Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Operating Instructions Manual

∫ 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.
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[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]
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[ ¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the
focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P79)
Note
• Refer to P49 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.
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Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
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Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
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Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
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To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate Recording Mode.

Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]

Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode menu, and press 1. (P32)
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
Recording format
[AVCHD Lite]
[MOTION JPEG]
¢The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
• Select this format to record HD (high-definition) video for
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
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It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device
compatible with AVCHD. Refer to the instructions of the
device used for details on compatibility.
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Use a card with SD Speed Class
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Select this format to record standard definition video for
playback on your PC. It can be recorded using less storage
when there is not much space left on the memory card or
when you want to attach the motion picture to an e-mail.
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Use a card with SD Speed Class
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Features
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with "Class 4" or higher.
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with "Class 6" or higher.
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