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... Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/Using the Digital Zoom 66 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 68 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 68 • Adjust the flash output 73 Optical Image Stabilizer 73 Compensating the Exposure 75 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 76 Taking Pictures using Auto...
... Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/Using the Digital Zoom 66 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 68 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 68 • Adjust the flash output 73 Optical Image Stabilizer 73 Compensating the Exposure 75 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 76 Taking Pictures using Auto...
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... 119 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 119 • A [QUALITY 120 • [FACE RECOG 121 • C [METERING MODE 121 • [STABILIZER 121 • [FLASH 121 • [RED-EYE REMOVAL 122 • [FLASH SYNCHRO 122 • [FLASH ADJUST 122 • [I.RESOLUTION 122 • [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control 123 • [ISO LIMIT SET 123 • [LONG SHTR...
... 119 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 119 • A [QUALITY 120 • [FACE RECOG 121 • C [METERING MODE 121 • [STABILIZER 121 • [FLASH 121 • [RED-EYE REMOVAL 122 • [FLASH SYNCHRO 122 • [FLASH ADJUST 122 • [I.RESOLUTION 122 • [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control 123 • [ISO LIMIT SET 123 • [LONG SHTR...
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Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Flash (P68) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P80)/ AF Assist Lamp (P131) 4 Lens release button (P21) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P20) 12 3 8 [LVF/LCD] ...
Before Use Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Flash (P68) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P80)/ AF Assist Lamp (P131) 4 Lens release button (P21) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P20) 12 3 8 [LVF/LCD] ...
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... 26 Drive mode lever Single (P35): Burst (P76): Auto Bracket (P78): Self-timer (P80): 27 Shutter button (P35) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P85) 29 Flash open lever (P68) 30 Hot shoe (P170, 172) 31 Mode dial (P32) 32 Status indicator (P31) 33 Motion picture button (P43) 34 Function 1 button (P17... 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Card door (P28) 40 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8; optional) are used. (P172) 39 40 41 Battery door (P24) 42 Release lever (P24) 43 Tripod receptacle (P181) • When you...
... 26 Drive mode lever Single (P35): Burst (P76): Auto Bracket (P78): Self-timer (P80): 27 Shutter button (P35) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P85) 29 Flash open lever (P68) 30 Hot shoe (P170, 172) 31 Mode dial (P32) 32 Status indicator (P31) 33 Motion picture button (P43) 34 Function 1 button (P17... 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Card door (P28) 40 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8; optional) are used. (P172) 39 40 41 Battery door (P24) 42 Release lever (P24) 43 Tripod receptacle (P181) • When you...
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... as follows in the [CUSTOM] menu. [REC] menu/Recording functions [INTELLIGENT AUTO]/[FILM MODE]/ [FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/ [1 SHOT ]/[METERING MODE]/[1 SHOT Ù]/ [FLASH]/[FLASH ADJUST.]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/ [EX. Before Use Rear Dial There are 2 ways to [Ù] (spot) once only.
... as follows in the [CUSTOM] menu. [REC] menu/Recording functions [INTELLIGENT AUTO]/[FILM MODE]/ [FOCUS AREA SET]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/ [1 SHOT ]/[METERING MODE]/[1 SHOT Ù]/ [FLASH]/[FLASH ADJUST.]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/ [EX. Before Use Rear Dial There are 2 ways to [Ù] (spot) once only.
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... using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P135) to [ON]. optional). ∫ Leica mount specification lens • When you are disabled. • The available flash range etc.
... using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P135) to [ON]. optional). ∫ Leica mount specification lens • When you are disabled. • The available flash range etc.
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...on and charging will turn off . Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow and open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP). • If you hear a locking sound and then check that has not been used . The charging time may be longer than... normal. Note • Do not leave any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - Close the battery door, and slide the release lever. 24 VQT3A36 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [...
...on and charging will turn off . Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow and open the battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP). • If you hear a locking sound and then check that has not been used . The charging time may be longer than... normal. Note • Do not leave any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - Close the battery door, and slide the release lever. 24 VQT3A36 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [...
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... the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc. ¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 120 min¢ Approx. 70 min¢ Continuous recordable time Actual recordable...lens supplied in [MOTION JPEG] is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the ... (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera ...
... the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc. ¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in DMC-GH2K is used Approx. 120 min¢ Approx. 70 min¢ Continuous recordable time Actual recordable...lens supplied in [MOTION JPEG] is turned on. • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the ... (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera ...
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VQT3A36 27 When flash is used Approx. 250 min Note • The operating times and number of ...∫ 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,... is reduced. - Buy a new battery. In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. - For example, in DMC-GH2K is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery,...
VQT3A36 27 When flash is used Approx. 250 min Note • The operating times and number of ...∫ 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,... is reduced. - Buy a new battery. In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. - For example, in DMC-GH2K is used repeatedly. • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery,...
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...can take the picture. • The access indication lights (P29) red when pictures are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] (...the shutter button halfway to [ ]. When the [SENSITIVITY] is set to F4.0 (when the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached). - Basic ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without ...
...can take the picture. • The access indication lights (P29) red when pictures are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [FOCUS PRIORITY] (...the shutter button halfway to [ ]. When the [SENSITIVITY] is set to F4.0 (when the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached). - Basic ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without ...
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for taking good pictures A AF assist lamp • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your ...
for taking good pictures A AF assist lamp • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your ...
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... focus, it will focus on the subject and take a picture. When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if the subject comes into focus while still touching the screen, the picture will change to [ ], and taking a picture with same function as...
... focus, it will focus on the subject and take a picture. When set to [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if the subject comes into focus while still touching the screen, the picture will change to [ ], and taking a picture with same function as...
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... fixed to [Œ]. • Audio will not be accurately updated at the start /stop of motion picture recording. • The recording state indicator (red) E will flash while recording motion pictures. When [ REC AREA] (P133) is set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures. • When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER...
... fixed to [Œ]. • Audio will not be accurately updated at the start /stop of motion picture recording. • The recording state indicator (red) E will flash while recording motion pictures. When [ REC AREA] (P133) is set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures. • When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER...
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...used . - [AUTO LCD OFF] of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White Balance fine adjustment/White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash output adjustment/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[EX. What is set will be reflected in a mode such as the Program AE Mode. ...) when recording motion pictures. • Depending on the scene detected, camera will be slow when using [ ] or [ ]. Item Settings [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P59) [5MIN.] Flash (P68) [ ]/[Œ] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P122) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P76) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P78) [ / SETTINGS]: [ ] (burst) AF Mode (P81) [STEP]: [3•1/3]...
...used . - [AUTO LCD OFF] of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White Balance fine adjustment/White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash output adjustment/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[EX. What is set will be reflected in a mode such as the Program AE Mode. ...) when recording motion pictures. • Depending on the scene detected, camera will be slow when using [ ] or [ ]. Item Settings [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P59) [5MIN.] Flash (P68) [ ]/[Œ] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P122) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P76) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P78) [ / SETTINGS]: [ ] (burst) AF Mode (P81) [STEP]: [3•1/3]...
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... also set the position of the histogram with the cursor button in the Quick Menu (P57) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu. When the flash is an approximation in the Recording Mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in... to white) and the number of pixels at each other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - VQT3A36 65 When the flash is closed • When the brightness of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed STD. ¢ Histogram STD.
... also set the position of the histogram with the cursor button in the Quick Menu (P57) while in button operation or [CUSTOM] menu. When the flash is an approximation in the Recording Mode. • The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in... to white) and the number of pixels at each other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode - VQT3A36 65 When the flash is closed • When the brightness of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed STD. ¢ Histogram STD.
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... closed. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in Flash A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55...
... closed. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in Flash A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55...
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...; Use this when you take pictures of people in most situations, but not all. Dark background landscape will slow the shutter speed when the flash is active) • Red-Eye Correction works in front of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. ...under fluorescent light. : Slow Sync. Reduction¢ • Use this when you take pictures in low lighting conditions. ‰: Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this feature will appear brighter. It is activated once before the ...
...; Use this when you take pictures of people in most situations, but not all. Dark background landscape will slow the shutter speed when the flash is active) • Red-Eye Correction works in front of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. ...under fluorescent light. : Slow Sync. Reduction¢ • Use this when you take pictures in low lighting conditions. ‰: Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this feature will appear brighter. It is activated once before the ...
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... reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is turned off. Recording ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, -: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode...177;---± ------ ± 2 ------ ¥ ¢ [ ] is displayed or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed . • Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture. 70 VQT3A36
... reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is turned off. Recording ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, -: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode...177;---± ------ ± 2 ------ ¥ ¢ [ ] is displayed or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed . • Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture. 70 VQT3A36
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... - 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...to 3.4 m (11.2 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 4.8 m (15.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 6.9 m (22.6 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to...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...
... - 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...to 3.4 m (11.2 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 4.8 m (15.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 6.9 m (22.6 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to...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...
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...Reduction etc. Check the distance between people. The distance from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to taking a picture. Take a picture after the flash is activated prior to appear in DMC-GH2H is attached: When the aspect ratio is [Y]. Refer to... the lens used. - When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is attached: 45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30...
...Reduction etc. Check the distance between people. The distance from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark areas to taking a picture. Take a picture after the flash is activated prior to appear in DMC-GH2H is attached: When the aspect ratio is [Y]. Refer to... the lens used. - When the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is attached: 45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30...