Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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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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.
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∫ 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.
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• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. ∫ Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
Contents • Focusing ........... 53 • When the subject is not in focus..53 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)..53 Information for Your Safety....... 2 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function ........ 54 Before Use • Program Shift........54 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....
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• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Change Tone of the Color for the Picture to be taken (Film Mode) ......91 Travel Destinations (World Time) ...125 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....126 • Adjusting each Film Mode to the • ? [ASPECT RATIO] .....126 desired setting ........
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• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture Specifications ........206 size (number of pixels)..... 154 Digital Camera Accessory System ..210 • [CROPPING]......155 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form • ? [ASPECT CONV.] ....156 (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)..212 •...
Digital Camera Accessory System ” (P210) • 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. VQT2S30...
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Before Use H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003 VKF4385 VFC4538 VGQ0C14 VQT2S30...
Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Flash (P66) Sensor Self-timer indicator (P77) AF Assist Lamp (P138) Lens release button (P21) Lens lock pin Mount Lens fitting mark (P20) Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial •...
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Before Use Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/ [I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/WB (White Balance) (P86) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
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Before Use 39 DC cable cover (P181) 40 Card/Battery door (P28) 41 Release lever (P28) 42 Tripod receptacle (P189) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. ∫ Lens H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–...
Before Use Rotating the LCD Monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select an icon or picture. •...
Before Use What can be done by touch operation By using the touch panel, you can move the AF area by touching the subject to focus on, or change the setting directly by touching the icons, making it easier to operate during recording or setting.
Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
Before Use About the 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. ∫...
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¢7 The sound of Aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2S30...
Preparation Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 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.
Preparation ∫ Optical Image Stabilizer The lens included in DMC-G2K has a stabilizer function. • There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] Mode menu. (P129) Example when a lens with the When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is [O.I.S.] switch is mounted.
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash.
Preparation 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.
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLB13PP) 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).
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Preparation ∫ 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 of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. •...
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • F)/Humidity: 50% 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.
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor) – [AVCHD Lite] (Recording with picture quality set to [SH] ([ DMC-G2K When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in used Continuous recordable time Approx. 180 min (motion pictures) Actual recordable time Approx.
• Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13PP).
SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB to 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P150) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting procedure can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] Mode menu as well. •...
Preparation Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or • rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press 1 or the rear dial. •...
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Preparation Touch the menu item and the setup. A Item B Settings Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu. ∫ When operating buttons The Quick Menu can be set by pressing the [Q.MENU] button. To close the Quick Menu, press the [Q.MENU] button again. •...
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LCD MODE] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
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Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway. • If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P51) or [ ] (P77), switching of the playback screen display (P58) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto Review.
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Preparation • Interlace method/progressive method i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds. The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high-definition output [1080i].
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If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic or our Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call:...
Preparation Holding and using Your Camera • (P141) The [LVF/LCD AUTO] is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and the LCD monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor. Tips for taking good pictures •...
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Preparation ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see. • Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp, the microphone with your fingers or other objects. Taking pictures at a normal angle Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle...
Preparation Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], switching automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object is moved closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when it is moved away.
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Recording Still Pictures or Motion Pictures ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦] A. • [ ¦ ] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (P46) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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Preparation ∫ List of [REC] Modes Program AE Mode (P51) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P94) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P94) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P95) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
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Preparation ∫ Setting [AFS] or [AFC] Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC]. • Refer to page 52 for information about [AFS] and [AFC]. Taking a still picture • Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ A Shutter button B Motion picture button C Drive mode lever...
Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ 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.
Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P138) is fixed to [ON]. This means you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus. • The access indication (P29) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. •...
Basic Note • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. – 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 –...
Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Note • [FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking. • Use AF Tracking with the Touch Shutter function canceled. • Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P81. Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode •...
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Basic • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] [5MIN.] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P36) Flash (P66) /Œ [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P71) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P73) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P75) [STEP] [3•1/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_] ¢4 AF Mode (P78) š...
Basic ³ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings : Program AE Mode) 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 the [REC] menu. •...
Basic Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFC/MF) Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS) Set the focus mode lever to [AFS]. • “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is adjusted when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area Green — ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times — A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
Basic Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ ] in Recording Mode. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Basic ∫ Example of Program Shift (When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) (A): Aperture value 1 (Ev) (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift amount 2 Program Shift line chart 3 Program Shift limit 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 8...
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Basic ∫ Types of zooms Extended Optical Zoom Feature Optical Zoom Digital Zoom (EZ) When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used [2k] (including Extended Optical Zoom) when taking still ¢1 pictures: 12k ¢1 when recording motion (when taking still Recording...
Basic • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In Intelligent Auto Mode – In Advanced Scene Mode – In Scene Mode – When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ Playing Back Pictures Press [(].
Basic Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P60), while playing back motion pictures (P145) and during a slide show (P147), you can only select “Normal display B”...
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the rear dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the rear dial right. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [(] button B [DISPLAY] button ‚ ] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P158) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewfinder display With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P140) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style). When [ ] is set ¢1 A Normal display ¢1, 2...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Set the position of the histogram • Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P136) Touch the histogram and drag it to the position you want to move it to (P15). You can also set the position of the histogram with 3/4/2/1 in the •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET]. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer “ ” Available flash settings by Recording Mode . (P68) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P130) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF Mode is set to [š] and face detection is active) •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m AUTO...
Advanced (Recording pictures) • When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures. • When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with 2/1 or the rear dial. •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) • First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card. • The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r] 1st picture...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Settings Item...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P93). • Use the Quick Menu (P33) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed. Touch the subject. • AF area setting screen is displayed. • Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area setting screen is displayed.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) ∫ When operating the touch panel Touch the subject. • The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking) •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) About [ ] (23-area-focusing) • AF areas up to a maximum of 23 are lit when the shutter button is pressed halfway, and each AF area can be brought into focus. The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the selected areas can be also brought into focus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] and enlarge the MF Assist position setting screen. • MF Assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the rear dial is rotated right. It will return to 5 times by rotating the rear dial left. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. ∫...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P137) • The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. – When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ – When you reset the color temperature manually in [ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ISO sensitivity 6400 Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Settings ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the ¢ AUTO brightness. ¢...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Change Tone of the Color for the Picture to be taken (Film Mode) [You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ], [¿], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] Mode.] Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, color tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting Touch the item. Touch the slide bar. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Film Bracket It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures) Touch [2]/[1] to select [MULTI FILM]. Select [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3], and then touch [2]/[1] to select the film to be set for each.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´ [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 the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim. • When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the rear dial becomes effective if you rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. Press [ ] A (preview button).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P65) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed (P94) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. (The distance from the subject when you take close-up pictures differs depending on the lens you are using.) [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Used when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded : Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color : My Color Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and setting the desired effect. (Live View) Set the mode dial to [ Touch [2]/[1] to select an item.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used. • My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Color Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ A Display custom settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono. Audio can also be recorded in stereo when the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is mounted.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Focus Mode settings Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF] setting (P135) in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Focus Mode [CONTINUOUS AF] Settings You can have the camera focus continuously.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture. • Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is kept pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ 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. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-LOW LIGHT] [i-MACRO] •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) ¢2 quality...
Sound from motion pictures (when [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures with the Desired...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. Press the motion picture button to start the recording. AUTO AUTO AUTO 40 40 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Burst Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when Mode , Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket, Multi Film Bracket or [AUDIO REC.] is set.) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P32. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the location. • “ ” For details on how to enter characters, refer to Entering Text on P144. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P32. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [EX. OPT. ZOOM], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. (9M) 4000k2248 pixels (4.5M) 2816k1584 pixels (2M) 1920k1080 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (9M) 2992k2992 pixels (4.5M) 2112k2112 pixels (2M) 1504k1504 pixels Note • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P132) to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P201 for information about the number of recordable pictures. • You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: ¢...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [LONG SHTR NR] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order. Applicable modes: [STEP]: [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/j/i]/[j/0/i] Note • Refer to P75 for details. [SELF-TIMER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD Lite]]. ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [CUSTOM] Menu • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [GUIDE LINE], [LCD INFO.DISP.] and [REMAINING DISP.] can be set. For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P32. Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P72) referring to the histogram (P65) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. • When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted automatically. [OFF] [AF+MF] [ON]: It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring while AF lock (Focus Mode is set to [AFS] and shutter button is half-way pressed, or AF lock with [AF/AE LOCK]).
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching when the mode dial is set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE REAR DIAL] Press the rear dial to switch between Exposure Compensation, [EXPO. SETTINGS] Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting. [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON] Press [LVF/LCD] to switch between Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) It will switch automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor. It will return [LVF/LCD AUTO] to LCD monitor display when it goes away. [OFF]/[ON] • LCD monitor display and viewfinder display can be switched manually by pressing [LVF/LCD]. (P42) It is possible to set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent Auto Mode will operate.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Enables/disables the Touch Shutter function [OFF]: Touch Shutter icon is not displayed on the screen, and the Touch Shutter function is disabled. [TOUCH SHUTTER] [ON]: Touch Shutter icon is displayed on the screen, and [ON]/[OFF] of the Touch Shutter function can be switched when the icon is touched.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is no lens on the unit. [OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not [SHOOT W/O LENS] attached to the camera body or is not attached correctly.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.
Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Press [(].
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P134) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card.
Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [’] is displayed for pictures with titles already registered. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to then press [MENU/SET] to set. the picture.
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Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [S], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > > • When selecting [ ] or [ ], press to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then...
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide Motion picture before the dividing will be deleted. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the rear dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) •...
Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) •...
DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can clear and replace all information relating to Face Recognition in selected images. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P37) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
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Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except 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) •...
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VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
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Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW]/[AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • “ You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”...
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Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn the LCD monitor so the LCD will show out. Turn on the camera and the PC. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
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Connecting to other equipment Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. SELECT MENU PRINT...
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
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Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Others Others Using an External Flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Others • When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. • Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached. • The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use a tripod when taking picture.
Others Using the 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.
Others Using the External Microphone (optional) If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or monaural sound recording. It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/ ON] switch to [ON].
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional). If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction. • The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
Others LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (LCD monitor style) in the LCD monitor. ∫ In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) Flash Mode (P66) 7 8 9 10 Film Mode (P91)
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
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Others ∫ About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body.
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Others About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. •...
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
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Others [NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] • The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for [DELETE MULTI] (P61), [FAVORITE] (P158), [TITLE EDIT] (P149), [TEXT STAMP] (P150) or [RESIZE] (P154) has been exceeded. >...
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[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P192–200). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P39) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
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Others Recording Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is the subject focused? > [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus.
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Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
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The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu (P129) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update the firmware of the digital camera at the following website.
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Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P66) The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction (P68) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
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Others You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the viewfinder, or when the camera is moved rapidly. • This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a malfunction.
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> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P162, 163) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
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The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
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Others The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P138) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during use.
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting 256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in 2 min 2 min 6 min 53 s operation. 15 s 20 s 40 s 512 MB 3 min 4 min 6 min...
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-G2): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14 –42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) 1.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) (When the 14 –42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels...
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Others 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: 3.0q TFT LCD (Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch panel Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
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Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Output: 9.3 V 1.2 A (Unit operation) 8.4 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLB13PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity : 7.2 V/1250 mAh VQT2S30...
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Others Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length: f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type: 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm/circular diaphragm Aperture range: F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value:...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-BLB13PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 H-H020 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 Interchangeable Lens H-VS014140 H-F007014 H-ES045 : DMW-LMC52 : MC Protector : DMW-LND52 : ND Filter : DMW-LPL52 : PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-RSL1 Remote Shutter DMW-MS1...
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Refer to P24 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. • Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2S30...
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.
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...
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Others 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.
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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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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. •...