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Panasonic DMC-G2R Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W
Model No.
DMC-G2
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
VQT2S42
EB

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W Model No. DMC-G2 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2S42...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
  • Page 5 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/ 66/EC.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents • When the subject is not in focus..54 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)..54 • Taking pictures using the Touch Information for Your Safety....... 2 Shutter function ........ 55 • Programme Shift....... 55 Before Use Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....56 •...
  • Page 7 Change tone of the colour for the picture Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....129 to be taken (Film Mode) ......94 • ? [ASPECT RATIO] .....129 • Adjusting each Film Mode to the • @ [PICTURE SIZE].......129 desired setting ........95 •...
  • Page 8 Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • • Copying to a PC using All enquiries transactions and distribution • “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD facilities are provided directly by Panasonic Edition” ........... 171 UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler! Connecting to a PC ......172 •...

  • Page 9: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of March 2010. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14 –...
  • Page 10 Before Use DMC-G2W DMC-G2K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4430 DMW-BLB13E DE-A49C K2CT39A00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003 VKF4385 VFC4538 VGQ0C14 VQT2S42...
  • Page 11 Before Use • ∫ Optional Accessories SDXC Memory Card 64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K • Battery Pack 48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K DMW-BLB13E • SDHC Memory Card • Flash 32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K DMW-FL220 24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K DMW-FL360 16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K DMW-FL500 8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/ •...

  • Page 12: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Flash (P67) Sensor Self-timer indicator (P78) AF assist lamp (P141) Lens release button (P22) Lens lock pin Mount Lens fitting mark (P21) Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial •...
  • Page 13 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) (P88) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
  • Page 14 Before Use 39 DC cable cover (P183) 40 Card/Battery door (P29) 41 Release lever (P29) 42 Tripod receptacle (P191) • 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 –42 mm/F3.5–...

  • Page 15: Rotating The Lcd Monitor

    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 forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Touch Panel

    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 icon or picture. • It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

  • Page 17: What Can Be Done By Touch Operation

    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.

  • Page 18: Operating The Rear Dial

    Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding 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.

  • Page 19: About The Lens

    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. ∫...
  • Page 20 ¢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.) VQT2S42...

  • Page 21: Preparation

    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.

  • Page 22: Attach The Lens Cap

    Preparation ∫ Optical Image Stabilizer The lenses included in DMC-G2K and DMC-G2W have a stabilizer function. • There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] mode menu. (P132) •...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise 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.
  • Page 24 Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously. • Attach the lens cap. •...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    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.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLB13E) 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).
  • Page 27 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. •...

  • Page 28: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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.

  • Page 29: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    • 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-BLB13E).

  • Page 30: About The Card

    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.

  • Page 31: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    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.

  • Page 32: Setting The Menu

    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] (P152) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

  • Page 33: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well. •...

  • Page 34: Setting The Quick Menu

    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. •...
  • Page 35 Preparation Touch the menu item and the setup. A Item B Settings Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu. ∫ When operating buttons Setting of the Quick Menu can be set by pressing [Q.MENU] button. To close the Quick Menu, press [Q.MENU] button again. •...

  • Page 36: About The Setup Menu

    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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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 [ ] (P52) or [ ] (P78), switching of the playback screen display (P59) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto...
  • Page 39 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
  • Page 40 Preparation Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. Press [MENU/SET]. Touch the orange [r] mark [CALIBRATION] displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen (supplied) (5 places). •...

  • Page 41: Holding And Using Your Camera

    Preparation Holding and using your camera • (P144) The [LVF/LCD AUTO] is set to [ON] initially. It will switch to viewfinder display and LCD monitor will be turned off when there is a hand or object near the eye sensor. Tips for taking good pictures •...
  • Page 42 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...

  • Page 43: Monitor Screen

    Preparation Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P144) 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.

  • Page 44: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Pictures Or Motion Pictures

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] mode, and record 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 (P47) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
  • Page 45 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Programme AE mode (P52) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-Priority AE mode (P97) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE mode (P97) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure mode (P98) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
  • Page 46 Preparation ∫ Setting [AFS] or [AFC] Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC]. • Refer to page 53 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...

  • Page 47: Basic

    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.

  • Page 48: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P141) is fixed to [ON]. This means you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus. • The access indication (P30) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. •...

  • Page 49: Af Tracking Function

    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 colour of the subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving –...

  • Page 50: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    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 cancelled. • Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P82. Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode •...
  • Page 51 Basic • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] [5MIN.] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P37) Flash (P67) /Œ [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P72) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P74) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P76) [STEP] [3•1/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_] ¢4 AF mode (P79) š...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme 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 [REC] menu. •...

  • Page 53: Setting The Focus Mode (Afs/Afc/Mf)

    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. •...

  • Page 54: Focusing

    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)

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Shutter Function

    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.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Example of Programme Shift (When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used) (A): Aperture value 1 (Ev) (B): Shutter speed 1 Programme Shift amount 2 Programme Shift line chart 3 Programme Shift limit 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 8...
  • Page 57 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Digital zoom When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/DMC-G2W is used [2k] (including Extra Optical Zoom) when taking still ¢1 pictures: 12k ¢1 when recording motion (when taking still ¢2 pictures: 18.7k...

  • Page 58: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • When the extra optical zoom is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA] (P144) setting to the mode you wish to record in.

  • Page 59: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen

    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 (P61), while playing back motion pictures (P147) and during a slide show (P149), you can only select “Normal display B”...

  • Page 60: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    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.

  • Page 61: Using The Playback Zoom

    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.

  • Page 62: Deleting Pictures

    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].
  • Page 63 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P160) 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 EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note •...

  • Page 64: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    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.

  • Page 65: Viewfinder Display

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewfinder display With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P143) 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...

  • Page 66: About The Histogram

    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.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Set the position of the histogram • Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P139) Touch the histogram and drag it to the position you want to move it to (P16). • You can also set the position of the histogram with 3/4/2/1 in the Quick Menu (P35) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu.
  • Page 68 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 . (P69) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P133) 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) •...
  • Page 70 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 When the 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/ lens included in DMC-G2W is used DMC-G2W is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range...

  • Page 71: Adjust The Flash Output

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 1/60 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th ‰ ¢2 ¢3 1/60 to 1/160th to 1/4000th Œ ¢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.

  • Page 72: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro

    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. (P33) Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 73: Compensating The Exposure

    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.

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • In the Quick Menu (P35) 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. •...
  • Page 75 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. •...

  • Page 76: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    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...
  • Page 77 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] mode menu. (P33) 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...

  • Page 78: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    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 [ •...

  • Page 79: Setting The Method Used To Focus (Af Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P96). • Use the Quick Menu (P34) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the subject is not in the centre 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.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 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) •...
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures With Manual 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].
  • Page 85 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. •...

  • Page 86: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the MF assist is started by the touch panel operation or button operation, MF assist will continue to display even after about 10 seconds have passed without operating the focus ring, touch panel, or 3/4/2/1. •...
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P33) Press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF/AE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Taking pictures when [AF] or [AF/AE] is set 1 Aim the lens at the subject.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The White Balance

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

  • Page 89: Setting The White Balance Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ • The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the flash is used.

  • Page 90: Setting The Colour Temperature

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.

  • Page 91: White Balance Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in the following cases. – When you reset the white balance in [ ] or [ – When you reset the colour 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 colours are automatically recorded when the...

  • Page 92: Setting The Light Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
  • Page 93 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise. • Refer to P70 for the flash range. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected.

  • Page 94: Change Tone Of The Colour For The Picture To Be Taken (Film Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Change tone of the colour 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 colour tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, colour tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.

  • Page 95: Adjusting Each Film Mode To The Desired Setting

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting Touch the item. Touch the slide bar. • Registered settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2]. •...

  • Page 96: Multi Film Bracket

    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.

  • Page 97: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    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.

  • Page 98: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    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.
  • Page 99 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.

  • Page 100: Confirm The Effects Of Aperture And Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

    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).

  • Page 101: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    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.

  • Page 102: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

  • Page 103: [Scenery]

    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. (P66) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed (P97) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.

  • Page 104: [Close-Up]

    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 colours in macro settings.

  • Page 105: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...

  • Page 106: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    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.

  • Page 107: Party]

    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 •...

  • Page 108: Í [Pet]

    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] (P152).

  • Page 109: Taking Pictures While Adjusting Colour (My Colour Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour : My Colour 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.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Custom Settings To Achieve Desired Effects

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Colour Mode are used. • My Colour settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. • Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Colour Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].

  • Page 111: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    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.

  • Page 112: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    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 Programme 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.

  • Page 113: Recording Motion Picture

    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.
  • 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 [CONTINUOUS AF] Settings You can have the camera focus continuously.

  • Page 115: Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures

    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 it is kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

  • Page 116: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    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 colour changes to the usual red. [i-PORTRAIT] > ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-LOW LIGHT] [i-MACRO] •...
  • Page 117 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 Approx.

  • Page 118: Recording Motion Pictures With The Desired Settings (Motion Picture P Mode)

    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...
  • Page 119 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.

  • Page 120: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    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 prioritises 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.

  • Page 121: Face Settings

    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 •...
  • Page 122 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P33) 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].
  • Page 123 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.

  • Page 124: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    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.

  • Page 125: Auto Registration

    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.) •...

  • Page 126: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    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 P33. 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.

  • Page 127: Take A Picture

    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 P146. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

  • Page 128: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P33. 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.

  • Page 129: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    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 P33.

  • Page 130: A [Quality]

    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] (P135) 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.

  • Page 131: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P203 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”...

  • Page 132: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33. 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: ¢...

  • Page 133: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33. 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...

  • Page 134: [I.exposure] (Intelligent Exposure Adjustment)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33. 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...

  • Page 135: [Long Shtr Nr]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [LONG SHTR NR] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33. 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...

  • Page 136: [Auto Bracket]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33. 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 P76 for details. [SELF-TIMER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P33.

  • Page 137: B [Audio Rec.]

    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.

  • Page 138: [Rec Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P33. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD Lite]]. ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].

  • Page 139: Using The [Custom] Menu

    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 P33. Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
  • Page 140 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P73) referring to the histogram (P66) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. •...
  • Page 141 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.
  • Page 142 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]).
  • Page 143 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] Programme Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting. [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON] Press [LVF/LCD] to switch between Exposure Compensation, Programme Shift, aperture setting, and shutter speed setting.
  • Page 144 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]. (P43) It is possible to set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent Auto Mode will operate.
  • Page 145 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.

  • Page 146: Entering Text

    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.

  • Page 147: Advanced (Playback)

    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 [(].

  • Page 148: Pictures With Audio

    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.] (P137) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...

  • Page 149: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    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.

  • Page 150: [Playback Mode]

    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.

  • Page 151: [Title Edit]

    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.

  • Page 152: [Text Stamp]

    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.
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 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...

  • Page 155: [Video Divide]

    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.

  • Page 156: Q [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    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. (P33) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 157: [Cropping]

    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P33) 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.

  • Page 158: [Aspect Conv.]

    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. (P33) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 159: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    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. (P33) •...

  • Page 160: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) •...

  • Page 161: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.

  • Page 162: P [Protect]

    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.

  • Page 163: [Face Rec Edit]

    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. (P33) 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].

  • Page 164: Connecting To Other Equipment

    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]. (P38) 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.

  • Page 165: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    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.
  • Page 166 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) •...
  • Page 167 What is the VIERA Link? • 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. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
  • Page 168 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. Select the image. 3/4/2/1: Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.

  • Page 169: Automatic Input Switching

    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.

  • Page 170: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    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...

  • Page 171: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition

    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”...

  • Page 172: Connecting To A Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, 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 ”...
  • Page 173 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) •...
  • Page 174 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. • Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. ∫...

  • Page 175: Printing The Pictures

    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.

  • Page 176: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    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...

  • Page 177: Print Settings

    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.
  • Page 178 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [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]...

  • Page 179: Using An External Flash (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 180: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 181: Using The Remote Shutter (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 182: Using The External Microphone (Optional)

    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].

  • Page 183: Using The Ac Adaptor

    • Do not use any other AC mains leads 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. •...

  • Page 184: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    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 Programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Flash mode (P67) 7 8 9 10 Film mode (P94)
  • Page 185 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 28 Flash output adjustment (P71) 29 2nd curtain synchro (P72) 30 Audio recording (P137) 31 Extra Optical Zoom (when recording motion pictures) (P56, 135) 2nd nd 32 Extra Optical Zoom (when taking still pictures) (P56, 135) 33 Histogram (P66) 34 Travel date (P126) AF tracking operation (P49, 82)
  • Page 186 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P58) Film Mode (P94) Protected picture (P162) Number of prints (P161) Picture size (P129) REC MODE (when recording motion pictures) (P116)/ : Recording quality (P116) Quality (P130) Intelligent Exposure (P134) Intelligent Resolution (P133) F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 30 30 30...

  • Page 187: Cautions For Use

    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.
  • Page 188 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.
  • Page 189 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. •...
  • Page 190 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.

  • Page 191: Message Display

    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 •...
  • Page 192 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] (P62), [FAVORITE] (P160), [TITLE EDIT] (P151), [TEXT STAMP] (P152) or [RESIZE] (P156) has been exceeded. >...
  • Page 193 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised 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 Centre. •...

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P194–202). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P40) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 195 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.
  • Page 196 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.) >...
  • Page 197 The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G2K/ DMC-G2W 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 (P132) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update the firmware of the digital camera at the following website.
  • Page 198 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P67) 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 (P69) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
  • Page 199 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.
  • Page 200 > 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. (P164, 165) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
  • Page 201 The card is not recognised 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.
  • Page 202 Others The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P141) • 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.

  • Page 203: Available Recording Time

    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.
  • Page 204 Others Aspect ratio (3M) (10.5M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1610 4 GB 1620 3170 1220 6 GB 2470 4820 1870 Card 8 GB 3310 6460 1270 2500 12 GB 5000 9740 1910 3770 16 GB...
  • Page 205 Others Aspect ratio (9M) (4.5M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1180 4 GB 1380 1180 2310 6 GB 1060 2100 1790 3520 Card 8 GB 1420 2820 2400 4720 12 GB 2150 4250 3630 7120...
  • Page 206 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M) (2M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1580 2 GB 1360 1650 3070 4 GB 1360 2680 3260 6030 6 GB 2080 4070 4950 9170 8 GB Card 2780 5450 6630 12270 12 GB 4200...
  • Page 207 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...

  • Page 208: Specifications

    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/ DMC-G2W is used) 2.8 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 45–...
  • Page 209 Others Exposure (AE): Programme 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/Centre weighted/Spot LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch panel Viewfinder: Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
  • Page 210 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-BLB13E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity : 7.2 V/1250 mAh VQT2S42...
  • Page 211 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:...
  • Page 212 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, • “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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