Panasonic G6 Manual

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Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record 
images with reduced jitter.
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The interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) have O.I.S switch. St abilizer function is activated when 
the O.I.S switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase)
∫ Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P43)2Touch the item.
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The [Stabilizer] feature is only available...

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•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
•We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ].
Not available in these cases:
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The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter 
when you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.
–When using the Digital Zoom.–When taking pictures while...

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make 
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
¢1 The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever.
¢ 2 To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever]  (P20) in the 
[Custom] menu to [ZOOM].
¢ 3 Operation with the function lever is possible only when  [Ex. Tele Conv.]  in the [Rec] menu is 
set to [ZOOM] .
When using the...

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The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
¢When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] settings.
•Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ] or [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.] Max. 2 k¢...

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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area]  (P214) setting to 
the mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•Extended Tele Conversion is not available in the following cases.
–Panorama Shot Mode–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When...

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Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom). –
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power zoom.–The interchangeable lenses (H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) are not 
compatible with power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.) [MENU] >[Custom] >[Power Zoom Lens]
ItemDescription of settings
[Disp Focal 
Length]
When you zoom, the...

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Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P184) for taking 
pictures.
Not available in these cases:
•[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  )
–Panorama Shot Mode–Scene Guide Mode–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Multi Exp.]
[Digital Zoom]...

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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable)
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When using an interchangeable lens that is not compatible with power zoom (H-FS14140, 
H-FS1442A, H-FS014042 or H-FS45150), only the Extended Tele Conversion for pictures can 
be operated by setting the following.
–Setting [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu to [ZOOM]
1To u c h  [ ] .
2To u c h  [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom...

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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Press the flash open button.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
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Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
∫ The available flash range
If the distance to...

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•The available flash range is an approximation.•This is the range when [ISO Limit Set] (P201) is set to [OFF].
•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 Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeatedly take pictures. Take a picture after...