Rec Quality; Exposure Mode; Picture Mode; Continuous Af - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Manual

MOTION PICTURE Menu
Option Description
Mode Command Page
This command establishes the recorded data quality for motion pic-
tures. The list of available options is controlled by the selected MENU/
SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE and MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE
values.

REC QUALITY

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Note: Recorded audio cannot be played back on Panasonic Lumix models
manufactured prior to July 2008.
Mbps: Megabits per second
fps: Frames per second
This command allows the P, A, S, and M Modes to be activated in the Cre-

EXPOSURE MODE

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ative Motion Picture Mode, with some restrictions.
This command determines the priorities when recording still pictures and
videos simultaneously.

PICTURE MODE

1 Note: Taking a still picture while recording a video is initiated by pressing
the shutter-release button fully.
This command allows the camera to be set in continuous auto focus.
Note: The sound of the camera continuously setting the aperture and

CONTINUOUS AF

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focus can sometimes be captured on the audio portion of a video. If this is
a problem, set the option to [OFF].
Option Value Value Description
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[AVCHD(1080i)]
FSH Records at 17 Mbps
FH Records at 13 Mbps
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[AVCHD(720p)]
SH Records at 17 Mbps
H Records at 13 Mbps
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[MOTION JPEG]
Mode dial = Creative Motion Picture Mode
MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE>[MANUAL MOVIE MODE]
HD Records 30 fps
WVGA Records 30 fps
VGA Records 30 fps
QVGA Records 30 fps
Mode dial = Creative Motion Picture Mode
MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE>[24P CINEMA], [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE]
Records videos in AVCHD with minimum compression. Records at 24p
frames/second.
Records videos in AVCHD with more compression. Records at 24p frames/
second.
P Activates the Exposure Compensation tool using the rear dial.
Activates the Exposure Compensation tool and allows you to set the
A
aperture using the rear dial.
Activates the Exposure Compensation tool and allows you to set the
S
shutter speed using the rear dial.
M Allows you to set the shutter speed and aperture using the rear dial.
Still pictures (QUALITY = JPEG) are recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M)
at potentially lesser quality.
Up to 30 still pictures can be taken during the recording of a video.
Pictures are recorded with a set picture size and quality. The screen will go
dark during video recording when a still picture is being taken.
Up to eight still pictures can be taken during video recording.
OFF Allows you to fix the focus manually.
The camera continuously and automatically focuses the images that are
ON
visible in the viewfinder or displayed on the LCD screen.
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