Panasonic G6 Manual

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P43)2Touch [Flash Mode].3Touch the item.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second 
flash is activated.
Changing Flash Mode
ItemDescription of settings
‰([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording  conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent 
light.([Forced On/
Red-Eye])¢
([Slow Sync.]) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark 
background landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod 
can enhance your photos.
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])¢
Œ([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.
¢ You can adjust the flash output only when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].
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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
¢3 Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened.  (P91)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60¢1 to 1/160th1 to 1/4000th
Œ
60¢2 to 1/4000th
‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode —
¢ 3—¢3—¢3—¢3±
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —
¢3—¢3—¢3—¢3±
Program AE Mode ±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±—— ±
Manual Exposure Mode ±±—— ±
Creative Video Mode ————±
Panorama Shot Mode ————±
Creative Control Mode ————±
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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using 
Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with 
each change of scene.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
‰Œ
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait]±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight] ¥——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Childs Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±
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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P43)
2Touch [Flash Synchro].3Touch the item.
•
Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].  (P146)•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. (except the wireless flash)  (P310)
•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
ItemDescription of settings
[1ST]1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu.  (P43)2Touch [Flash Adjust.].
3Set the flash output by dragging the slide bar, and then touch [Set].
•You can adjust from [j3 EV] to [i3 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.
•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].  (P146)•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an external flash. (excluding the wireless flash) 
(P310)
Applicable modes: 
When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of 
the built-in flash will automatically be set to  the level appropriate to the selected Exposure 
Compensation.
•
For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P149.•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (P310)
Adjust the flash output
Synchronzing the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure 
Compensation
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Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL360L: optional), you can 
control firing of the built-in flash (or a flash attached to the hot shoe of this unit) and three 
flash groups separately.
1Set the external flashes to be controlled to RC Mode, and then place them.
•Set the channel and groups for the external flashes to be controlled.
2Select [Flash] on the [Rec] menu.  (P43)3Select [Wireless] and then touch [ON].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash icon on the recording 
screen.
•When making detailed settings of the wireless flash, set the following from [Flash] .
[Wireless Channel]
Select the channel that corresponds to the channel of the external flash you want to 
control.
Settings: [1CH]/[2CH]/[3CH]/[4CH]
[Wireless FP]
During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast shutter speed.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Communication Light]
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
[Wireless Setup]
•
Press the [DISP.] button to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
Setting the wireless flash
Preparations: Open the flash of this unit by pressing flash open button.
Alternatively, attach a flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) to this unit.
BA
C
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¢1 Not available when [Wireless FP] is set to [ON].
¢ 2 When the flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) is attached, [External Flash] is displayed instead of 
[Built-in Flash].
ItemDescription of settings
[Built-in 
Flash]¢1,2
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the built-in 
flash.
[OFF]: The built-in flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
The output of the built-in flash is set manually.
[External 
Flash]¢ 1,2
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external 
flash.
[AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•
You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group]
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external  flash.
[AUTO]
¢1: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flashes in t he specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•
You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
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∫Controllable range of the wireless flash
Place the wireless flash with its wireless sensor facing toward the camera. Estimated 
controllable range is shown in the following figure. Controllable range differs depending on 
the surrounding environment.
•
The recommended number of wireless flashes for each group is three or less.
•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exposure. (This can be reduced by 
lowering the output with a diffuser, etc.)
Placement example
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
•
The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j 5EV to i5 EV. When 
recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range 
of  j3 EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter].  (P97)
1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure 
Compensation operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the 
exposure.
AExposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
Underexposed Properly 
exposed
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
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•To compensate the exposure using the function lever, set [Function Lever] (P20) in the 
[Custom] menu to [EXP.].
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the 
built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure 
Compensation.  (P145)
•When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording 
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of 
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE 
Mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time 
the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation  (P99) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation  (P100) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
Not available in these cases:
•
The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
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