Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject,  e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
(The distance from the subject when you take  close-up pictures differs depending on the 
lens you are using.)
Note
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During motion picture recording, the motion picture will reflect the settings for each 
mode with [FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS]. [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] is suitable for 
near distance motion picture recording.
•We recommend using a tripod and the...

VQT2S30102
Advanced (Recording pictures)
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
•When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the 
picture.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly...

103VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[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 the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
•You can also use the rear dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected Scene Mode.
∫About the...

VQT2S30104
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light...

105VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P104.Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is...

VQT2S30106
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color 
( : My Color Mode)
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor 
or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Touch [2]/[1] to select an item.
¢For [CUSTOM] settings, refer to page 107.
Touch [SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•Recording screen is displayed.
∫Readjust the My Color settingsReturn to above...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.•My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Color Mode.•ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].•[I.EXPOSURE], [COLOR SPACE] can be set only when the My Color Mode is set to 
[CUSTOM].
•The following items cannot be set in My Color Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[FILM MODE]/[FLASH]/[FLASH...

VQT2S30108
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Registering Personal Menu Settings 
(Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
•Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.
Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P32)
Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•When [YES] is selected, the...

109VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures in Custom Mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the 
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
ADisplay custom settings
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press  3/4 to select the custom settings you want 
to use.
•Press  1 to display the settings for each menu item. (Press [‚ ] 
to...

VQT2S30110
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD 
standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono.
Audio can also be recorded in stereo when the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is 
mounted. Refer to P180 for the stereo microphone.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and 
the...