Panasonic G6 Manual

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Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to  P22 for details.
1Select [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu.  (P43)
2To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
3Select [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
4To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the format, size and frame rate
ItemFormat
[AVCHD]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a 
high-definition TV, etc.
[MP4]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc.
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When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
¢ 2 The sensor output is 30 frames/second
When [MP4] is selected
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound quality,  or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be display ed correctly. Use this unit to playback in 
such case
•
If you want to use another device to play back motion pictures recorded in [FHD/60p], [FHD/
30p], [FHD/24p] of [AVCHD] or if you want to tr ansfer them to the device, a PC installed with 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder is required.
ItemSizeFrame rateBit rate
[FHD/60p]¢ 11920 k1080 60p
28 Mbps
[FHD/60i] 1920k1080 60i
17 Mbps
[FHD/30p] 1920k1080 60i¢
224 Mbps
[FHD/24p] 1920k1080 24p
24 Mbps
[HD/60p] 1280k720 60p
17 Mbps
ItemSizeFrame rateBit rate
[FHD/60p] 1920k1080 60p
28 Mbps
[FHD/30p] 1920k1080
30p 20 Mbps
[HD/30p]
1280k720 10 Mbps
[VGA/30p]
640k480 4 Mbps
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Motion Picture
∫Indication of the icon
A Format
B Size
C Frame rate (sensor output)
•What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the 
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation for 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened 
when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [Focus Mode] and the [Continuous AF] in 
the [Motion Picture] menu.
¢ When [Continuous AF] is set to [OFF], the focus is locked to the position set at the start of 
recording.
•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with 
[Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you 
to avoid recording the lens noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)
Focus ModeDescription of settings
AFS/AFF/AFC The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during 
recording.¢
•To readjust the focus, press the shutter button halfway.
MF You can focus manually.
AV C H D
FHD 60iBC
A
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Motion Picture
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation 
being performed, part of th e display will disappear. Press 
[DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display 
reappear.
•When recording a motion picture, do not cover the 
microphone with your fingers or other objects.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P216)
Recording Motion Picture
Enabling/disabling the motion picture button
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Video Button] >[ON]/[OFF]
•
This function is for preventing accidental operation of the button.
Switching between the angle of view for taking pictures and the one for 
recording motion pictures
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Rec Area] >[! ]
 (Picture)/[ ] (Motion picture)
•
When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view 
changes at the start of motion picture recording. When [Rec Area] is set to [ ], angle of 
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
•The recording area indicated is a guide line.
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Motion Picture
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), if you take your finger off the zoom lever, 
focus lever or function lever during recording of a motion picture, the sound of the lever 
returning may be recorded. When returning the lever to its starting position, do so quietly.
•When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), zoom speed may be slower than normal 
when recording motion pictures.
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, the angle of view will change when the screen is 
switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is 
different between still pictures and motion pictures. (P133)
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the 
Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue 
to hold the camera until the recording finishes.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures. 
Also, the [ISO Limit Set] will not operate.
•When recording a motion picture, [Stabilizer] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.  (P313)
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
•Program AE Mode
•Aperture-Priority AE Mode•Shutter-Priority AE Mode•Manual Exposure Mode
Normal motion picture
•[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
•[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Clear Night 
Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)Low Light Mode
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Motion Picture
Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Applicable modes: 
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
∫Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes: 
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set 
with [Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
•
Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [Rec Format] is set to [VGA/30p] in [MP4]–When the [FHD/24p] is set [only when [ ] (still picture priorities) is set]
–When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu is set to [ON] [only when [ ] (still 
picture priorities) is set]
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator  A is displayed while recording 
still pictures.
•Recording with the Touch Shutter function  (P70) is also available.
ItemDescription of settings
(Motion picture 
priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The picture 
quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], 
[ ] or [ ]. (When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded 
in [Quality] of [ A].)
•Up to 30 still pictures can be ta ken during recording of the motion 
picture.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, there may be a slight 
delay between fully pressing the shutter button and recording.
(Still picture priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.
•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will be 
recorded in the motion picture during that period, and audio is not recorded.
•Up to 4 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion 
picture.
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Motion Picture
Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode: 
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select [Exposure Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.  (P43)
3Touch any of [P], [A], [S] or [M].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start recording a motion picture. 
(Still pictures cannot be taken.)
5Stop recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to stop recording a motion picture.
•Aperture value–Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent/LED lighting, 
the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on 
the screen. In that case, change the Recording Mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 
1/60 or 1/100.
•You can change the settings during the motion picture recording. In that case, operating sound 
may be recorded. Use of the [Silent Operation] is recommended.  (P218)
It is also possible to display the selection screen by 
touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode.P
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Motion Picture
The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
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Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
1Start recording.
2To u c h  [ ] .
3Touch icon to display the setting screen.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the zoom operation varies depending 
on the position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording
Zoom (When an interchangeable lens compatible with power 
zoom is used)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
ISO sensitivity
Mic level adjustment
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting slowly
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting quickly
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ISO
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Motion Picture
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P43.
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[Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are 
common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of 
these menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.•[Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
•Refer to P211 for details.
•Refer to P211 for details.
•Refer to P217 for details.
•Refer to P216 for details.
•Refer to P213 for details.
[Rec Format]
[Rec Quality]
[Exposure Mode]
[Picture Mode]
[Continuous AF]
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Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P149) referring to the histogram (P74)  and then taking the picture. It may result in a 
better quality picture.
•Refer to P133 for details.
Applicable modes: 
The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture.
Settings: [1/50]/[1/60]/[1/100]/[1/120]/[OFF]
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Refer to P218 for details.
[Rec Highlight]
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Flkr Decrease]
[Silent Operation]
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