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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 DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K DMC-GH2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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...on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! The serial number is recyclable powers the product...COVER (OR BACK); THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger 2 VQT3A36 Product Bottom Bottom Location You have purchased. Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Carefully ...
...on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Even for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! The serial number is recyclable powers the product...COVER (OR BACK); THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger 2 VQT3A36 Product Bottom Bottom Location You have purchased. Dear Customer, Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Carefully ...
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... be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • This camera is only valid in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is not waterproof. Also, be damaged. • Be particularly careful in ...carefully. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it . Places where water can come into contact with a lot of the digital camera body. If you purchased the camera or the repair service center. • Do not place your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of condensation ...
... be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • This camera is only valid in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is not waterproof. Also, be damaged. • Be particularly careful in ...carefully. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it . Places where water can come into contact with a lot of the digital camera body. If you purchased the camera or the repair service center. • Do not place your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of condensation ...
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... the Pictures 166 Others Optional accessories 170 LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 173 Cautions for Use 176 Message Display 182 Troubleshooting 185 Specifications 194 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 198 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers).....200 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)... 201 Index 204 Useful Information (For...
... the Pictures 166 Others Optional accessories 170 LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 173 Cautions for Use 176 Message Display 182 Troubleshooting 185 Specifications 194 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 198 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers).....200 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)... 201 Index 204 Useful Information (For...
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... is based on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P198) • If any accessories are indicated as of purchase.) 11 Lens Storage Bag 12 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery...GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining ...
... is based on the 14 - 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P198) • If any accessories are indicated as of purchase.) 11 Lens Storage Bag 12 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery...GH2K only • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining ...
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... lever (P24) 43 Tripod receptacle (P181) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 37 [HDMI] socket (P157) 38 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P156, 161, 163, 166) 23 24 MF AFC AFS 26 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34... picture button (P43) 34 Function 1 button (P17) 35 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P171, 172) 36 Shoulder strap eyelet (P22) • Be sure to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
... lever (P24) 43 Tripod receptacle (P181) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it . 37 [HDMI] socket (P157) 38 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P156, 161, 163, 166) 23 24 MF AFC AFS 26 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34... picture button (P43) 34 Function 1 button (P17) 35 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P171, 172) 36 Shoulder strap eyelet (P22) • Be sure to ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
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... reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)¢. (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be compatible with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is English only.) • The sound recording...
... reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)¢. (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be compatible with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is English only.) • The sound recording...
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... panel by touching screen. • If no operation is possible that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. The fast forward/ rewind speed increases if you to play back motion pictures. Press [(]. Frame-by -frame forward: [ ] • About fast forward/rewind...
... panel by touching screen. • If no operation is possible that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. The fast forward/ rewind speed increases if you to play back motion pictures. Press [(]. Frame-by -frame forward: [ ] • About fast forward/rewind...
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...51 Basic • The settings of the following functions cannot be used . (P68) • While using [ ] or [ ]. TELE CONV.]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ASPECT BRACKET]/[HIGHLIGHT]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]/ [DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[SHOOT W/O LENS] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu... menu can be set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital red-eye correction is turned on the scene detected, camera will automatically adjust the setting of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White Balance fine adjustment/White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash...
...51 Basic • The settings of the following functions cannot be used . (P68) • While using [ ] or [ ]. TELE CONV.]/ [DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ASPECT BRACKET]/[HIGHLIGHT]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]/ [DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[SHOOT W/O LENS] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu... menu can be set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital red-eye correction is turned on the scene detected, camera will automatically adjust the setting of [ECONOMY]/AF/AE lock/White Balance fine adjustment/White Balance Bracket/Multi Film Bracket/Flash...
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... zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The [STABILIZER] feature is disabled when using the Digital Zoom. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during Digital Zooming, it will be more of a telephoto picture. • When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for motion...
... zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The [STABILIZER] feature is disabled when using the Digital Zoom. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during Digital Zooming, it will be more of a telephoto picture. • When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for motion...
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... recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon. ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu has been set . The subject should not move until the second flash is...] Mode menu is active) • Red-Eye Correction works in front of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF Mode is set to [š] and Face Detection is set to reduce...
... recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon. ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu has been set . The subject should not move until the second flash is...] Mode menu is active) • Red-Eye Correction works in front of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF Mode is set to [š] and Face Detection is set to reduce...
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...MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. [MODE3]: Camera shake is corrected for panning (a method of taking pictures which continues to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using has an internal stabilizer. ∫.... When there is moving subject. - When the zoom magnification is displayed on the screen. When using a tripod. - We recommend using the Digital Zoom. - When the shutter speed becomes slower to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. [OFF]: [STABILIZER] does not work....
...MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. [MODE3]: Camera shake is corrected for panning (a method of taking pictures which continues to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using has an internal stabilizer. ∫.... When there is moving subject. - When the zoom magnification is displayed on the screen. When using a tripod. - We recommend using the Digital Zoom. - When the shutter speed becomes slower to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. [OFF]: [STABILIZER] does not work....
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... subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may be compensated incorrectly. • Since the shutter speed ... is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place indoors, outdoors etc. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[MODE2] of [STABILIZER]/[ ], [ ] or [ ] of the Auto Review setting. (Will not hold) The Auto Review function ...
... subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the first picture. ¢2 The burst speed may be compensated incorrectly. • Since the shutter speed ... is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place indoors, outdoors etc. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[MODE2] of [STABILIZER]/[ ], [ ] or [ ] of the Auto Review setting. (Will not hold) The Auto Review function ...
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... connected to the PC, it is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to close the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Since PictBridge(PTP) PC SELECT SET MENU there is no need to set this each time you want to acquire or the...SELECT THE USB MODE • If [USB MODE] (P60) is not displayed on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Select [Cancel] to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. ...
... connected to the PC, it is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to close the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Since PictBridge(PTP) PC SELECT SET MENU there is no need to set this each time you want to acquire or the...SELECT THE USB MODE • If [USB MODE] (P60) is not displayed on the task tray of the digital camera before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; Note • Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Select [Cancel] to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. ...
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... recommended to update the firmware of the 14- 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are recorded. • With recording in motion pictures. It is not a malfunction. When... Image Stabilizer function of the digital camera at the following website. may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to open the flash. (P68) The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is not a malfunction. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download...
... recommended to update the firmware of the 14- 42 mm/F3.5 - 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are recorded. • With recording in motion pictures. It is not a malfunction. When... Image Stabilizer function of the digital camera at the following website. may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to open the flash. (P68) The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is not a malfunction. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download...
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... you use a lens (P18) that the number of dust in every picture. [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the picture caused by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you press [(]? • Is the card inserted? • Is there a... picture on the card? • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a battery with other cameras might display a different date to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P142) The folder number and the file number are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is ...
... you use a lens (P18) that the number of dust in every picture. [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the picture caused by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you press [(]? • Is the card inserted? • Is there a... picture on the card? • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a battery with other cameras might display a different date to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P142) The folder number and the file number are played back in the Calendar Playback. • Is ...
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Others Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GH2): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 3.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14- 140 mm/F4.0- 5.8 lens supplied ... Monitor) (When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) Camera effective pixels: 16,050,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 18,310,000 pixels, Primary color filter Digital Zoom: Max. 4k Extended Tele Conversion: ON/OFF simple enlargement (compatible with lenses from...
Others Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GH2): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 3.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14- 140 mm/F4.0- 5.8 lens supplied ... Monitor) (When the 14 -42 mm/F3.5 -5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) Camera effective pixels: 16,050,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 18,310,000 pixels, Primary color filter Digital Zoom: Max. 4k Extended Tele Conversion: ON/OFF simple enlargement (compatible with lenses from...
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Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLC12PP Figure Description Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor 1 DMW-DCC8 DC Coupler 1 DMW-ZL1 DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-...
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLC12PP Figure Description Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor 1 DMW-DCC8 DC Coupler 1 DMW-ZL1 DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 DMW-...
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...Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. ...
...Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS...NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. ...
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...from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. See http://www.mpegla.com. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks ... Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2010 P Printed in the United States and/or other countries. • VIERA Link...
...from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. See http://www.mpegla.com. • G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard. • Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks ... Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2010 P Printed in the United States and/or other countries. • VIERA Link...