Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions
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Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on
the playback screen.
•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE
Mode. Set the aperture value to a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-100.png "Page 101
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Recording
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on
the playback screen.
•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE
Mode. Set the aperture value to a...")
- 101 - Recording Note •It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58). •The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. •Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE Mode. Set the aperture value to a...
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[REC] Mode: ²
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and
shutter speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
shutter speed setting operation every time the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-101.png "Page 102
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[REC] Mode: ²
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and
shutter speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and
shutter speed setting operation every time the...")
Recording - 102 - [REC] Mode: ² Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. •For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. •It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the...
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Recording
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on
the playback screen.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-102.png "Page 103
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Recording
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on
the playback screen.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed...")
- 103 - Recording Note •It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then touching the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P58). •The brightness of the LCD monitor and the record ed pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. •If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed...
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Using the function button
By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/
AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or
focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture
and shutter speed, and other functions.
Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn].
(P56)
A Q.MENU/Fn button
Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu.
Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Some functions cannot be used depending...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-103.png "Page 104
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Using the function button
By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/
AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or
focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture
and shutter speed, and other functions.
Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn].
(P56)
A Q.MENU/Fn button
Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu.
Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET].
Note
•Some functions cannot be used depending...")
Recording - 104 - Using the function button By assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/ AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter speed, and other functions. Set [Q.MENU/Fn] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn]. (P56) A Q.MENU/Fn button Select [Fn BUTTON SET] in [CUSTOM] menu. Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET]. Note •Some functions cannot be used depending...
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Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P56)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn]
button again.
4Move the camera as you compose the picture and
then press shutter button fully.
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Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P56)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn]
button again.
4Move the camera as you compose the picture and
then press shutter button fully.
•...")
- 105 - Recording Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P56)2Align the screen with the subject.3Press [Q.MENU/Fn] to fix the focus or exposure.AAE lock indication•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Q.MENU/Fn] button again. 4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. •...
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Recording - 106 - Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. •Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the...
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[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Touch the Scene Mode to select.
•Description of the selected scene mode is displayed
on the screen.
Touch [SET].
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-106.png "Page 107
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[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set [REC] Mode to [ ].
•For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30.
Touch the Scene Mode to select.
•Description of the selected scene mode is displayed
on the screen.
Touch [SET].
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected...")
- 107 - Recording [REC] Mode: ¿ Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. •For details on setting up [REC] Mode, refer to P30. Touch the Scene Mode to select. •Description of the selected scene mode is displayed on the screen. Touch [SET]. •The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected...
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-107.png "Page 108
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color...")
Recording - 108 - When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is used) 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • If a part of the background etc. is a color...
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This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET].
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P93), by
assigning them...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-108.png "Page 109
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This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET].
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P93), by
assigning them...")
- 109 - Recording This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the background to make the subject stand out. ∫Setting the AF area 1Touch the subject to move the AF area. •AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET]. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P93), by assigning them...
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You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light
in restaurants etc.
∫Technique for Food Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64988/w300_dmc-gf2_adv_en_om_d-109.png "Page 110
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You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light
in restaurants etc.
∫Technique for Food Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the...")
Recording - 110 - You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. ∫Technique for Food Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range. Note •Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode. You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection. ∫ Technique for Object Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the...