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 feet)¢
ISO160
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
3.0 m (9.84 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
2.3m (7.55feet)
ISO200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
3.4 m (11.2 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
2.6m (8.53feet)
ISO400 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
4.8 m (15.7 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)
ISO800 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
6.9 m (22.6 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)
ISO1600 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
9.7 m (31.8 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
7.5 m (24.6 feet)
ISO3200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
13.8 m (45.3 feet)60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
10.7 m (35.1 feet)
ISO6400 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 
14.5 m (47.6 feet)90 cm (2.95 feet) to 
15.1 m (49.5 feet)
ISO12800 1.7 m (5.58 feet) to 
27.6 m (90.6 feet)1.3m (4.27feet) to 
21.4 m (70.2 feet)
ISO sensitivity
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used
Available flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m 
(20.3 feet)
¢30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m 
(12.8 feet)¢
ISO160
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.4 m (7.87 feet)
ISO200 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)
ISO400 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m (20.3 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m (12.8 feet)
ISO800 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 8.8 m (28.9 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet)
ISO1600 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 12.5 m 
(41.0 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet)
ISO3200 1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 17.7 m 
(58.1 feet) 70 cm (2.29 feet) to 11.1 m 
(36.4 feet)
ISO6400 1.6 m (5.25 feet) to 25.1 m 
(82.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 15.7 m 
(51.5 feet)
ISO12800 2.2 m (7.22 feet) to 35.5 m 
(116.5 feet) 1.4 m (4.59 feet) to 22.2 m 
(72.8 feet)
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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 the light of the flash. (Wide to 21 mm)/
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (22 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Tele)
When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. (Wide to 17 mm)/
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (18 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Tele)
When the aspect ratio is [ W].
2.5 m (8.20 feet) or less (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (15 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or 
less (Tele)
–When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is attached:
45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
∫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 B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) 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 people. 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 P170 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¢3 to 1/4000th
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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] .
•
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 modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter , enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
The lens supplied in DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K has a stabilizer function.
•
There is an [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H.•There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K. Set the 
[STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] Mode menu.
Adjust the flash output
When using a 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].
(It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase.)Example when a lens with the 
[O.I.S.] switch is mounted.
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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].
•
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 (P80) or the 
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)
 (P171).
•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 (P98)–When you set to a slow shutter speed
Note
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Im age 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 take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The panning effect in [MODE3] is more di fficult 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 viewfinder when panning in [MODE3 ].
[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/down 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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[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 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 (P92) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation (P92) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•Operation method can be changed with [EXPO. SETTINGS] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P132)•Exposure compensation can be performed by touching the exposure compensation display, 
and then using the slide bar in the Quick Menu (P56) while in touch operation.
•In the Quick Menu (P57) while in button operation, if set to [ ] (LCD monitor style), exposure 
compensation can be set with  3/4 after selecting to display exposure compensation with 
2 /1 or the rear dial.
Underexposed Properly 
exposed
Overexposed
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]
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within 
a range of  j5EV to i 5 EV. When recording motion 
pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be 
set within a range of  j3EV to  i3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P132) (However, it does not appear 
in ñ//¿//  /  Mode.)
AB
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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 speed of [SH]  will be recorded as a single burst group (P136).
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
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.
∫Changing the burst speed1Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)2Press  3/4 to select the burst speed and then press [MENU/SET].
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 When quality is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], burst speed is 4.5 pictures/second.
¢ 3 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed 
will become slower halfway. The exact timing of th is depends on the aspect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
[SH] 
(Super high 
speed)[H] 
(High speed)[M] 
(Middle speed)[L] 
(Low speed)
Burst speed 
(pictures/second) 40
5
¢232
Live View during Burst  Mode None None Available Available
¢ 1 With RAW files
—
4 to 7
¢3
Without RAW files Max. 40
Depends on the remaining capacity of the card¢3
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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 Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P130) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu and the Focus Mode setting.
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], 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
•We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the 
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P171 for information 
about the remote shutter.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when the 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 
the 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 [SH] or [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.•Maximum of 3 films will be recorded depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting during 
the Multi Film Bracket recording (P118).
It will automatically switch to [H] when set to [SH].
•The Burst Mode is disabled when White Balance Bracket or Aspect Bracket is set.•The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.•The following functions cannot be used when the burst speed is set to [SH].–[EX. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[LONG SHTR NR]/[MODE2] of [STABILIZER]/[ ], 
[ ] or [ ] of [QUALITY]
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
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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 the shutter button, the number 
of pictures that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the 
Auto Bracket setting, change the setting on the drive 
mode lever or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. 
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
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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].
•
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
•
When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
•The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•In this mode the Auto Review mode is activated, regardless of the user settings.•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•Auto Bracket is disabled when Multi Film Bracket, White Balance Bracket, or Aspect Bracket is 
set.
•The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[/SETTINGS] [] (single)
[SEQUENCE][0/
`/_ ]
[] (burst) [` /0/_ ]
[STEP] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures) [5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures)
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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.
•
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] menu to [OFF]. (P130)
•The self-timer indicator  B blinks and the shutter is activated after 
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it 
is canceled.
•When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the 
first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer1Select [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press  3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [ ] is selected.
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.•Up to 3 films are recorded automatically, depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting, when the 
shutter button is pressed once during the recording with Multi Film Bracket.
•Use the Quick Menu (P56) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode.•[ ] is disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket or Aspect Bracket is 
set.
•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
ItemSettings
10 seconds
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
2 seconds
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