Panasonic G6 Manual

							111
Recording
[Clear Portrait]
The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.
Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger 
look.
Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar 
tone to the complexion of a subject, as well.
•This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.
[Backlit Softness]
When backlighted, the overall screen brightness is 
increased. Portraits are softened and infused with light.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  111 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							112
Recording
[Clear in Backlight]
Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the 
subject’s face.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [  ‰ ].)•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance 
may appear too bright or too dark.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face]
Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted 
draws attention to the child’s face.
Touch the face.
•A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the 
touched location.
Tips
•If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  112 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							113
Recording
[Distinct Scenery]
Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky]
On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to 
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow]
The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the 
sky just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow]
Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  113 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							114
Recording
[Glistening Water]
The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and 
slightly bluish.
•
Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the 
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate 
the nightscape.
Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•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.
[Cool Night Sky]
Blue tones are enhanced to create a cool and sophisticated 
image of the night sky after sunset.
Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•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.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  114 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							115
Recording
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]
The warm color tone creates a warm image of the 
nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•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.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an 
artistic nightscape.
Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•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.
[Glittering Illuminations]
The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.
Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•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.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  115 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							116
Recording
[Clear Night Portrait]
Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits 
against the nightscape.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for 
about 1 second after taking the picture.
•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.
[Soft Image of a Flower]
The soft focus creates a diffused image.
Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on  P175  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 regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so 
time is required to focus if you take a picture of a distant subject.
•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.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  116 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							117
Recording
[Appetizing Food]
The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food 
look appealing.Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
[Cute Dessert]
The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the 
cuteness of the dessert.
Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
[Freeze Animal Motion]
The faster shutter speed preven ts blur and captures a clear 
image of the fast moving animal.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  117 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							118
Recording
[Clear Sports Shot]
The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at 
sporting events.
[Monochrome]
A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment.
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  118 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							119
Recording
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by 
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Touch the example image to select image 
effects (filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be 
applied in a preview display 
A.
•The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
•Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the explanation 
for the selected image effect.
3Touch [Set].
•Creative Control settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].
It is also possible to display 
the selection screen by 
touching the Recording Mode 
icon in Recording Mode.
DISP.6HW
A
DISP.
EXPS EXPS
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  119 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分 
						

							120
Recording
The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•The settings screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•The items that can be set differ depending on which 
Creative Control Mode is currently set.
For information on each image effect, refer to 
“Items that 
can be set
”.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. 
Pressing  1 also takes you back to the recording screen.
•When making the effect setting, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
•If you do not change the settings, select the center (standard).
You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
Adjust the effect to fit your preferences
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Setting brightness
EXPS EXPS
EXPSEXPS
EXPSEXPS
EXPSEXPS
DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book  120 ページ  ２０１３年４月２５日　木曜日　午前１０時５分