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81VQT3A36
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC] .
Switching the auto focus mode dial.
Note
•The [ š] is disabled in the following cases.–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-80.png "Page 81
81VQT3A36
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC] .
Switching the auto focus mode dial.
Note
•The [ š] is disabled in the following cases.–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In...")
81VQT3A36 Recording [REC] Mode: Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC] . Switching the auto focus mode dial. Note •The [ š] is disabled in the following cases.–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In...
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VQT3A3682
Recording
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫ When operating the touch panel
You can lock the subject by touching it. •
The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.•Lock is canceled when [CANCEL] is touched.
∫When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter
button halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame (White)
•AF area...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-81.png "Page 82
VQT3A3682
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Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫ When operating the touch panel
You can lock the subject by touching it. •
The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.•Lock is canceled when [CANCEL] is touched.
∫When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter
button halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame (White)
•AF area...")
VQT3A3682 Recording Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ∫ When operating the touch panel You can lock the subject by touching it. • The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.•Lock is canceled when [CANCEL] is touched. ∫When operating buttons Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame (White) •AF area...
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83VQT3A36
Recording
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.Note
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P83)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS])
When selecting [ š], [Ø...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-82.png "Page 83
83VQT3A36
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The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.Note
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P83)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the
picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS])
When selecting [ š], [Ø...")
83VQT3A36 Recording The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.Note • Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P83)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when the focus mode lever is set to [AFS]) When selecting [ š], [Ø...
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VQT3A3684
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
•When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A
•MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is
rotated if the [MF...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-83.png "Page 84
VQT3A3684
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
•When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON],
screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A
•MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is
rotated if the [MF...")
VQT3A3684 Recording [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. •When the [MF ASSIST] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF Assist. A •MF guide B is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF...
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85VQT3A36 Recording 1Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. Note • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P80).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the...
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VQT3A3686
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or
exposure.
A[AF/AE LOCK] button
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera
as you compose the picture and then press
shutter button...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-85.png "Page 86
VQT3A3686
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or
exposure.
A[AF/AE LOCK] button
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera
as you compose the picture and then press
shutter button...")
VQT3A3686 Recording [REC] Mode: Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. Align the screen with the subject. Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. A[AF/AE LOCK] button •If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled. While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button...
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87VQT3A36
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-86.png "Page 87
87VQT3A36
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es...")
87VQT3A36 Recording [REC] Mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording. ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictur es...
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VQT3A3688
Recording
Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lighting being
recorded under so use [AWB], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-87.png "Page 88
VQT3A3688
Recording
Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lighting being
recorded under so use [AWB], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in...")
VQT3A3688 Recording Note •The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. •The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is changed. •White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in...
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Recording
∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
•The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 4.
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/
[B], or pressing 3 /4/ 2/1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-88.png "Page 89
89VQT3A36
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
•The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 4.
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/
[B], or pressing 3 /4/ 2/1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the...")
89VQT3A36 Recording ∫Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.]. •The White Balance adjust screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 4. 2Touch within the frame to finely adjust. •You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/ [B], or pressing 3 /4/ 2/1 of the cursor button. 3Touch [SET]. Note • If you finely adjust the...
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VQT3A3690
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 3 ().
Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P123) is set to anything except [OFF],
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64909/w300_dmc-gh2_en_om_d-89.png "Page 90
VQT3A3690
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Light Sensitivity
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Press 3 ().
Touch the ISO sensitivity to select.
Touch [SET].
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P123) is set to anything except [OFF],
it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET].
It is set as following when the [ISO...")
VQT3A3690 Recording [REC] Mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 3 (). Touch the ISO sensitivity to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P123) is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET]. It is set as following when the [ISO...