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... (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 Bracket........ 78 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 80 Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode 81 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 84 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 86 Adjusting the White Balance 87 Setting the Light Sensitivity 90 Taking Pictures by...
... (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 Bracket........ 78 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 80 Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode 81 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 84 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock 86 Adjusting the White Balance 87 Setting the Light Sensitivity 90 Taking Pictures by...
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... Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 Body Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 17 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 18 Shoulder Strap 19 Stylus pen 20 Battery Case ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GH2H only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card...
... Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 Body Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 17 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. 18 Shoulder Strap 19 Stylus pen 20 Battery Case ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GH2H only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card...
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...and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of October 2010) (±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, -: Not usable) Lens type when recording still pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting while recording motion pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting Micro Four Thirds HD motion picture mount specification compatible lens lens supplied with this time. ¢7 The sound of Auto Focus operation may differ depending on the website below. For lens operations, please see our website. ¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for...
...and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of October 2010) (±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, -: Not usable) Lens type when recording still pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting while recording motion pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting Micro Four Thirds HD motion picture mount specification compatible lens lens supplied with this time. ¢7 The sound of Auto Focus operation may differ depending on the website below. For lens operations, please see our website. ¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for...
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... after charging. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it and during use the camera with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor) (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) Number of recordable pictures Recording time When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used Approx. 320 pictures Approx. 160 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time...
... after charging. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it and during use the camera with a fully charged battery. ∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor) (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode) Number of recordable pictures Recording time When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used Approx. 320 pictures Approx. 160 min Number of recordable pictures Recording time...
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optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. Note A • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is returned to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is set to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do...
optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. Note A • Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is returned to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is set to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • Do...
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... shutter button fully (push it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking pictures, refer to flash.) • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P117) or "Using the [CUSTOM] Menu" (P129). • The shutter speed is automatically set...
... shutter button fully (push it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking pictures, refer to flash.) • When the image is correctly focused, the picture will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to "Using the [REC] Mode Menu" (P117) or "Using the [CUSTOM] Menu" (P129). • The shutter speed is automatically set...
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... data on your nearest Service Center. The [WORLD TIME] (P115) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are also reset. Please be reset. • When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. [FORMAT] The card is set to [ON]. - We recommend formatting the card (P62) after saving the data on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS] • If you touched or touch operation...
... data on your nearest Service Center. The [WORLD TIME] (P115) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are also reset. Please be reset. • When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. [FORMAT] The card is set to [ON]. - We recommend formatting the card (P62) after saving the data on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS] • If you touched or touch operation...
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...] Mode menu has been set . Recording Item Description of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can enhance your photos. Œ: Forced Flash...
...] Mode menu has been set . Recording Item Description of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can enhance your photos. Œ: Forced Flash...
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... the flash light differs according to charge the flash if you take time to the lens used. - When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in flash. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • It may take a picture beyond the available flash range, white balance may appear too bright or too dark. • You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating the flash is charging. •...
... the flash light differs according to charge the flash if you take time to the lens used. - When the 14 - 140 mm/F4.0 - 5.8 lens supplied in flash. We recommend detaching the lens hood. • It may take a picture beyond the available flash range, white balance may appear too bright or too dark. • You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating the flash is charging. •...
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... near distance motion picture recording. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close to focus on P85 for the AF Mode is [š]. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the picture may decrease slightly. VQT3A36 97 Recording Note • In motion picture recording, [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT...
... near distance motion picture recording. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close to focus on P85 for the AF Mode is [š]. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the picture may decrease slightly. VQT3A36 97 Recording Note • In motion picture recording, [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT...
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The picture quality may change, or you want a sharp focus background. A still picture will be recorded in another recording mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/100. • Refer to "Recording Motion Picture" on P43 for other settings and operations for recording motion pictures. [REC] Mode: Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to [ ] or [ ] - When [MOTION JPEG...
The picture quality may change, or you want a sharp focus background. A still picture will be recorded in another recording mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/100. • Refer to "Recording Motion Picture" on P43 for other settings and operations for recording motion pictures. [REC] Mode: Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to [ ] or [ ] - When [MOTION JPEG...
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... [MY FILM 2] at this time. • Use the Quick Menu (P56) to set when in other menu. TELE CONV.], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are memorized even if the camera is turned off. 3 Touch [MEMORY]. 4 Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2]. • You can only select [STANDARD] (COLOR) and [STANDARD] ( [ ] and [ ] mode.] ) in one of purchase. 5 Touch [SET]. Applicable modes: [You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY...
... [MY FILM 2] at this time. • Use the Quick Menu (P56) to set when in other menu. TELE CONV.], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are memorized even if the camera is turned off. 3 Touch [MEMORY]. 4 Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2]. • You can only select [STANDARD] (COLOR) and [STANDARD] ( [ ] and [ ] mode.] ) in one of purchase. 5 Touch [SET]. Applicable modes: [You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY...
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... recordable pixels ([L]) for each aspect ratio. • A digital picture is set to be edited with a smaller data volume than the maximum picture size for each image aspect ratio. A [QUALITY] Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to [ ], the [PRINT SET] and [FAVORITE] features are disabled. 120 VQT3A36 You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use...
... recordable pixels ([L]) for each aspect ratio. • A digital picture is set to be edited with a smaller data volume than the maximum picture size for each image aspect ratio. A [QUALITY] Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to [ ], the [PRINT SET] and [FAVORITE] features are disabled. 120 VQT3A36 You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use...
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... need with a part you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out. • Depending on this camera. • With [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures, the order of pictures will change . • The [VIDEO DIVIDE] feature will be disabled...
... need with a part you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out. • Depending on this camera. • With [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures, the order of pictures will change . • The [VIDEO DIVIDE] feature will be disabled...
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... playback screen will appear on 3D compatible televisions and recorders that are recorded simultaneously.) ([CUSTOM] menu) • [AF/AE LOCK]/[PRE AF]/[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/[SHUTTER AF]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP]/[AF+MF]/[MF ASSIST]/[MF GUIDE]/[ BUTTON]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to other equipment ([REC] Mode menu) • [PICTURE SIZE]¢2/[QUALITY]¢3/[STABILIZER]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL...
... playback screen will appear on 3D compatible televisions and recorders that are recorded simultaneously.) ([CUSTOM] menu) • [AF/AE LOCK]/[PRE AF]/[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/[SHUTTER AF]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP]/[AF+MF]/[MF ASSIST]/[MF GUIDE]/[ BUTTON]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to other equipment ([REC] Mode menu) • [PICTURE SIZE]¢2/[QUALITY]¢3/[STABILIZER]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL...
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... this time. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using an AV cable File formats that can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with an AV cable (supplied). 2 Start the playback of copying and playing back. • Note that the equipment described may not be used : [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played...
... this time. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using an AV cable File formats that can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with an AV cable (supplied). 2 Start the playback of copying and playing back. • Note that the equipment described may not be used : [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played...
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... taking pictures. • When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P151) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • This feature is still displaying, contact the dealer. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] > Use a card compatible with this unit. > Format the card again with the camera after saving...
... taking pictures. • When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P151) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • This feature is still displaying, contact the dealer. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] > Use a card compatible with this unit. > Format the card again with the camera after saving...
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... Pictures - Charge and Install 23, 24 Change Burst Mode 76 Change Info Displayed on TV w/SD slot ........ 157 Play Back Pictures 39 Playback Burst Pictures 136 How to Save 155 3D Pictures - Set 78 Battery - Adjustment 73 Focus Mode 34 Focus Mode (AF Mode) - Attach and Detach 20 Setting & Changing Menus 54 Setting the Date & Time 31 Setting the Quick Menus 56 Camera Feature Operations (Alphabetical) 24P Cinema Mode - How to Set 93 Manual Movie Mode - How to Use 84 Modify Film Mode Settings 117 Motion Picture Recordings 43 Motion Picture Using...
... Pictures - Charge and Install 23, 24 Change Burst Mode 76 Change Info Displayed on TV w/SD slot ........ 157 Play Back Pictures 39 Playback Burst Pictures 136 How to Save 155 3D Pictures - Set 78 Battery - Adjustment 73 Focus Mode 34 Focus Mode (AF Mode) - Attach and Detach 20 Setting & Changing Menus 54 Setting the Date & Time 31 Setting the Quick Menus 56 Camera Feature Operations (Alphabetical) 24P Cinema Mode - How to Set 93 Manual Movie Mode - How to Use 84 Modify Film Mode Settings 117 Motion Picture Recordings 43 Motion Picture Using...
User Manual
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.... LIGHT SPEED FOCUSING Never miss a shot with outstanding natural clarity and fine detail. 2012 LUMIX® G SERIES DMC-GH2K DSL Compact System Camera (Body Only) Screen image simulated. BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER Retains the outstanding viewability of how your photo or video will look. Shutter and Auto Bracket Mode • Over 14 Interchangeable LUMIX Lens Options to Choose From • 1.53 Mil-dot Equiv. ADVANCED 3.0" FREE-ANGLE TOUCH-CONTROL LCD...
.... LIGHT SPEED FOCUSING Never miss a shot with outstanding natural clarity and fine detail. 2012 LUMIX® G SERIES DMC-GH2K DSL Compact System Camera (Body Only) Screen image simulated. BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER Retains the outstanding viewability of how your photo or video will look. Shutter and Auto Bracket Mode • Over 14 Interchangeable LUMIX Lens Options to Choose From • 1.53 Mil-dot Equiv. ADVANCED 3.0" FREE-ANGLE TOUCH-CONTROL LCD...
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... Mode Movie SCN Mode MY COLOR MODE My Color Mode BURST SHOOTING Burst Speed Number of Recordable Images BUILT-IN-FLASH Type Flash Mode Synchronization Speed Flash Output Adjustment Flash Synchronization Hot Shoe LCD MONITOR Type Monitor Size Pixels Field of View Monitor Adjustment LCD Mode LIVE VIEW Digital Zoom Extra Optical Zoom Other Functions FILM MODE Color Black and White Others PLAYBACK Playback Mode IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Erase PRINT Direct Print INTERFACE USB HDMI Audio Video Output Remote / External Microphone Input Built-in Microphone Speaker LANGUAGE OSD Language POWER...
... Mode Movie SCN Mode MY COLOR MODE My Color Mode BURST SHOOTING Burst Speed Number of Recordable Images BUILT-IN-FLASH Type Flash Mode Synchronization Speed Flash Output Adjustment Flash Synchronization Hot Shoe LCD MONITOR Type Monitor Size Pixels Field of View Monitor Adjustment LCD Mode LIVE VIEW Digital Zoom Extra Optical Zoom Other Functions FILM MODE Color Black and White Others PLAYBACK Playback Mode IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Erase PRINT Direct Print INTERFACE USB HDMI Audio Video Output Remote / External Microphone Input Built-in Microphone Speaker LANGUAGE OSD Language POWER...