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DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
PP
Basic Operating Instructions
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
DMC-GF2
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
"Operating Instructions for Advanced
Features (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
VQT3E96
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- Page 1 Features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. - Page 3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 4 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
- Page 5 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Standard Accessories.......................7 Names and Functions of Components ................9 About the Lens........................13 Attaching/Detaching the Lens..................14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................16 Charging the Battery.......................17 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......19 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery..........22 About the Card........................23 •... -
Page 7: Standard Accessories
For information about optional accessories, refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - Page 8 DMC-GF2C H-H014 VYF3371 VFC4605 DMC-GF2K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B K1HY14YY0009 K1HY14YY0008 VKF4385 VFF0754 VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 VGQ0R99 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K only VQT3E96 (ENG)
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Page 9: Names And Functions Of Components
Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button Speaker 10 Rear dial 11 Touch panel/LCD monitor 12 Playback button 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ Delete/Return button 14 [MENU/SET] button 15 Cursor buttons... - Page 10 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
- Page 11 ∫ Lens H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 35 Tele 36 Lens surface 37 Focus ring 38 Wide 39 Zoom ring 40 Contact point...
- Page 12 Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such as icons or images displayed on the touch panel.
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Page 13: About The Lens
About the Lens ∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). • Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. -
Page 14: Attaching/Detaching The Lens
Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them. - Page 15 Detaching a lens from the camera body Attach the lens cap. Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it. • Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside.
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Page 16: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. -
Page 17: Charging The Battery
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality,... - Page 18 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery 90° after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator...
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Page 19: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 120 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. - Page 20 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
- Page 21 ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor) – [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Continuous recordable time Approx.
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Page 22: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery OPEN LOCK door. •... -
Page 23: About The Card
Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards. - Page 24 If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Page 25: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. -
Page 26: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Selecting the [REC] Mode Press [MENU/SET]. Touch [REC MODE]. • A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed. Touch the [REC] Mode to select. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. -
Page 27: Taking A Still Picture
Taking a Still picture (Program AE Mode) Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] Mode menu. -
Page 28: Playing Back Pictures
Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. -
Page 29: Recording Motion Picture
[REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. -
Page 30: Playing Back Motion Pictures
Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back. -
Page 31: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. - Page 32 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected...
- Page 33 AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. ∫ When operating the touch panel You can lock the subject by touching it. •...
- Page 34 Defocus control function You can set to your preferred blurriness. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. × × Touch the slide bar to set. Recording of pictures or motion pictures. • It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ •...
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Page 35: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. A [(] button To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES]. (ENG) VQT3E96... -
Page 36: Setting The Menu
Setting the Menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] and 5 menus ([REC], [MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and [PLAYBACK]) are displayed. In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to setup the recording or playback to your preference, or make it more fun and easier to use the camera. -
Page 37: Setting Menu Items
Setting menu items This section describes how to setup the menu items. • If you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET]. - Page 38 Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the rear dial. • The figure on the right is an example of setting [I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH]. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set. Press [ ] to close the menu. •...
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Page 39: Compensating The Exposure
[REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. -
Page 40: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed
±´ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set [REC] Mode to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. -
Page 41: Shutter-Priority Ae
Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set [REC] Mode to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. -
Page 42: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
² [REC] Mode: Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set [REC] Mode to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. -
Page 43: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF2): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] 1.8 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) - Page 45 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second Metering range: EV 0 to EV 18 White Balance: Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/ Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Metering Mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor:...
- Page 46 Recording quality Motion pictures: [AVCHD] (With audio) ¢ When set to [FSH]: 1920k1080 pixels (60i recording/ Approx. 17 Mbps)/ ¢ When set to [FH]: 1920k1080 pixels (60i recording/ Approx. 13 Mbps)/ ¢ When set to [SH]: 1280k720 pixels (60p recording/ Approx.
- Page 47 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A93B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh (ENG) VQT3E96...
- Page 48 Interchangeable Lens (H-H014) “LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.” Focal length: f=14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range: F2.5 Minimum aperture value: Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses) 0.18 m (0.59 feet) to ¶...
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Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory System
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure DMW-BLD10PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC9 DC Coupler DMW-ZL1 Zoom Lever DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 Optional Live viewfinder DMW-LVF1 H-VS014140 H-FS014042 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 Interchangeable Lens H-F007014/H-ES045 H-H020/H-F008 H-H014/H-FS100300 H-FT012 : DMW-LMC46 : DMW-LND46 : MC Protector : DMW-LPL46... - Page 50 Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
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Page 51: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. -
Page 52: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it... - Page 53 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
- Page 54 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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Page 55: Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)
(ENG) VQT3E96... - Page 56 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia • Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. •...