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DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K DMC-GH2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com PP VQT3A36
DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K DMC-GH2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com PP VQT3A36
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... the text) 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 Body Cap (This is based on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 18 Shoulder Strap 19 Stylus pen 20 Battery Case ¢1 Supplied in..."Digital Camera Accessory System". (P198) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in DMC-GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are supplied before using the camera. Before Use Before...
... the text) 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 Body Cap (This is based on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to your PC. 18 Shoulder Strap 19 Stylus pen 20 Battery Case ¢1 Supplied in..."Digital Camera Accessory System". (P198) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in DMC-GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are supplied before using the camera. Before Use Before...
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Before Use 1 DMC-GH2H 1 2 3 4 5 6 H-VS014140 VYC0997 DMC-GH2K 2 7 8 VYF3250 9 VFC4315 10 VFC4430 11 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 12 13 14 15 16 DMW-BLC12PP DE-A79B 17 18 K1HA14CD0004 K1HA14AD0003 19 20 VKF4385 VFC4602 VGQ0C14 VGQ0Q65 10 VQT3A36
Before Use 1 DMC-GH2H 1 2 3 4 5 6 H-VS014140 VYC0997 DMC-GH2K 2 7 8 VYF3250 9 VFC4315 10 VFC4430 11 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 12 13 14 15 16 DMW-BLC12PP DE-A79B 17 18 K1HA14CD0004 K1HA14AD0003 19 20 VKF4385 VFC4602 VGQ0C14 VGQ0Q65 10 VQT3A36
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...this unit. ¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; Refer to use with the DMC-GH2H (H-VS014140) ± ([AFS], [AFC]) ± ±¢4 ± (LUMIX G VARIO HD) The Lens supplied ± in DMC-GH2K. ([AFS], ± ¥¢4, 5 ¥¢7 (H-FS014042) [AFC]) The 3D interchangeable lens ... the HD motion picture compatible lens, also the sound of Auto Focus operation may differ depending on the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses. Refer to a...
...this unit. ¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; Refer to use with the DMC-GH2H (H-VS014140) ± ([AFS], [AFC]) ± ±¢4 ± (LUMIX G VARIO HD) The Lens supplied ± in DMC-GH2K. ([AFS], ± ¥¢4, 5 ¥¢7 (H-FS014042) [AFC]) The 3D interchangeable lens ... the HD motion picture compatible lens, also the sound of Auto Focus operation may differ depending on the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses. Refer to a...
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... or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that came with the lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K Insert the lens hood into the lens with the DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K, attach the lens hood to detach it stops. VQT3A36 21 Detaching a lens from the camera body Preparation Attach the...
... or dust does not get inside. • Attach the lens rear cap so that came with the lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K Insert the lens hood into the lens with the DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K, attach the lens hood to detach it stops. VQT3A36 21 Detaching a lens from the camera body Preparation Attach the...
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... VQT3A36 25 Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Recording time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is not a malfunction. Store the removed battery in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 330 pictures Approx. 165 min ∫ Recording still pictures (when using it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording...
... VQT3A36 25 Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Recording time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is not a malfunction. Store the removed battery in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 330 pictures Approx. 165 min ∫ Recording still pictures (when using it with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording...
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...recordable time Approx. 110 min Approx. 65 min Continuous recordable time Actual recordable time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 120 min Approx. 70 min - [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD] ([ ])) Continuous recordable time ... Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is used Approx. 120 min¢ Approx. 70 min¢ Continuous recordable time Actual recordable time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is turned on...
...recordable time Approx. 110 min Approx. 65 min Continuous recordable time Actual recordable time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 120 min Approx. 70 min - [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD] ([ ])) Continuous recordable time ... Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is used Approx. 120 min¢ Approx. 70 min¢ Continuous recordable time Actual recordable time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is turned on...
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... pictures is reduced. - ∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor) Preparation Playback time When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used Approx. 240 min Playback time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in the following cases, the operating times shorten and... of [LCD MODE] (P59). - VQT3A36 27 In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. - Buy a new battery. For example, in DMC-GH2K is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery...
... pictures is reduced. - ∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor) Preparation Playback time When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used Approx. 240 min Playback time When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in the following cases, the operating times shorten and... of [LCD MODE] (P59). - VQT3A36 27 In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. - Buy a new battery. For example, in DMC-GH2K is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery...
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... the movement of the subject while the shutter button is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Continuous". When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used: 0.5 m (1.64 feet) to ¶ - Focus is set focus when taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of compatible lens...
... the movement of the subject while the shutter button is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Continuous". When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used: 0.5 m (1.64 feet) to ¶ - Focus is set focus when taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of compatible lens...
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... Your Favorite Settings (³: Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of a second in DMC-GH2K is attached). - When the aperture value is set to [ ] (single). When the [SENSITIVITY] is set initially to F4.0 (when the 14 -... 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached). VQT3A36 35 You can take the picture. • The access indication lights (P29) red when pictures are displayed. (It will flash in...
... Your Favorite Settings (³: Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of a second in DMC-GH2K is attached). - When the aperture value is set to [ ] (single). When the [SENSITIVITY] is set initially to F4.0 (when the 14 -... 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached). VQT3A36 35 You can take the picture. • The access indication lights (P29) red when pictures are displayed. (It will flash in...
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... or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of Program Shift (When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift amount 2 Program Shift line chart 3 Program Shift limit 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (Ev) 2 15 2.8 16...
... or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of Program Shift (When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program Shift amount 2 Program Shift line chart 3 Program Shift limit 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 (Ev) 2 15 2.8 16...
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... by turning the zoom ring. When Recording Mode [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected. Example: When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied with the DMC-GH2K is used, you can take larger photos. TELE CONV.] (max. 2k) is used when taking still [2k] 3k pictures: 2k¢1 when recording motion... taking still [2k] pictures: 2k¢1 when recording motion pictures: 4.8k¢2 [4k] When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used in the [REC] Mode menu or the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting...
... by turning the zoom ring. When Recording Mode [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected. Example: When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied with the DMC-GH2K is used, you can take larger photos. TELE CONV.] (max. 2k) is used when taking still [2k] 3k pictures: 2k¢1 when recording motion... taking still [2k] pictures: 2k¢1 when recording motion pictures: 4.8k¢2 [4k] When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used in the [REC] Mode menu or the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting...
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... to 22.2 m (72.8 feet) ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P123) is an approximation. When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range according to focal length of lens (When the aspect ratio is [X] or [ ].) Wide to 21 mm 22... m (49.5 feet) ISO12800 1.7 m (5.58 feet) to 27.6 m (90.6 feet) 1.3 m (4.27 feet) to 21.4 m (70.2 feet) When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet)¢ 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet...
... to 22.2 m (72.8 feet) ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P123) is an approximation. When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range according to focal length of lens (When the aspect ratio is [X] or [ ].) Wide to 21 mm 22... m (49.5 feet) ISO12800 1.7 m (5.58 feet) to 27.6 m (90.6 feet) 1.3 m (4.27 feet) to 21.4 m (70.2 feet) When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet)¢ 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet...
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... evident. • When you attach an external flash, it is [Y]. Check the distance between people. When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached: When the aspect ratio is [W]. 2.5 m (8.20 feet) or less (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (15 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet...it takes priority over the built-in the resulting pictures. • When taking a picture. When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is 1/160 of a second. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. Also, if the subject was far away ...
... evident. • When you attach an external flash, it is [Y]. Check the distance between people. When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached: When the aspect ratio is [W]. 2.5 m (8.20 feet) or less (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (15 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet...it takes priority over the built-in the resulting pictures. • When taking a picture. When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is 1/160 of a second. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. Also, if the subject was far away ...
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.... (P55) 2 Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] . • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in DMC-GH2K. The lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K has a stabilizer function. • There is an [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in... DMC-GH2H. • There is no [O.I .S.] switch, it is adjusted. Recording [REC] Mode: Optical Image Stabilizer Using one of purchase.) Example when a lens with an ...
.... (P55) 2 Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] . • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in DMC-GH2K. The lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K has a stabilizer function. • There is an [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in... DMC-GH2H. • There is no [O.I .S.] switch, it is adjusted. Recording [REC] Mode: Optical Image Stabilizer Using one of purchase.) Example when a lens with an ...
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... focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in DMC-GH2K is a mark used ) D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (When the 14- 42 mm/ F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in reverse. The effective focus range (depth ...focus distance. A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.5 m (1.64 feet) (When the 14- 140 mm/ F4.0 -5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is not a malfunction. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - Recording Note • If you use the zoom...
... focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in DMC-GH2K is a mark used ) D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (When the 14- 42 mm/ F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in reverse. The effective focus range (depth ...focus distance. A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.5 m (1.64 feet) (When the 14- 140 mm/ F4.0 -5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is not a malfunction. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close -up pictures - Recording Note • If you use the zoom...
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... picture recording time at 3.0k speed • For example, when a motion picture is used ¢2 When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is recorded for 10 seconds with [ 200% ], the length of the recorded motion picture will be set will switch every time the rear dial is... F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22¢1 F3.5 (Wide)/F5.6 (Tele) to F22¢2 ¢1 When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used • Shutter speed changes depending on the recording screen to change the settings and switch settable items even during recording • Record...
... picture recording time at 3.0k speed • For example, when a motion picture is used ¢2 When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is recorded for 10 seconds with [ 200% ], the length of the recorded motion picture will be set will switch every time the rear dial is... F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22¢1 F3.5 (Wide)/F5.6 (Tele) to F22¢2 ¢1 When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used • Shutter speed changes depending on the recording screen to change the settings and switch settable items even during recording • Record...
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When taking pictures of animals in DMC-GH2H is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) • The AF Assist Lamp is valid... AF Assist Lamp does not turn on the subject. • The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the lens supplied in the DMC-GH2H/ DMC-GH2K is used lens. - Use it by rotating the focus ring while AF lock (Focus Mode is set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to...; When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) -
When taking pictures of animals in DMC-GH2H is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) • The AF Assist Lamp is valid... AF Assist Lamp does not turn on the subject. • The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the lens supplied in the DMC-GH2H/ DMC-GH2K is used lens. - Use it by rotating the focus ring while AF lock (Focus Mode is set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to...; When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) -
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...transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of the recorded picture. • The external flash cannot be used to use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; The ND filter (optional) reduces the amount of the remote shutter for details. It may appear on the camera. ... canceled • Record with Creative Motion Picture Mode (P105) when using a tripod and you can be started/stopped with the lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • Refer to use . • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. When the Sleep Mode is recommended to ...
...transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of the recorded picture. • The external flash cannot be used to use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; The ND filter (optional) reduces the amount of the remote shutter for details. It may appear on the camera. ... canceled • Record with Creative Motion Picture Mode (P105) when using a tripod and you can be started/stopped with the lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • Refer to use . • Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. When the Sleep Mode is recommended to ...
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.... Focus operation while recording motion pictures can be set to [OFF] with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are recorded. • With recording in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P43). • Be careful while recording motion pictures because the ... is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ > When using MOS for the image sensor. Lens Recorded image may be set so the subject should ...
.... Focus operation while recording motion pictures can be set to [OFF] with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are recorded. • With recording in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P43). • Be careful while recording motion pictures because the ... is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ > When using MOS for the image sensor. Lens Recorded image may be set so the subject should ...