Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: 
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
Note
•Refer to P27  for information about the number of recordable pictures.•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a 
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them 
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
•The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–[RED-EYE REMOVAL], [I.RESOLUTION], [I.DYNAMIC], [PICTURE ADJUST] and 
[COLOR SPACE] in [REC] Mode Menu
–Scene Mode–My Color Mode•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ].•When the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], the [PRINT SET] and [FAVORITE] features are disabled.
[OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET]
Note
•
Refer to P119  for details.
[QUALITY]
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
[] :RAWiFine
 (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is 
simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] :RAWiStandard (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a standard-equivalent JPEG 
image is simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] : RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality)¢2
[FACE RECOG.] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
[AFS]/[AFC]/[MF]
•
Refer to P32 for details.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•The [QUICK AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–In Preview Mode–In low light situations–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus.–With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF.
[FOCUS MODE]
 [QUICK AF] 
						

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Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes: Note
•
When the AF Mode is set to [ š] while [C] is selected, exposure is adjusted to the face of a 
person, and when it is set to [ ], exposure is adjusted to the locked subject.
[METERING MODE]
[ C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Center weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering 
target  A. 
						

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[‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[]/[]/[]
Note
•
Refer to P71  for details.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P73  for details.
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent 
Resolution Technology.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[EXTENDED]
Note
•
[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.•The speed of burst and continuous recording becomes slower when [EXTENDED] is used.•[EXTENDED] does not work during motion picture recording.
[FLASH]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
[I.RESOLUTION] 
						

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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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This feature may be automatically disa bled, depending on the lighting conditions.•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.DYNAMIC] is in effect.•[LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
•
The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
•It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
ISO sensitivity settings between [ISO100] and [ISO6400] are changed for every 1/3 EV.
Applicable modes: 
Note
•
When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], ISO sensitivity will be set to value closest 
to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back 
to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
[I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control)
[ISO LIMIT SET]
[ISO INCREMENTS]
[1/3 EV] : [100 ]/[125 ]/[160 ]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/
[1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]
[1 EV] : [100 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ] 
						

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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
•
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 the selected shutter speed for signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.•[LONG SHTR NR] is disabled during motion picture recording.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
•
Refer to P69  for details.
[OFF]/[2t]/[4t]
Note
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Refer to P69  for details.
[H]/[M]/[L]
Note
•
Refer to P79  for details.
[ / SETTINGS]/[STEP]/[SEQUENCE]
Note
•
Refer to P81  for details.
[LONG SHTR NR]
[EX. TELE CONV.]
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
[BURST RATE]
[AUTO BRACKET] 
						

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[]/[ ]/[]Note
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Refer to P83  for details.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes:
1Press 2/1  to select [COLOR] or [B/W].2Press  3/4 to select the items, and then press 2 /1 to adjust.
•
If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the picture quality adjustment icon on the screen.•[SATURATION] cannot be adjusted when [B/W] is selected.•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Scene Mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we 
recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [ _] or setting the items except [NOISE 
REDUCTION] towards [ `] to take pictures.
[SELF-TIMER]
[PICTURE ADJUST]
ItemEffect
 [CONTRAST] [
r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
[ s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the 
darkness in the picture.
 [SHARPNESS] [
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[ s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [ S AT U R AT I O N ] [
r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[ s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [NOISE 
REDUCTION] [
r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may 
deteriorate slightly.
[ s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures 
with higher resolution.
S 
						

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Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
Applicable modes: 
Note
•
Depending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
•Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] when recording motion pictures.
[OFF]/[MODE1] /[MODE2] /[MODE3]
Note
•
Refer to P76  for details.
[COLOR SPACE]
[sRGB]: Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] : Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a greater range  of reproducible colors than sRGB.
[STABILIZER]
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
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Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P56.
•[FOCUS MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONV.], and 
[DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [R EC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 
menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in [REC] Mode menu.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes: 
[ [AVCHD(1080i)]]/[ [AVCHD(720p)]]
•
Select this format to record HD (high-definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an 
HDMI connection.
•It can be played back as is by  inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to 
the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher.•[AVCHD(1080i)] can record motion pictures with even higher definition and picture quality than 
[AVCHD(720p)].
[ [MOTION JPEG]]
•Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC. It can be 
recorded using less storage when there is not much space left on the memory card or when 
you want to attach the motion picture to an e-mail.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher.
[REC MODE] 
						

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This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes: When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected
When [AVCHD(720p)] is selected
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” 
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite 
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected
¢ 3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•With the [AVCHD] or [HD] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on  P171 .
[REC QUALITY]
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect ratio 
[FSH] 1920k
1080 pixels 
Approx. 17 Mbps
¢ 260i
(Sensor output is  30 fps) 16:9
[FH] 1920k
1080 pixels 
Approx. 13 Mbps
¢ 2
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect ratio 
[SH] 1280k
720 pixels 
Approx. 17 Mbps
¢ 260p
(Sensor output is  30 fps) 16:9
[H] 1280k
720 pixels 
Approx. 13 Mbps
¢ 2
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio 
[HD] 1280k720 pixels
3016:9
[WVGA]¢
3848 k480 pixels
[VGA] 640k480 pixels
4:3
[QVGA] 320k240 pixels