Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Manual

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MOTION PICTURE
Mode Command
Menu
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Option Description Option Value Value Description
REC QUALITY 1
This command establishes the recorded data quality for motion pic-
tures. The list of available options is controlled by the selected MENU/
SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE and MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE
values.
Note: Recorded audio cannot be played back on Panasonic Lumix models
manufactured prior to July2008.
Mbps: Megabits per second
fps: Frames per second
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[AVCHD(1080i)]
FSH Records at 17 Mbps
FH Records at 13 Mbps
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[AVCHD(720p)]
SH Records at 17 Mbps
H Records at 13 Mbps
MENU/SET>MOTION PICTURE>REC MODE>[MOTION JPEG]
Mode dial = Creative Motion Picture Mode
MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE>[MANUAL MOVIE MODE]
HD Records 30 fps
WVGA Records 30 fps
VGA Records 30 fps
QVGA Records 30 fps
Mode dial = Creative Motion Picture Mode
MENU/SET>CREATIVE MOVIE>[24P CINEMA], [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE]
Records videos in AVCHD with minimum compression. Records at 24p
frames/second.
Records videos in AVCHD with more compression. Records at 24p frames/
second.
EXPOSURE MODE 1
This command allows the P, A, S, and M Modes to be activated in the Cre-
ative Motion Picture Mode, with some restrictions.
P Activates the Exposure Compensation tool using the rear dial.
A
Activates the Exposure Compensation tool and allows you to set the
aperture using the rear dial.
S
Activates the Exposure Compensation tool and allows you to set the
shutter speed using the rear dial.
M Allows you to set the shutter speed and aperture using the rear dial.
PICTURE MODE 1
This command determines the priorities when recording still pictures and
videos simultaneously.
Note: Taking a still picture while recording a video is initiated by pressing
the shutter-release button fully.
Still pictures (QUALITY = JPEG) are recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M)
at potentially lesser quality.
Up to 30 still pictures can be taken during the recording of a video.
Pictures are recorded with a set picture size and quality. The screen will go
dark during video recording when a still picture is being taken.
Up to eight still pictures can be taken during video recording.
CONTINUOUS AF 2
This command allows the camera to be set in continuous auto focus.
Note: The sound of the camera continuously setting the aperture and
focus can sometimes be captured on the audio portion of a video. If this is
a problem, set the option to [OFF].
OFF Allows you to fix the focus manually.
ON
The camera continuously and automatically focuses the images that are
visible in the viewfinder or displayed on the LCD screen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16.05 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	Live MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	18.31 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Still image resolution(s)	3264 x 2448, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 3456, 4752 x 3168
Filter size	62 mm
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	14 - 140 mm
Minimum aperture number	-
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	- mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	160, 200, 250, 500, 640, 800, 1600, 2000, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Flash modes	Auto, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Digital SLR	No
Power source type	Battery
Camera shutter speed	60 - 1/4000 s
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports
Image editing	Resizing, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Skin tones
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Shade
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Audio system	stereo
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	460000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Silver
Battery capacity	1200 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)	340 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE Super Loilo Scope

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	75.8 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	89.6 mm
Weight	609 g