User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G2K

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera/Lens Kit Model No. DMC-G2K Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 VQT2S30 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. [. . . ] 2 What is Mbps This is an abbreviation of "Megabit Per Second", and it represents the speed of transmission. When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 2 Item Picture size 1280k720 pixels 848k480 pixels 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels 30 4:3 fps Aspect ratio 16:9 High quality ([HD]) 3([WVGA]) ([VGA]) Longer time ([QVGA]) 3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see "Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket" on P163. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. 114 VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used. Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment Before taking pictures, format (P39) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer. You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large capacity card. Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic. jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only. ) Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the "DCF/Exif", so some information will not display during playback. 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 Settings ( : Motion Picture P Mode) You can set the degree of peripheral defocus created by the exposure compensation or the aperture setting and record motion pictures. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Set the Focus Mode (P110) Press the rear dial to change the settings screen. STD STD STD AFS 3 0 3 1m40s 40s AUTO AWB 1m40 AFS 3 0 3 1m40s 40s AUTO AWB 1m40 AFS 3 0 3 AUTO AWB 1m40 1m40s 40s A the exposure compensation B the degree of peripheral defocus With each press of the rear dial, the camera switches between Exposure Compensation and the degree of peripheral defocus setting operations. VQT2S30 115 Advanced (Recording pictures) Rotate the rear dial to change the settings. Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. STD AFS 3 0 3 AUTO AWB 1m40 1m40s 40s If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button. Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating motion picture recording start/stop. Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P35). About the Flicker Reduction Function If there is marked flicker or striping when recording motion pictures, the Flicker Reduction Function can be set to [ON]. The Flicker Reduction Function will be forcefully activated, and the shutter speed will be 2 Rotate the rear dial. It is possible to select the shutter speed to adjust from 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, or 1/120, and adjust to the optimal setting while viewing the screen. Note that you cannot set the degree of peripheral defocus in this case. adjusted to 1/100. Note ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. [REMAINING DISP. ] (P141) is fixed to [REMAINING TIME]. As the aperture is controlled within a certain range to get an adequate exposure in this mode, for some cases depending on the brightness of the subject, an actual aperture setting would not be changed in response to the movement of selection cursor, so that no change on the degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized. (For example, in dark places including in a room, the aperture would stay at the maximum aperture value, even for both ends of the selection cursor, so that no change on the degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized. ) Refer to "Recording Motion Picture" on P110 for other settings, operations and information for recording motion pictures. 116 VQT2S30 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 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. [. . . ] 150 Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Title Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Touch Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Touch Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]