Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Operating Instructions Manual page 69

∫ The available flash range to take pictures
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The available flash range is an approximation.
ISO sensitivity
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m
AUTO
(20.3 feet)
ISO100
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
ISO200
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)
ISO400
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)
ISO800
50 cm (1.64 feet) to 8.8 m (28.9 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)
80 cm (2.62 feet) to 12.5 m
ISO1600
(41.0 feet)
1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 17.7 m
ISO3200
(58.1 feet)
1.6 m (5.24 feet) to 25.1 m
ISO6400
(82.3 feet)
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P131) is set to [OFF]
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At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is
interrupted with the lens and a part of the picture being taken becomes dark. Check the
distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture. The distance from which
the subject blocks the flash light differs according to the lens used.
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When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is attached:
45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting
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1/60
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1/60
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode
¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
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When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.
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In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
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Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
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Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
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When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
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When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even
when you press the shutter button fully.
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The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K is used
Wide
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Shutter speed (Sec.)
¢1
to 1/4000th
¢2
to 1/160th
Available flash range
30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m
(12.8 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet)
70 cm (2.29 feet) to 11.1 m
(36.4 feet)
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 15.7 m
(51.5 feet)
Flash setting
Œ
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Tele
¢
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1 to 1/4000th
¢3
60 to 1/4000th
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