Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
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Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100]/[ISO125], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher 
than [ISO100]/[ISO125] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid....

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[ON]Note
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If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not 
move the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed 
for the same time as...

133VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order.
Applicable modes: Note
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Refer to P75 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
You can set the time for the self-timer.
Applicable modes: 
[]/[ ]/[]
Note
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Refer to P77 for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation 
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes: 
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If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
Note
•Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.•When recording audio, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other objects.•Audio recorded with...

135VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes: 
∫When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD Lite]].
[]/[]/[]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
[]/[ ]/[]/[ ]
Note
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Refer to P113 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32.
You can set the camera to always maintain the focus or fix the focus.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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Set to [OFF] when you...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Perform these settings if you need to.
Using the [CUSTOM] Menu
•In the Intelligent auto mode, only [GUIDE LINE], [LCD INFO.DISP.] and [REMAINING DISP.] 
can be set.
For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P32.
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Refer to P108 for details.
•When set to [FOCUS AREA SET], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either 
AF area or MF assist by pressing 4. Refer to P48, 79 and 83 for details.
•Refer to P126 for details about...

137VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
•If there are any white saturated areas, we 
recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P72) referring to the histogram (P65) and 
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better 
quality picture.
•There may be white saturated areas if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is too close 
when taking pictures with the flash. 
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will 
become...

VQT2S30138
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change th e subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•[PRE AF] does not work during the Preview Mode.•[PRE AF] does not work with lenses that do not allow Auto Focus and Four Thirds mount...

139VQT2S30
Advanced (Recording pictures)
•Refer to P83 for details.
•Refer to P83 for details.
•Set to [ON] to display the [EXPO.METER] when correcting exposure, 
performing program shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•The Exposure Meter will only be displayed when the camera is set to 
display information on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (P63)
•The [EXPO.METER] disappears after approximately 
4 seconds if no operation is performed....

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Setting items for each [REC] Mode
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You cannot switch between LCD monitor and viewfinder by pressing [LVF/LCD] when it is set to 
[SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON].
•[EXPO. SETTINGS] is disabled when you set [LVF/LCD AUTO] to [OFF].
•Refer to P64 for details.
•Refer to P63 for details.
[EXPO. SETTINGS]
Change the method of Exposure Compensation setting switching 
when the mode dial is set to  ,  ,   and  .
[SWITCH BY PRESSING THE REAR DIAL]:
Press the rear...