Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Owner's Manual page 312

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External Microphone (optional)
Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you can switch between the
gun (ultra-directional) recording and the wide range stereo recording.
Preparations:
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Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off.
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Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this
unit on.
2
Select [Special Mic.] on the [Motion Picture] menu.
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The menu items are displayed only when the stereo shotgun microphone is connected.
3
Touch the item.
[STEREO]: Allows stereo recording of sound over a wide area.
[SHOTGUN]: Allows recording from one direction by shutting out background and
surrounding noise.
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While the external microphone is connected, [
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When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.]
[ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen.
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When attaching the stereo shotgun microphone, do not hold only the stereo shotgun
microphone because it may detach from the camera.
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[Wind Cut] in the [Motion Picture] can reduce the wind noise effectively.
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Do not open the built-in flash when the stereo shotgun microphone is attached.
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If the noises are recorded when you use an AC adaptor (optional), use a battery.
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Read the operating instructions of the stereo shotgun microphone for details.
Remote Shutter (optional)
If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake)
when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with
[B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the
camera.
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Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
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Record with Creative Video Mode
picture recording can be started/stopped with the remote shutter.
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Read the operating instructions of the remote shutter for details.
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following case.
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When the Sleep Mode is canceled
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(P217) when using for motion picture recording. Motion
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