Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] mode menu to [MF]. (P56)
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
•When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A
•MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-90.png "Page 91
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] mode menu to [MF]. (P56)
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
•When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A
•MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is...")
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Recording - 92 - 1Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. Note • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P83).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance...
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[REC] Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-92.png "Page 93
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[REC] Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures...")
- 93 - Recording [REC] Mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source. Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording. ItemRecording conditions [AWB] Automatic adjustment [V ] When taking pictures...
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White...")
Recording - 94 - ∫Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White...
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
•The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 3.
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-94.png "Page 95
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
•The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 3.
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White...")
- 95 - Recording ∫Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. •The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3. 2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET]. Note • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White...
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
•The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 4.
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/
[B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
•The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 4.
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/
[B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the...")
Recording - 96 - ∫Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.]. •The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 4. 2Touch within the frame to finely adjust. •You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/ [B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button. 3Touch [SET]. Note • If you finely adjust the...
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∫White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
•
Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
[ ] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
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∫White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
•
Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
[ ] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
[ ] or rear dial...")
- 97 - Recording ∫White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/ [ ] to set the bracket. • Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial. [ ] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B) [ ] or rear dial...
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[REC] Mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 3 ().
Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P135) is set to anything except [OFF],
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-97.png "Page 98
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[REC] Mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 3 ().
Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P135) is set to anything except [OFF],
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO...")
Recording - 98 - [REC] Mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 3 (). Touch the ISO sensitivity to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P135) is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET]. It is set as following when the [ISO...
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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The actual shutter speed is calculated at the moment the picture is taken. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The actual shutter speed is calculated at the moment the picture is taken. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture...")
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[REC] Mode: ±´
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pressed....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-99.png "Page 100
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[REC] Mode: ±´
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture
value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
Exposure Compensation operation every time the
rear dial is pressed....")
Recording - 100 - [REC] Mode: ±´ Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. •For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. •It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed....