Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh2h Gh2k Gh2 Operating Instructions

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∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera automatically sets the optimum  ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the 
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The actual shutter speed is calculated at the moment the picture is taken. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Confirm 
the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.
Note
•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
•Refer to P71 for the flash range.•Even when [ ] is selected, jitter reduction is limited, and related to the scene characteristics.•Detection of image movement of small objects or objects located at the perimeter of the picture 
can be difficult.
•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode–In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in Advanced Scene Mode•Program Shift is deactivated when the ISO Sensitivity is set to [ ].•[ ] is disabled when Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Exposure Mode is selected. 
[AUTO] is disabled in Manual Exposure Mode.
•To avoid picture noise, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE 
REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [ _] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] 
towards [ `] to take pictures. (P117)
•When [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P83) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons 
translate to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu (P56).
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[REC] Mode: ±´
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture 
value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the 
rear dial is pressed.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. 
(P132)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter 
speed.
•It will switch between shutter speed setting operation 
and Exposure Compensation operation every time 
the rear dial is pressed.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. 
(P132)
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•How the Exposure Compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P132) 
in the [CUSTOM] menu.
•In the Quick Menu (P56) while in touch operation, setting of the aperture value or shutter speed 
can be set by touching the aperture value or shutter speed, and then touching the exposure 
meter bar.
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder an d the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures on the playback screen.
•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE 
Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the rear dial becomes effective if you 
rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you 
rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode.
[ ] Aperture-priority AE
[ ] Shutter-priority AE
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•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the 
exposure is not adequate.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•In Shutter-Priority AE Mode, when the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be 
selected is 1/160th of a second. (P72)
•If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the 
screen counts down in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
•In Shutter-Priority AE Mode the [ ] and [ ] mode are disabled.
•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
[REC] Mode: ²
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [²].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and 
shutter speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
shutter speed setting operation every time the rear 
dial is pressed.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. 
(P132)
•You can also set the focus manually by setting the focus mode lever to [MF]. (P84)
Press the shutter button halfway.
A Manual Exposure Assistance
•Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again 
when the exposure is not adequate.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
A
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∫About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully (up to about 120 seconds).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
•
We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take 
pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to P171 for information about the remote 
shutter.
•If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. 
(P23)
•When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid 
picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] Mode menu to [ON] 
before taking pictures. (P123)
•The Manual Exposure Assistance feature is disabled.•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
∫ Constant preview
In Manual Exposure Mode, when [CONSTANT PREVIEW] in the [CUSTOM] menu is [ON], 
you will be able to confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the screen. (P95).
•
Close the flash.•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
Note
•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.•It is possible to change the switching method of aperture and shutter speed settings with the 
[EXPO. SETTINGS] (P132) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
•In the Quick Menu (P56) while in touch operation, setting of the aperture value or shutter speed 
can be set by touching the aperture value or shutter speed, and then touching the exposure 
meter bar.
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder an d the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures on the playback screen.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•In Manual Exposure Mode [ ‡], [ ], [ ] and [ ] are disabled.•The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO160] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
•If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the 
screen counts down.
•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.
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[REC] Mode: 
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed 
(Preview Mode)
You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing 
the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
Press [ ] A (preview button).
•Preview screen is displayed. It will return to 
previous screen when [ ] is pressed.
∫Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background 
etc.
Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that 
shutter speed.
When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be 
displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of 
running water.
Press [DISPLAY] while displaying the preview screen.
•Shutter speed preview screen is 
displayed. It will return to previous 
screen by pressing [DISPLAY] 
again.
Note
•Operation method of [ ] can be changed with [PREVIEW HOLD] of [CUSTOM] menu  
(P132).
•It is possible to record  while in Preview Mode.•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
Confirm the effects of aperture
¢1
Aperture valueSmallLarge
Focus length of the lensTe l eWide
Distance to the subjectNearDistant
Depth of field (effective focus range)  Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3
Confirm the effects of shutter speed
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape 
Pictures 
(Advanced Scene Mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery and flowers in 
accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Set the mode dial.
Press 2/ 1 to select the Advanced Scene Mode.
•Description of the selected mode is displayed when [DISPLAY] 
is pressed. (It will return to the previous screen when pressed 
again.)
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Advanced Scene 
Mode.
Note
•To change the Advanced Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by 
pressing  1, while selecting the Advanced Scene Mode menu [ ] by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
•The Advanced Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode is changed and then used.
•When you take a picture with a Advanced Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, 
the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Advanced Scene Mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–[SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
∫About the aperture value and the shutter speed when you select a creative setting
•You can change the aperture value and the shutter speed if you select 
a creative setting in Advanced Scene Mode. If you cannot get an 
adequate exposure when you rotate the rear dial, the aperture value 
and the shutter speed or the selection cursor will turn red.
•You can also press 2 /1  to set.•It will switch between aperture setting or shutter speed setting 
operation and Exposure Compensation operation when the rear dial is 
pressed.
∫  [PORTRAIT]
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. [NORMAL PORTRAIT]
[INDOOR PORTRAIT]
[SOFT SKIN] [CREATIVE PORTRAIT]
[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]
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Note
•In motion picture recording, [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [OUTDOOR 
PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] produce motion pictures using corresponding 
settings. [CREATIVE PORTRAIT] produces motion pictures using settings suitable for 
recording people.
•In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the Intelligent ISO sensitivity control operates, and the maximum ISO 
sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, 
this part is also smoothed.
•When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient 
brightness.
∫  [SCENERY]
Note
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In motion picture recording, [NORMAL SCENERY], [NATURE] and [ARCHITECTURE] 
produce motion pictures using corresponding settings. [CREATIVE SCENERY] 
produces motion pictures using settings suitable for recording scenery.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].
∫  [CLOSE-UP]
Note
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During motion picture recording, the motion picture will reflect the settings for each 
mode with [FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS]. [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] is suitable for 
near distance motion picture recording.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] (close the flash) when you take pictures at close range.•Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on P85 for the focus range.•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Close-up Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so it takes longer to focus on the 
further subjects.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ Ø].
[NORMAL SCENERY] [ARCHITECTURE]
[NATURE] [CREATIVE SCENERY]
[FLOWER] [OBJECTS]
[FOOD] [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP]
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[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 ( : Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
•Description of the selected mode is displayed when [DISPLAY] 
is pressed. (It will return to the previous screen when pressed 
again.)
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene Mode.
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing  1, 
while selecting the Scene Mode menu [ ] by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
•The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed 
and then used.
•When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–[SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]¢/[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]
¢ Can be set only when [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] is set.
This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the 
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2To u c h  [ S E T ] .
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.•Quick AF is performed automatically.•Set the [WHITE BALANCE] (P87) using the Quick Menu (P56).•AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing the cursor button. Press [‚ ] to return the AF 
area to the center of the screen.
•The obtained effects will differ depending on fact ors such as the distance to the subject and 
background, and the type of lens used. For best results, we recommend getting as close as 
possible to the subject when taking pictures. (P85)
•AF Mode will be fixed to a small point.
 [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]
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This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the 
picture.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide 
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].
Select this when you want to take pictures of  a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
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The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ ].
. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
ï [SUNSET]
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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫Technique for Party Mode
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ š].
Set here when you want to take pictures of  sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
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Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800].
•The initial setting for the AF Mode is [ Ø].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P144).
∫Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4  to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1 .2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Enter the birthday or name.
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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].•If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
2 of the “Birthday/Nam e setting” procedure.
2 [PARTY]
- [SPORTS]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
Birthday:2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/ 4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to  “Entering Text” on P116.
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