction settings for future use. Not available for MY FILM 1, MY
FILM 2, and MULTI FILM options.
DYNAMIC B&W
SMOOTH B&W
MY FILM 1
A designation for storing a set of Film Mode values for easy retrieval.
MY FILM 2
A designation for storing a set of Film Mode values for easy retrieval.
MULTI FILM 1: Allows you to store a Film Mode value to be executed when
the MULTI FILM command is selected.
MULTI FILM 2: Allows you to store a Film Mode value to be executed when
MULTI FILM
the MULTI FILM command is selected.
MULTI FILM 3: Allows you to store a Film Mode value to be executed when
the MULTI FILM command is selected.
4:3
4 to 3 ratio of width to height is typical for a standard TV.
3:2
3 to 2 ratio of width to height is typical for a 35mm camera.
16:9
16 to 9 ratio of width to height is typical for a high-definition TV.
1:1
1 to 1 ratio of width to height results in a square picture.
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  • Page 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 MENU/SET Commands The Panasonic GH2 camera contains a vast menu structure consisting of groups of commands, and in some cases subcommands. Each command has option values for you to select, which will determine how the camera will function within specific scenarios.
  • Page 2 REC Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page MENU/SET>REC>ASPECT RATIO>[4:3] L 16 M 16 megapixels: Largest number of pixels captured M 8 M 8 megapixels: Medium number of pixels captured S 4 M 4 megapixels: Smallest number of pixels captured MENU/SET>REC>ASPECT RATIO>[3:2] This command sets the number of pixels for the image.
  • Page 3 REC Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Disables Face Recognition functionality. Enables Face Recognition functionality. Allows you to capture up to three separate images of a face, assign a name MEMORY and age, and save information for the software to use to recognize the face in future images.
  • Page 4 REC Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Auto: The flash is automatically used when needed. Auto with red-eye reduction: The flash is automatically used when needed, in a manner that will reduce the effects of red eye. Forced flash on: The flash is fired for each picture, regardless of the ambient light intensity.
  • Page 5 REC Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Disables the ISO limit. Sets the ISO sensitivity upper limit to 200. This command sets the ISO (light sensitivity) upper limit when using Sets the ISO sensitivity upper limit to 400. AUTO ISO or when SENSITIVITY is set to [AUTO].
  • Page 6 REC Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Subcommand Option Value Description A manual push of the shutter-release button is required for each shot. SETTING The camera automatically takes the series of pic- tures in succession with one press of the shutter- In one push of the shutter-release button, a series of pictures can be release button.
  • Page 7 MOTION PICTURE Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Mode Command Page MANUAL MOVIE MODE – Allows you to manually adjust the aperture and shutter speed. It allows you to record your videos in AVCHD and Motion JPEG formats. 24P CINEMA – Typically used by professional videographers. Records CREATIVE MOVIE This command allows you to select the type of video recording you want.
  • Page 8 SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE and MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE>[MANUAL MOVIE MODE] values. REC QUALITY Records 30 fps Note: Recorded audio cannot be played back on Panasonic Lumix models manufactured prior to July 2008. WVGA Records 30 fps Mbps: Megabits per second Records 30 fps...
  • Page 9 MOTION PICTURE Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Mode Command Page Utilizes the whole screen to determine the proper exposure to use. Note: This is the recommended setting. When AF is set to [ON] and a face is detected, the camera will focus on the face to determine the proper This command is common to both the REC and MOTION PICTURE menus.
  • Page 10 MOTION PICTURE Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Mode Command Page Disables the blinking of white saturated areas on the display screen when While viewing a scene through the camera or recording it in Creative in Creative Motion Picture Mode. REC HIGHLIGHT Motion Picture Mode, overexposed (white saturated) areas will blink from Enables the blinking of white saturated areas on the display screen when...
  • Page 11 CUSTOM Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Disables the guideline display. Displays a 3 × 3 grid over the entire image. This allows you to visualize how balanced the image is across the entire screen. Displays a diagonal grid pattern radiating from the center of the screen. This command displays a guideline pattern to help you align the image This allows you to perfectly center the image or, if you would like for the GUIDE LINE...
  • Page 12 CUSTOM Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Disables automatic focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This command allows the camera to automatically focus when the SHUTTER AF shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Enables automatic focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 13 CUSTOM Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Viewfinder data displays in Viewfinder Style: Information is displayed around the perimeters of the viewfinder screen in menu bars. LVF DISP.STYLE This command sets the viewfinder’s display style. Viewfinder data displays in LCD Monitor Style: Information is displayed on the bottom and top portion of the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 14 CUSTOM Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Angle of view is changed to still picture. This command changes the angle of view during either motion picture or REC AREA still picture recording. Angle of view is changed to video. This command displays either the remaining number of recordable Displays estimated remaining number of single pictures that can be pictures or the remaining video recording time.
  • Page 15 CUSTOM Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page This command removes dust from the sensor by rapidly vibrating it. Use START PROCESSING? Start the sensor cleaning process. this command if you wish to clean the sensor during operation of the [YES] camera.
  • Page 16 SETUP Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Option Option Value Value Description Resets travel departure date, return date, and location information. Disables the LOCATION option. You can set up your travel plans, including your destination and start and TRAVEL SETUP Allows you to set the departure and return date infor- end dates.
  • Page 17 SETUP Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Contains four scales: 1. Adjusts the brightness on the LCD screen and viewfinder. The name of the command depends on if you are viewing the menus Displays scales 1 and through the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
  • Page 18 This command allows you to use your remote control to play your pic- VIERA Link tures and videos on a Panasonic TV only. Read your TV operating manual Allows you to play your pictures and/or videos according to selected for capability and usage instructions.
  • Page 19 SETUP Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Disables your ability to set pictures as favorites. FAVORITE FUNC. This command allows you to identify pictures as favorites. Enables you to set pictures as favorites. When the mode dial is positioned to Portrait, Scenery, Close-up, or SCN Do not display the selected mode’s predefined scene mode menu first.
  • Page 20 Therefore, if the memory card was not already for- sonic G series cameras may not work in the camera. Reformat the mem- CARD? matted for the Panasonic GH2 camera, it will still not be formatted if [NO] ory card with the camera to ensure its usability. [NO]...
  • Page 21 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option START All of the pictures, Burst Groups, and videos on the memory card will be played back on the LCD screen. NATURAL SLOW Different music and presentation styles. Determines the presentation style for playing back and switching from SWING EFFECT...
  • Page 22 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option START All of the pictures and Burst Groups on the memory card will be played back on the LCD screen. NATURAL SLOW Determines the presentation style for playing back and switching from Different music and presentation styles.
  • Page 23 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option START All of the pictures recorded in 3D on the memory card will be played back on the LCD screen. NATURAL SLOW Different music and presentation styles. Determines the presentation style for playing back and switching from EFFECT SWING...
  • Page 24 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option CATEGORY Category Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description SELECTION Selection Option Play back pictures where registered faces have been identified. Displays registered faces. Using MENU/SET button, select one of the registered START faces.
  • Page 25 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option CATEGORY Playback pictures, Burst Groups, and videos categorized as Portraits, Scenery, Night Portraits, Events, Baby, Pet, Food, Travel Date, and Burst START SELECTION Groups. Images are played with the recommended music and presenta- AUTO tion style in each category.
  • Page 26 PLAYBACK> SLIDE SHOW Option Option Value Value Description Option Value Value Description Option START All of the pictures, Burst Groups, and videos identified as a Favorite on the memory card will be played back on the LCD screen. NATURAL SLOW Different music and presentation styles.
  • Page 27 Playback Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page NORMAL PLAY All of the pictures and videos will be available to play back. PICTURE PLAY Only pictures will be available to play back. AVCHD PLAY Only AVCHD videos will be available to play back. MOTION JPEG PLAY Only Motion JPEG videos will be available to play back.
  • Page 28 Playback Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page SINGLE Select and add a text stamp to a single picture. Select and add a text stamp to multiple pictures at one time. Use the DIS- MULTI PLAY button to select specific pictures, which will have the text stamp assigned to them.
  • Page 29 Playback Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page Option Option Value Value Description Resize from [L] (Large) to Resize to M Medium Size [M] (Medium). This command allows you to reduce the picture’s size. This will make a smaller file so you will be able to easily e-mail the file or post it to a SINGLE Resize from [L] (Large)
  • Page 30 Playback Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page SINGLE Select and add a favorite indicator to a single picture. Select and add a favorite indicator to multiple pictures at one time. Use MULTI the DISPLAY button to select specific pictures, which will have the favor- ite indicator assigned to it.
  • Page 31 Playback Mode Menu Option Description Option Value Value Description Command Page This command allows you to delete or replace selected pictures’ Face Allows you to replace existing Face Recognition information with REPLACE Recognition information from selected pictures’ another set of registered face recognition information. You cannot delete or replace Face Recognition information on a pro- FACE REC EDIT tected image or on an image that does not have Face Recognition infor-...

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