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.
•
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.
•
The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if  the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
–The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) 
supports the stabilizer function.
ItemDescription of settings
[]
([Normal])Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning])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).
[OFF][Stabilizer] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] 
switch.)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, the self-timer  (P184) or the 
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)
  (P312).
•Shutter speed will be slower part icularly 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–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear  Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When you set to a slow shutter speed
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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:
•
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 following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult 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.
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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 interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) that supports the power 
zoom (electrically operated zoom) Zoom lever of an 
interchangeable lens
¢ 1Function lever of this 
unit¢1, 2
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS14140/H-FS1442A/H-FS014042/
H-FS45150) that do not support the 
power zoom Zoom ring of an 
interchangeable lens Function lever of this 
unit
¢2, 3
T side:
Enlarges distant subject
W side:
Widens angle of view
T
WTW
T
WTW
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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¢
When recording motion 
pictures[Ex. Tele Conv.]2.4k 
([FHD/60p], [FHD/60i], [FHD/
30p], [FHD/24p])
3.6k  ([HD/60p], [HD/30p])
4.8k  ([VGA/30p])
Zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion in steps
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[ZOOM]
A Magnification level of the Extended Tele Conversion
The operation can be performed by using the zoom lever or the function lever.
•
This can be used only when recording pictures.
•To perform zoom operations with the function lever, set [Function Lever]  (P20) in the 
[Custom] menu to [ZOOM].
•When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom, Extended 
Tele Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
B Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
¢
CExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
¢
This zoom slider is displayed when us ing an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that 
supports the power zoom.
•
The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
EX1.0xEX2.0x
4:34:3
A
CB
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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 [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]
Simply zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[TELE CONV.]
[MENU] >[Motion Picture] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[ON]
A [OFF]
4:34:3
A
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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 focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[ON]/[OFF]
[Step Zoom]
When you operate the zoom with this 
setting [ON], the zoom will stop at 
positions corresponding to predetermined 
distances.
CStep zoom indication
•[Step Zoom] is disabled during motion 
picture recording.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume]When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last turned 
this unit off are automatically restored.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Speed]
You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H] (High speed) /[M] (Middle speed) /[L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed) /[M] (Middle speed) /[L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring]
This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens with a 
zoom lever and zoom ring is attached. When set to [OFF], the 
operations controlled by the zoom  ring are disabled to prevent 
accidental operation.
[ON]/[OFF]
BA
C
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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.
•
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]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Digital Zoom] >[4t]/[2 t]
[MENU] >[Motion Picture] >[Digital Zoom] >[4t]/[2 t]
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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)
•
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 operations by dragging the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
•When [Step Zoom] (P136) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly
AEFn6
Fn7
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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.
•
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 the subject is close when  taking a picture using a flash, part of the 
recorded image becomes dark because the light  of flash is blocked by the lens or it 
becomes out of flash range. Check the distanc e to the subject when taking a picture. The 
distance at which light from the flash is bl ocked by lens, and the distance to which light 
from the flash is delivered  vary depending on the lens used.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Available flash range
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 9.4 m (31 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.9 m (19 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Available flash range
(When the aspect ratio is [4:3].)
Wide to 17 mm18 mmTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] Vignetting effect occurs 
due to the light of the 
flash. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 
8.9m (29feet)
50 cm (1.6 feet) to 
5.9m (19feet)
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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 the 
access indication disappears.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to  P310 for the 
external flash.
Not available in these cases:
•
Recording a subject from too close, or without  sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate 
level of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.
•You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating 
the flash is charging.
•If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.•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.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. 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 the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Available flash range
WideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 9.4 m (31 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.9 m (19 feet)
When the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042) is usedWhen the interchangeable lens  (H-FS45150) is used
Available flash rangeAvailable flash range
WideTe l eWideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity]50 cm (1.6 feet) to 
9.4 m (31 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) 
to 5.9 m (19 feet)90 cm (3.0 feet) to 
8.3m (27feet)90 cm (3.0 feet) to 
5.9m (19feet)
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close. If 
[Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black and 
white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you adjust 
[Flash Adjust.] (P145) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark 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.
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