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
•
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 self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on P84 for the focus range.•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Close-up Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so it takes longer to focus on the 
further subjects.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ Ø].
 [CLOSE-UP]
[FLOWER]
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines 
are displayed. (P65)
[FOOD]
You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient 
light in restaurants etc.
•
When the AF Mode is set to [ š], it will switch to [ Ø].
[OBJECTS]
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
[CREATIVE CLOSE-UP]
You can change the degree of blurring of  the background by changing the aperture 
value in the macro settings. (P94)
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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
•
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 lit rooms or at nightfall.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Used when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].
[NIGHT SCENERY]
Night scenery is vividly photographed with a slow shutter.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].•When the AF Mode is set to [ š], it will switch to [ ].
[ILLUMINATIONS]
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].•When the AF Mode is set to [ š], it will switch to [ ].
[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]
The aperture value (P94) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting.
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].
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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 information 
•If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode in step 2, 
explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press 
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing  1, 
while selecting the Scene Mode menu [ ] by pressing  3/4/2 /1.
•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed 
and then used.
•When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]¢/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]
¢ Can be set only when [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] is set.
Select this when you want to take pictures of  a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
•
The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].
ï [SUNSET]
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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
•
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 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P150).
∫Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1 .2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
•
When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Nam e setting” procedure.
Note
•
During motion picture recording, settings for [NORMAL PORTRAIT] are used.
Also, still pictures recorded during motion picture recording (P112) will not record age 
or name.
•The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
•Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO400].
•If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
•If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.•The Birthday Setting and Name Setting can be reset with [RESET].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].
2 [PARTY]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/ 4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to  “Entering Text” on P144.
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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
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].•Intelligent ISO sensitivity contro l is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800].
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].•Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
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 toward  3/4/2/1.•You can position the AF area anywhere on the screen (except at the edges).2Take the picture.
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•Quick AF is performed automatically.•Set the [WHITE BALANCE] (P86), the [FILM MODE] (P91), the [Fn BUTTON SET] (P136) 
using the Quick Menu (P33).
•AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing  3/4/2/1 . Press [ ‚] to return the AF area to 
the center of the screen.
•The obtained effects will differ depending on factors such as the distance to the subject and 
background, and the type of lens used. For best results, we recommend getting as close as 
possible to the subject when taking pictures. (P84)
•AF Mode will be fixed to [ Ø] (size of AF area will be “spot”).
í [PET]
 [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]
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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 step 2 by pressing rear dial or one of  3/4 /2/ 1.•[Fn BUTTON SET] (P136) cannot be set with  4. Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P33).
ItemEffect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasizes the color.
[RETRO] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished 
photograph.
[PURE] This is an image effect that uses a cool, bright light to give a feeling 
of freshness. (The image will come out bright and slightly bluish.)
[ELEGANT] This is an image effect that creates a tranquil atmosphere and 
projects a feeling of stateliness.
(The image will come out slightly dark and amberish.)
[MONOCHROME] This is an image effect that captures the subject using tones 
characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of 
color.
[DYNAMIC ART] This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright 
areas to appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on 
colors.
[SILHOUETTE] This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a 
black silhouette by using the background colors of the sky or sunset 
etc.
[CUSTOM]
¢The color effects can be set according to your preferences.
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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 SYNCHRO]/[ISO LIMIT SET]
By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation 
adjusted to desired levels.
To u c h  [ 2]/[1] to select [CUSTOM].
Touch the item.
Touch the slide bar.
Touch [SET].
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.•Recording screen is displayed.
∫ Return [CUSTOM] settings to default1Select [RESET] in above step 2.2Touch [YES].
•Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
Note
•Adjustments made with [CUSTOM] are not in effect in other Recording Modes.•Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the screen when the [CUSTOM] are adjusted. 
Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
•AF tracking may not function if you adjust [SATURATION] to make the color lighter.
Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects
ItemAdjustment contents
[COLOR]This will adjust the color of the image from red light to blue 
light. (11 steps in  n5)
[BRIGHTNESS]This will adjust the brightness of the image. 
(11 steps in  n5)
[SATURATION]This will adjust the color intensity of the image from black 
and white to vivid color. 
(11 steps in  n5)
[RESET]
Return all settings to default
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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 settings that were previously 
stored are overwritten.
•You cannot save the following menu items because they affect 
other Recording Modes.
–[CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO.RESET], [RESET], [LANGUAGE] and 
[SCENE MENU]
–[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode–Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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[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 return to the selection screen.)
•Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the 
following for the menu items that are displayed.)
Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.
A Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
∫When changing the menu settings
Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [  SET1], [  SET2] or 
[  SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged.
To change what has been registered, overwrit e the registered data using [CUST. SET 
MEM.] (P108) on the [CUSTOM] menu.
Note
•
You cannot register the settings of the following menu items as a Custom Mode. If they are 
changed, other Recording Modes will also be affected.
–[CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO.RESET], [RESET], [LANGUAGE] and [SCENE MENU]–[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode–Data registered with [FACE RECOG.] [AF/AE LOCK]
[PRE AF]
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD] [Fn BUTTON SET]
[AF+MF]
o[AUTO REVIEW]
[FOCUS PRIORITY] [LONG SHTR NR]
F[AF ASSIST LAMP] [SHOOT W/O LENS]
A
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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 operational sound of the lens may be recorded.Refer to page 19 for details.
•It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.
∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Set the focus mode. Select the mode.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
C Intelligent auto button
ItemSettings/Note
ñIntelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to 
match the subject and the recording conditions, so you 
can leave the settings to the camera and take motion 
pictures easily.
³/±/´/² Mode
Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture 
and shutter speed.
Motion Picture P Mode 
(P115)You can record motion pictures with changed Exposure 
Compensation and aperture settings.
Custom Mode Record motion pictures with selected Custom Mode 
settings.
¿Scene Mode
Record motion pictures that match the scene being 
recorded. (P103 to 105)
[PORTRAIT] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for portraits.
[SCENERY] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for scenery.
[SPORTS] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for sporting 
events.
[CLOSE-UP] Record motion pictures with settings suitable for 
close-ups.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] Record clear motion pictures with low light setting [ ] 
inside dim rooms or at dusk.
My Color Mode Record motion pictures in My Color Mode setting.
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