Panasonic DMC-G2R Operating Instructions Manual page 114

Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫ About the focus mode settings
Focusing changes depending on the focus mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF]
setting (P138) in the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu.
Focus mode
AFS/AFC
MF
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Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P138) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid
recording the lens noise.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
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The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded without audio.)
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The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures.
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Press the shutter button halfway when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
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Check the battery status and make sure the power is on when using the stereo
microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) (P182).
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
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Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of
motion picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P36).
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If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording
automatically.
Note
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Refer to P137 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
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Available recording time is displayed when the [REMAINING DISP.] (P144) in the [CUSTOM]
menu is set to [REMAINING TIME].
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Refer to P207 for information about the available recording time.
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The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
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Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
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When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other
objects.
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[CONTINUOUS AF]
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Settings
You can have the camera focus
continuously. Alternatively, you can
have the camera focus when you
press the shutter button halfway.
You can have the camera focus when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
You can focus manually.
A C
B