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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 User Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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VQT2S30
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-G2K
until
2010/4/23
DMC-G2KPP-VQT2S30_eng.book 1 ージ 2010年4月13日 火曜日 午後9時20

Table of Contents

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Sensor TypeLive MOS
Megapixels12.1 MP
Effective Pixels12.1 MP
ISO Range100 - 6400
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
LCD Resolution460, 000 dots
Viewfinder Resolution1, 440, 000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification1.4x
Video RecordingYes
Video Frame Rate30 fps
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC
Dimensions124 x 84 x 74 mm
Image ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
Sensor Size17.3 x 13.0 mm
Shutter Speed1/4000 - 60 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed3.2 fps
LCD Screen3.0 inch
ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder
Video Resolution1280 x 720
BatteryLithium-ion

Summary

Information for Your Safety

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Procedure for charging the camera battery using the charger.

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

Guide on how to insert and remove memory cards and the battery.

Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Recording Still Pictures or Motion Pictures

How to select recording modes like Intelligent Auto or Program AE.

Basic

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Explains how to use the camera's automatic settings for easy shooting.

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)

Guide to using Program AE mode for more creative control.

Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFC/MF)

Describes how to choose between different focus modes like AFS, AFC, and MF.

Playing Back Pictures

Basic steps for playing back recorded images.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

How to select and use the camera's built-in flash modes.

Compensating the Exposure

Adjusting exposure for bright or dark scenes.

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Capturing a sequence of photos rapidly.

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Capturing multiple exposures for bracketed shots.

Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)

Choosing AF modes like Face Detection or AF Tracking.

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

Locking focus and exposure for consistent shots.

Adjusting the White Balance

Correcting color cast under different lighting.

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different light conditions.

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed

Using Aperture-priority and Shutter-priority AE modes.

Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually

Full manual control over exposure settings.

Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

Using specialized scene modes for portraits and landscapes.

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode)

Selecting scene modes to match shooting conditions.

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode

Using saved custom settings for shooting.

Recording Motion Picture

Guide to recording video.

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

Using face recognition to prioritize focus and exposure.

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

Explains settings within the REC mode menu.

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Instructions for playing back video and audio files.

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu

Overview of functions available in playback mode.

Connecting to other equipment

Cautions for Use

Message Display

Troubleshooting

Battery and power source

Issues related to camera power and battery.

Taking pictures is not possible.

Solutions for when the camera fails to take pictures.

The subject is not focused properly.

Troubleshooting steps for out-of-focus subjects.

Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

Solutions for video recording interruptions.

Specifications

Limited Warranty

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