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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2K Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens _ode,.o. DMC--G2K LUMIX MICRO FOURTHIRDS V! I'_l.ink H_m| Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. FP-P- VQT2S30...
  • Page 2 Advanced (Recording pictures) modes: [_[_[]_][_[_ Applicable 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. in the Mode Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] [REC] menu. (P32) [2ND] press Press...
  • Page 3 Advanced (Recording pictures) oode ompensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
  • Page 4 Advanced (Recording pictures) • In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [_] (LCD monitor style), exposure compensation can be set with ,i./V after selecting to display exposure compensation with _1/1_ or the rear dial. • In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [El]...
  • Page 5 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 6: Taking Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following Exposure Compensation pressed. range every time the shutter button picture You can select with the desired exposure among different exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3°1/3], [SEQUENCE]:...
  • Page 7 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) Press Air to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press I_. Press to select setting and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 8 Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with the Se fotimer _Set the drive mode lever to [@]. Press shutter button halfway to focus fully picture. then press to take (_ When self-timer is set to [_--.)_0]. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into...
  • Page 9 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Operation will be same as [%_)10]even if it is set to [_0_] 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.
  • Page 10 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [[_]], 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...
  • Page 11 Advanced (Recording pictures) AF area can be moved when [r_:] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed. Touch the subject. • AF area setting screen is displayed. • Press and hold the [QMENU] button until the AF area setting screen is displayed.
  • Page 12 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When operating touch panel Touch 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) • Lock is canceled when [CANCEL] is touched.
  • Page 13 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 14: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 15 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] enlarge 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 16 Advanced (Recording pictures) Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AFfAE Lock) This isuseful when you want totakea picture ofa subjectoutsidetheAF area orthe contrast istoo strongand you cannot achieveappropriate e xposure. • Fixing the exposure only Align the screen with the subject. Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK]...
  • Page 17 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 monitoriviewfinder (Live View) will be also...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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,...
  • Page 20 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 [_n_] or [_._] - When you reset the color temperature manually in [ _[] Bracket setting is performed...
  • Page 21 Advanced (Recording pictures) ISO sensitivity 100._:::::i:_:_;_::_:_t._6400 Recording location When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased sensitivity t Settings AUTO X The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. _lS0_ The ISO sensitivity is adjusted...
  • Page 22 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode_ _[_[__}__ Change Tone of the Co,or for the Picture to be taken (Film Mode} [You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ([_) in [_], [k_l], [[]], [_], [_], and [_] Mode.] Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own color tone and contrast...
  • Page 23 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. Touch the slide bar. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. Touch [MEMORY]. FILM FILM Touch [MY 1] or [MY • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the Film Mode name that was...
  • Page 24 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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) to select Touch [41]/[1_] [MULTI FILM]. FILM FILM Select [MULTI 1], [MULTI 2], or [MULTI FILM 3], and then touch [41]/[1_] to select the film to be set for each.
  • Page 25 Advanced (Recording pictures) ode: em Tak+n9 Pictures by Spec+fy+n9 the Aperture] Shutter Speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
  • Page 26 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority 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...
  • Page 27 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 3ictures on the playback screen.

  • Page 28: Confirm The Effects Of Aperture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode_ __[___ Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed I (Preview Mode) 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 [_] (_ (preview button).

  • Page 29: Metering Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. _Set the mode dial.
  • Page 30 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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.
  • Page 31 Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows 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.
  • Page 32 Advanced (Recording pictures) This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures 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...

  • Page 33: Night Portrait

    Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows 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 [ _ •...
  • Page 34 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode_ _ Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Mode) Scene When select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
  • Page 35 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. • Technique for Party Mode • Open the flash.
  • Page 36 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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...
  • Page 37 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures whi e Adjusting Co,or My CoJor Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [_]. Touch [_1]/[1_] to select an item.
  • Page 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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].
  • Page 39 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registerin 9 Personal Nenu Settings (Registedn 9 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.
  • Page 40 Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. 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 [{_].

  • Page 41: Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode: _[_[____ ecording 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-MSl;...
  • Page 42 Advanced (Recording pictures) • About the Focus Mode settings Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS setting (P135) in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Focus Mode [CONTINUOUS AF] • Settings You can have the camera focus continuously.
  • Page 43 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 kept pressed.
  • Page 44 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-SCENERY] [i-LOW LIGHT] [i-PORTRAIT] [i-MACRO] •...
  • Page 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC QUALITY] Press All' to select and then press [MENU/SET]. press Press All' to select the item and then When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2 I Item Quality (bit rate)_! Aspect ratio High 1280x720 pixels Approx.
  • Page 46 (when [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. [REC] Mode_ _ Recording Motion Pictures with the Desired...
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. Press the motion picture button to start the recording. the motion _Stop recording by pressing picture button again. • If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.
  • Page 48 Advanced (Recording pictures) n9 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.
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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...
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode and then Select [FACE RECOG.] on [REC] menu press (P32) Press All' to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. ress AI,14111_ to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET]. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with All', and then press I_. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press • to select [SET] then press [MENU/SET]. [NAME] Enter the name.
  • Page 52 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 I_. (P32) Press • to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when Burst Mode,...
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) Useful Functior s at Trave Destinations 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.
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) [LOCATION] press Press • to select and then [SET] press Press • to select and then [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. Take a picture.
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [EX. OPT. ZOOM], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing these settings one of these menus is reflected in other menu. For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the aspect ratio is [mill. (9M) 4000x2248 pixels (4.5M) 2816x1584 pixels (2M) 1920x 1080 pixels • When the aspect ratio is [tlm]. (9M) 2992x2992 pixels (4.5M) 2112x2112 pixels (2M) 1504x 1504 pixels • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P132) to [ON], [r_-_] is displayed on the screen when the picture...
  • Page 59 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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...
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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: __][_[]__ [OFF] ' [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated...
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([_,.A_], [_@_], [_e._]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. Applicable modes: __L]___ [OFF]/[ON] •...
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REel Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
  • Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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] •...
  • Page 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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/ /+]/[ /0/+] • Refer to P75 for details• For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
  • Page 65 • 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 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 [IE31[MOTION JPEG]]. •...

  • Page 67: Cust. Set Mem,]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) these settings if you need to. Usin 9 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.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) • If there are any white saturated areas, [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. • There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera...
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 [CoAF],it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly...
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) automatically. It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted [OFF] [AE+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 71 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching when the mode dial is set to [_, [_, [] and []. [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE REAR DIAL]: Press the rear dial to switch between Exposure Compensation, 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.
  • Page 72 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...
  • Page 73 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 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is no lens on the unit. [SHOOT W/O LENS] [OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is not attached correctly.
  • Page 75 Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpeqla.com. For USA and Canada Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive,...