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 full flash every second recording.•When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is 
attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
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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 lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
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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] format, the file size is large and so the 
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
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 lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
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∫Playback (when using the monitor)
•
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 properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback timeApprox. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Playback timeApprox. 200 min
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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. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way 
until you hear a “click” while 
being careful about the direction in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
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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 may be lost.)
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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.
•
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being 
recorded on the card.
•
During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 
used only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC 
memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
AFS60 iL4:3
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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 equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P63)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.  (P63)
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu.  (P43)
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Formatting the card (initialization)
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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 Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 220 890 3610 7160
M (8M)4001630 660013000
S (4M) 670271010980 21480
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 68270 1110 2220
M (8M) 79 310 1290 2580
S (4M)86 340 1400 2800
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60p]
8m00s 37m00s 2h31m 5h7m
[FHD/60i]14m00s 1h1m 4h9m 8h26m
[FHD/30p]/
[FHD/24p] 10m00s 43m00s 2h57m
5h58m
[HD/60p]
14m00s1h1m4h9m8h26m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60p]
8m00s 37m00s 2h32m 5h8m
[FHD/30p]11m00s 49m00s 3h22m 6h50m
[HD/30p]
22m00s 1h34m 6h27m13h4m
[VGA/30p]
49m00s 3h28m 14h12m 28h45m
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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 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time
[MENU] >[Custom] >
[Remaining Disp.]
[] ([Remaining Shots]):
This will display the number of recordable pictures for 
still pictures.
[]
 ([Remaining Time]):
This will display the available recording time for motion 
pictures.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
0R5m044sR5m04s98 98
980
A
B
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