Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh2h Gh2k Gh2 Operating Instructions

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∫The available flash range to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P123) is set to [OFF]
ISO sensitivity
When the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used
Available flash range according to focal length of lens
(When the aspect ratio is [X ] or [ ].)
Wide to 21 mm22 mmTe l e
AUTO
Vignetting effect occurs 
due to the light of the 
flash. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
4.8 m (15.7 feet)
¢50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1...

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•At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is 
interrupted with the lens and a part of the picture being taken becomes dark. Check the 
distance between the camera and the subject when taking a picture. The distance from which 
the subject blocks the flash light differs according to the lens used.
–When the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is attached: When the aspect ratio is [ X] or [ ].
Vignetting effect occurs due to...

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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures are too bright or too dark.
1Select [FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press 2/1 to set the flash output and then press 
[MENU/SET] .
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You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
Note
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash 
level is adjusted.
[REC] Mode: 
Optical Image Stabilizer
Using one of these...

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∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu1Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press  3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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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.
∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod, the self-timer...

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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 backg round. Look at the following examples.
Note
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When the exposure value is out of the  j3 EV to i 3 EV range, the brightness of the recording 
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of 
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure...

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•In the Quick Menu (P57) 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 dial or  2/1.
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Pictures taken with a burst...

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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] (P90)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P119)/[QUALITY] (P120)/[FOCUS PRIORITY] 
(P130)/Focus Mode
•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [SH] is set.•Refer to P120 for information about RAW files.
∫Focusing in Burst...

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every ti me the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the des ired exposure among different 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.
A Auto Bracket indication (When burst is set.)
•If you press and hold...

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∫Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press  3/4 to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or 
[SEQUENCE] and then press  1.
3Press  3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures  up to set numbers when set to [ ].
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Note
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When taking pictures using Auto Bracket...

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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.
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If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a 
picture even when the subject is not focused, set 
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM]...