Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh2h Gh2k Gh2 Operating Instructions

11VQT3A36
Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Flash (P68)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P80)/ AF Assist Lamp (P131)
4 Lens release button (P21)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P20)
8 [LVF/LCD] button (P15)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P15)
10 Viewfinder (P15, 63, 173)
11 Eye sensor (P15)
12 Playback button (P39, 46)
13 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P86)
14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P31)
15 Rear dial (P17)
16 [DISPLAY] button (P40, 63, 95)
17 Eye Cup (P177)
18 Touch panel/LCD...

VQT3A3612
Before Use
23 Focus mode lever (P34, 43, 81, 84)
24 Auto focus mode dialFace Detection ([ ]) (P81): š
AF Tracking ([ ]) (P82):
23-area-focusing ([ ]) (P82):
1-area-focusing ([ Ø]) (P83): Ø
25 Stereo microphone
26 Drive mode lever Single (P35):
Burst (P76):
Auto Bracket (P78):
Self-timer (P80):
27 Shutter button (P35)
28 Focus distance reference mark (P85)
29 Flash open lever (P68)
30 Hot shoe (P170, 172)
31 Mode dial (P32)
32 Status indicator (P31)
33 Motion picture button (P43)
34 Function 1...

13VQT3A36
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∫Lens
H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
44 Tele
45 Lens surface
46 Focus ring (P84)
47 Wide
48 Zoom ring (P66)
49 [O.I.S.] switch (P73)
50 Contact point
51 Lens fitting mark (P20)
H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
52 Tele
53 Lens surface
54 Focus ring (P84)
55 Wide
56 Zoom ring (P66)
57 Contact point
58 Lens fitting mark (P20)
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body....

VQT3A3614
Before Use
The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to 
take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.
•
Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
∫Taking pictures at a high angle
•This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the 
subject.
•It can only be rotated 90o  towards you.
∫Taking pictures at a low angle
•This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc....

15VQT3A36
Before Use
∫About the eye sensor automatic switching
Eye sensor is active when the [AUTO SWITCH] of the [LVF/LCD SWITCH] (P133) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], switching automatically to viewfinder display when an eye 
or object is moved closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when moved away.
Sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set to [LOW] or [HIGH] with [SENSITIVITY].
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Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you 
hold the...

VQT3A3616
Before Use
Note
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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the 
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair 
visibility or operability.)
•If a commercially available protection sheet is used,  a little 
extra pressure  may be required if you notice that the touch 
panel is not responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch...

17VQT3A36
Before Use
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings 
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
At the time of purchase, [INTELLIGENT AUTO] is assigned to the 
[Fn1] button,...

VQT3A3618
Before Use
About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification 
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
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Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and 
your use of the pictures.
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be 
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
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When you use the M...

19VQT3A36
Before Use
•The focal length for the lens is twice that of a 35 mm film camera.
(A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a 100 mm lens.)
Focal length of the 3D interchangeable lens can be checked on the website below.
Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto 
Aperture Operation (As of October 2010)
(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢ 2 A Leica lens mount adaptor...

VQT3A3620
Preparation
PreparationAttaching/Detaching the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P177, P178 when dirt or dust 
gets on the lens.
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
•Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks  C (red 
marks) on the camera body and the lens 
and then rotate the lens in the direction 
of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press...