Panasonic G6 Manual

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∫About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. 
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
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Open the flash when the flash is to be used.  (P139)
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled
The following...

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Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from a 
number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with 
reference to example images. (Only available when [Recommended Filter] on the 
recording menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].)
1Touch the [ ], which is automatically 
displayed after automatic detection.
•The selection screen for camera-recommended effects is 
displayed.
•The...

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You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed by 
pressing the rear dial.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
4Record pictures or motion pictures.
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Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].•Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial.•It is also possible to record...

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Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera in Intelligent Auto Mode.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
2To u c h  [ i A M O D E ] .
3Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
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The setting screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing rear dial.
Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness 
setting, Defocus...

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1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
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The settings screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You 
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the 
cursor button 1.
•If you touch [ ] during the adjustment,...

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
•The shutter speed is automatically set between about 
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Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Expo.Meter] >[ON]/[OFF]
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Set to [ON] to display the [Expo.Meter] when correcting 
exposure, performing Program Shift, setting aperture, and 
setting shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P72)
•The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed.
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In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
∫ Example of Program Shift
[When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used]
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift amount
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
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.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
AAperture value
B Exposure meter
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
every time the rear dial is pressed.
•The effects of the set...

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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.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
AShutter speed
B Exposure meter
•It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation 
operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
•The effects of the set shutter speed will not  be visible on the recording screen. To...