Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf2 Operating Instructions

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
ATo open the flash
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•
Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is 
closed.
Note
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
1Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].
•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash 
settings by Recording Mode”.  (P73)
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the 
second flash is activated.
¢[RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode me nu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the 
flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.Simultaneously it reduces  the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync.
When taking pictures against a  dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark 
background landscape will appear brighter.
•
Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter.
Simultaneously it reduces  the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
Π: 
Forced Flash 
OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used. 
						

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∫About Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu has been set to [ON] and 
Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is 
performed whenever the flash is used. The  camera automatically detects red-eye and 
corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF Mode is set to [ š] and Face Detection is 
active)
•
Red-Eye Correction works in most situations, but not all.
∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode)
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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∫The available flash range to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P135) is set to [OFF]
•If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded 
image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash 
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where 
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.
–When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is attached:
50 cm (1.64 feet) or less
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
ISO sensitivity
When the interchangeable lens 
(H-H014) is usedWhen the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Available flash range Available flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m 
(15.7 feet)
¢1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 3.4 m 
(11.2 feet)
¢
30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 2.1 m 
(6.88 feet)
¢
ISO100 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.4 m 
(7.87 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 1.7 m 
(5.58 feet)30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 1.0 m 
(3.28 feet)
ISO200 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.3 m 
(10.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 2.4 m 
(7.87 feet)30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 1.5 m 
(4.92 feet)
ISO400 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m 
(15.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 3.4 m (11.2 feet)30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 2.1 m 
(6.88 feet)
ISO800 70 cm (2.29 feet) to 6.7 m 
(32.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 4.8 m 
(15.7 feet)30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 3.0 m 
(9.84 feet)
ISO1600 1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 9.6 m 
(31.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 6.8 m 
(22.3 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) 
to 4.2 m 
(13.8 feet)
ISO3200 1.5 m (4.92 feet) to 13.5 m 
(44.3 feet) 1.1 m (3.61 feet) 
to 9.6 m 
(31.5 feet)70 cm (2.29 feet) 
to 6.0 m 
(19.7 feet)
ISO6400 2.2 m (7.22 feet) to 19.2 m  
(63.0 feet) 1.6 m (5.25 feet) 
to 13.7 m 
(44.9 feet)1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 8.5 m 
(51.5 feet) 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢ 2This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too 
dark.
•You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating 
the flash is charging.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range,  white balance may be set 
incorrectly.
•When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens 
field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to  P190 for the 
external flash.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60
¢1 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰ 1/60
¢2 to 1/160th Œ60 to 1/4000th 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Optical Image Stabilizer
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu
1Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P56)
2Press 3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [MODE1] even if it is set to 
[MODE2] or [MODE3].
•The [STABILIZER] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal 
stabilizer.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. –The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not supports the stabilizer function.–The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) supports the stabilizer function.
[OFF] : [STABILIZER] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] 
switch.)
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode.
[MODE2] : The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
[MODE3] : Camera shake is corrected for up/do wn movements. This mode is ideal 
for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the 
camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in 
a fixed direction). 
						

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∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod or the self-timer  (P83).
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [PARTY] in Scene Mode  (P107)–When you set to a slow shutter speed
Note
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to 
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer  by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the 
time of purchase, it is initially set to [MODE1].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–When using the Digital Zoom.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The panning effect in [MODE3] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The 
background will not become a blur.)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily•We recommend taking pictures with the Optional Live Viewfinder  (P188) when panning in 
[MODE3 ]. 
						

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[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
•
The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure 
value during the Intelligent Auto Mode is not memorized.
•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE 
Mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time 
the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation  (P100) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation  (P100) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Exposure compensation can be performed by touching the slide bar in the Quick Menu  (P58).
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure 
Compensation operation.
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
AExposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].  (P143) (However, it does not appear 
in ñ/¿ Mode.)
AB 
						

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from  among the pictures you have taken.
Press 4  () .
Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).
Select and touch the burst speed.
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed 
will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the as pect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
•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]  (P98)/[PICTURE SIZE]  (P130)/[QUALITY] (P131) /[FOCUS MODE] (P32)/
[FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P144)
•Burst speed can also be set with [BURST RATE] in [REC] menu.•Refer to P131 for information about RAW files.
[H] 
(High speed)[M] 
(Middle speed)[L] 
(Low speed)
Burst speed 
(pictures/second) 3.2
2.5 2
Live View during Burst  Mode None Available Available
¢ 1 With RAW files
4 to 7
¢2
Without RAW files
Depends on the remaining capacity of the card¢2 
						

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Touch [SET].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the 
Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P144) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE]  (P132) in [REC] mode menu.
¢ 1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note
•When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [FOCUS MODE] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and 
White Balance are fixed at the settings used for  the first picture for the subsequent pictures as 
well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures 
may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [FOCUS MODE] is [AFC]), 
[M] or [L], they are adjusted  each time you take a picture.
•If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place indoors, outdoors etc. 
where there is a large difference between the light  and shade (landscape), it may take time until 
the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may be compensated 
incorrectly.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•When set to [H], the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. 
(Will not hold) The Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu is disabled.
When set to [M] or [L], Live View is displayed between burst frames.
•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•The Burst Mode is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.•The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
Focus ModeFocus PriorityFocus
AFS ON
At the first picture
OFF
AFC
¢ 1ON
Normal focusing¢2
OFF
Predicted focusing¢3
MF —Focus set with Manual Focus
A