Panasonic LUMIX DC-G9M2

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Taking Pictures – Basic Picture Operations

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Basic Picture Operations

Select the recording mode ([iA]/[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]).

≥Set the mode dial. (Selecting the Recording Mode: 75)

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About Operating Instructions2
Table of Contents5
Introduction17
Before Use18
Standard Accessories21
Lenses that Can be Used23
Memory Cards that Can be Used24
Names of Parts27
Camera27
Supplied Lens35
Viewfinder/Monitor Displays37
Getting Started39
Attaching a Shoulder Strap40
Charging the Battery42
Battery Insertion43
Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging45
Using the Camera While Supplying It with Power (Supplying Power/Charging)49
Notifications Regarding Charging/Power Supply51
[Power Save Mode]53
Inserting Cards (Optional)56
Attaching a Lens60
Attaching a Lens Hood63
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle66
Setting the Clock (When Turning on for the First Time)68
Basic Operations72
How to Hold the Camera73
Selecting the Recording Mode75
Camera Setting Operations76
Monitor/Viewfinder Display Settings82
Setting the Viewfinder82
Switching between the Monitor and Viewfinder83
Switching the Display Information86
Quick Menu89
Control Panel91
Menu Operation Methods94
[Reset]99
Entering Characters100
Intelligent Auto Mode101
Recording Using Touch Functions107
Touch Af/Touch Shutter107
Touch AE110
Taking Pictures112
Basic Picture Operations113
[Aspect Ratio]116
[Picture Size]117
[Picture Quality]119
Recording Videos121
Basic Video Operations122
[System Frequency]129
[Rec. File Format]131
[Rec Quality]133
[Image Area of Video]148
Focus / Zoom150
Selecting the Focus Mode151
Using AF153
[AF-Point Scope]158
[AF Custom Setting(Photo)]160
[Focus Limiter]163
[AF Assist Light]165
[Focus Frame Moving Speed]166
[AF Micro Adjustment]167
Selecting the AF Mode171
Automatic Detection174
[Tracking]178
[Full Area AF]179
[Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]/[Zone]182
[1-Area+]/[1-Area]184
[Pinpoint]186
AF Area Operations188
Move the Position of the AF Area188
Changing the Size of the AF Area191
Resetting the AF Area192
Focus on and Adjust Brightness for the Touched Position ([AF+AE])193
Moving the AF Area Position with the Touch Pad194
[Focus Switching for Vert / Hor]196
Record Using MF197
[Focus Peaking]202
Recording with Zoom204
Extended Tele Conversion206
[Power Zoom Lens]208
Drive / Shutter / Image Stabilizer209
Selecting the Drive Mode210
Taking Burst Pictures212
High Resolution Mode223
Recording with Time Lapse Shot228
Recording with Stop Motion Animation235
Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Videos239
Recording Using the Self-Timer241
Bracket Recording245
[Live View Composite]253
[Silent Mode]257
[Shutter Type]259
[Long Exposure NR]263
[Min. Shutter Speed]264
[Shutter Delay]265
Image Stabilizer266
Image Stabilizer Settings269
Metering / Exposure / ISO Sensitivity276
[Metering Mode]277
Program AE Mode279
Program Shift281
Aperture-Priority AE Mode283
Shutter-Priority AE Mode286
Manual Exposure Mode289
Available Shutter Speeds (Sec.)292
[B] (Bulb)293
Preview Mode294
Exposure Compensation296
[I.dynamic Range]299
Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock)300
ISO Sensitivity302
[ISO Sensitivity (Photo)]306
White Balance / Image Quality307
White Balance (WB)308
Adjusting the White Balance314
[Photo Style]316
[Filter Settings]329
[Simultaneous Record W/O Filter]334
[LUT Library]335
Lens Compensation338
[Vignetting Comp.]338
[Diffraction Compensation]339
Flash340
Using an External Flash (Optional)341
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover342
Setting Flash344
[Flash Mode]345
[Firing Mode]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]348
[Flash Adjust.]350
[Flash Synchro]351
[Auto Exposure Comp.]352
Recording Using a Wireless Flash353
Video Settings360
Recording Modes Specifically for Video (Creative Video/S&Q)361
Displays Suited to Video Recording362
Setting the Exposure for Recording Videos363
Separating Settings for Recording Video and Pictures367
Using AF (Video)369
[Continuous AF]369
[AF Custom Setting(Video)]371
[Enlarged Live Display(Video)]372
Video Brightness and Coloring374
[Luminance Level]374
[Master Pedestal Level]375
Recording While Controlling Overexposure (Knee)376
[ISO Sensitivity (Video)]378
Audio Settings379
[Sound Rec Level Disp.]380
[Mute Sound Input]381
[Sound Rec Gain Level]382
[Sound Rec Level Adj.]383
[Sound Rec Quality]384
[Sound Rec Level Limiter]385
[Wind Noise Canceller]386
[Lens Noise Cut]387
[Audio Information]388
External Microphones (Optional)389
Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)392
Reduction of Wind Noise393
XLR Microphone Adaptor (Optional)394
[4Ch MIC Input]396
Headphones397
[Sound Monitoring Channel]399
Time Code401
Setting the Time Code402
Main Assist Functions405
[Flicker Decrease (Video)]406
[Ss/Gain Operation]407
[Wfm/Vector Scope]409
[Luminance Spot Meter]413
[Zebra Pattern]415
[Frame Marker]417
Color Bars/Test Tone419
Special Video Recording421
Slow & Quick Video422
High Frame Rate Video429
[Focus Transition]432
Log Recording437
[V-Log View Assist]441
HLG Videos442
[HLG View Assist]445
Anamorphic Recording446
[Anamorphic Desqueeze Display]448
[Synchro Scan]450
[Segmented File Recording]452
List of Recording Qualities that Enable Special Videos to be Recorded453
HDMI Output (Video)461
Connecting HDMI Devices462
HDMI Output Image Quality463
Images Output Via HDMI463
HDMI Output Settings468
Outputting the Camera Information Display Via HDMI469
Outputting Control Information to an External Recorder470
Outputting Audio Via HDMI471
Outputting the Enlarged Live Display (Video) Via HDMI471
Using an External SSD (Commercially Available)472
Compatible External Ssds473
Connecting the External SSD474
Formatting the External SSD477
Notes about External Ssds478
Playing Back and Editing of Images480
Playing Back Pictures481
Playing Back Videos483
Video Repeat Playback487
Extracting a Picture489
[Video Divide]490
Switching the Display Mode492
Enlarged Display493
Thumbnail Screen495
Calendar Playback497
Group Images498
Deleting Images500
[RAW Processing]502
[Video Repair]511
[Playback] Menu514
How to Select an Image(S) in the [Playback] Menu514
[Playback] ([Playback Mode])516
[Playback] ([Process Image])519
[Playback] ([Add/Delete Info.])520
[Playback] ([Edit Image])521
[Playback] ([Others])525
Camera Customization526
Fn Buttons527
Register Functions to the Fn Buttons530
Use the Fn Buttons541
[Dial Operation Switch]542
Register Functions to the Dials542
Temporarily Change Dial Operation544
Quick Menu Customization545
Register to the Quick Menu545
Custom Mode552
Register in Custom Mode553
Using Custom Mode555
Calling up Settings556
[Custom] Menu557
[Custom] Menu ([Image Quality])558
[Custom] Menu ([Focus/Shutter])564
[Custom] Menu ([Operation])570
[Custom] Menu ([Monitor / Display (Photo)])576
[Custom] Menu ([Monitor / Display (Video)])587
[Custom] Menu ([IN/OUT])591
[Custom] Menu ([Lens / Others])592
[Setup] Menu596
[Setup] Menu ([Card/File])597
[Setup] Menu ([Monitor / Display])602
[Setup] Menu ([IN/OUT])607
[Setup] Menu ([Setting])612
[Setup] Menu ([Others])614
My Menu618
Registration in My Menu618
Edit My Menu619
List of Menu620
[Photo] Menu621
[Video] Menu623
[Custom] Menu626
[Setup] Menu630
[My Menu]632
[Playback] Menu633
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth634
Connecting to a Smartphone636
Installing "LUMIX Sync637
Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)638
Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi Connection])644
Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations650
Operating the Camera with a Smartphone652
[Remote Shooting]654
[Shutter Remote Control]656
[Import Images]659
[Auto Transfer]661
[Location Logging]663
[Remote Wakeup]665
[Auto Clock Set]667
[Camera Settings Copy]668
Sending Images from the Camera to a PC669
Wi-Fi Connections673
[Via Network]674
[Direct]678
Connect to Wi-Fi Using Previously Saved Settings680
Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi]682
Send Settings and Selecting Images683
Image Send Settings683
Selecting Images684
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu685
Connecting to Other Devices687
Connecting688
Viewing on a TV690
Importing Images to a PC694
Copying Images to a PC695
Installing Software698
Storing on a Recorder699
Tethered Recording700
Installing Software701
Operating the Camera from a PC702
Materials703
Digital Camera Accessory System704
Using Optional Accessories706
Battery Grip (Optional)707
Shutter Remote Control (Optional)709
Tripod Grip (Optional)711
AC Adaptor (Optional)/DC Coupler (Optional)712
Monitor/Viewfinder Displays713
Recording Screen713
Playback Screen729
Message Displays734
Troubleshooting738
Power, Battery739
Recording740
Video745
Playback746
Monitor/Viewfinder747
Flash748
Wi-Fi Function749
Tv, Pc752
Others753
Cautions for Use754
Number of Pictures that Can be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery765
Number of Pictures that Can be Taken and Video Recording Time According to Recording Media770
Continuous Recording Time for Video779
List of Default Settings/Custom Saving/Settings Available for Copying781
List of Functions that Can be Set in each Recording Mode805
Specifications812
Trademarks and Licenses828

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