Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual
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Applicable modes:
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the
menu.
Note
•Set it to [1ST] normally.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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Applicable modes:
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the
menu.
Note
•Set it to [1ST] normally.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if...")
71VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32) Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note •Set it to [1ST] normally.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure
value during the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-71.png "Page 72
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure
value during the...")
VQT2S3072 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Note • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. •The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure value during the...
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•In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure
compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with
2 /1 or the rear dial.
•In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (viewfinder style), after
selecting the Exposure Compensation display using the rear dial or 2/1, pressing the rear dial
or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the exposure with the rear...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-72.png "Page 73
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•In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure
compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with
2 /1 or the rear dial.
•In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (viewfinder style), after
selecting the Exposure Compensation display using the rear dial or 2/1, pressing the rear dial
or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the exposure with the rear...")
73VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) •In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure compensation can be set with 3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with 2 /1 or the rear dial. •In the Quick Menu (P34) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (viewfinder style), after selecting the Exposure Compensation display using the rear dial or 2/1, pressing the rear dial or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the exposure with the rear...
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•First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card.•The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[SENSITIVITY] (P89)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P126)/[QUALITY] (P127)/[FOCUS PRIORITY]
(P138)/Focus Mode
•Refer to P127 for information about RAW files.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-73.png "Page 74
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•First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card.•The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[SENSITIVITY] (P89)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P126)/[QUALITY] (P127)/[FOCUS PRIORITY]
(P138)/Focus Mode
•Refer to P127 for information about RAW files.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on...")
VQT2S3074 Advanced (Recording pictures) •First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card.•The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. •The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[SENSITIVITY] (P89)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P126)/[QUALITY] (P127)/[FOCUS PRIORITY] (P138)/Focus Mode •Refer to P127 for information about RAW files. ∫Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the desired exposure among di fferent exposures.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r]
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-74.png "Page 75
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the desired exposure among di fferent exposures.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r]
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the...")
75VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among di fferent exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r] Set the drive mode lever to [ ]. Focus on the subject and take a picture. •If you press and hold the shutter button, the...
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∫Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)2Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then
press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the
pictures taken are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)2Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then
press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the
pictures taken are...")
VQT2S3076 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket 1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)2Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note •When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the pictures taken are...
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[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into
focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•
If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a
picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into
focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
•
If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a
picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS...")
77VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ ]. •A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording
(P93).
•Use the Quick Menu (P33) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
•Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording
(P93).
•Use the Quick Menu (P33) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is...")
VQT2S3078 Advanced (Recording pictures) •Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P93). •Use the Quick Menu (P33) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures. [REC] Mode: Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Also, it is...
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Note
•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS])
•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)
light at the same time. If...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Note
•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS])
•The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)
light at the same time. If...")
79VQT2S30 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note •When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS]) •The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas) light at the same time. If...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area
setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be
moved by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2 /
1.
•The AF area can be set freely at a position on the
screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.•When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65513/w300_dmc-g2k_en_om_d-79.png "Page 80
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AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area
setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be
moved by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2 /
1.
•The AF area can be set freely at a position on the
screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.•When...")
VQT2S3080 Advanced (Recording pictures) AF area can be moved when [š] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed. 1Touch the subject. •AF area setting screen is displayed.•Press and hold the [Q.MENU] button until the AF area setting screen is displayed. AF area can then also be moved by pressing the cursor button toward 3/4/2 / 1. •The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen) •The AF area returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.•When...