Panasonic G6 Manual

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable...

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–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4]...

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∫Playback (when using the monitor)
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–Using the [AUTO] or [MODE1] of [Monitor Luminance].–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open 
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the 
way until you hear a locking 
sound and then check that it is 
locked by lever A....

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•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures...

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card 
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[ MP4] motion picture recording.
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Please confirm the latest information on the following...

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•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, 
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original 
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...

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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
[Picture...

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•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the 
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes...