Panasonic DMC-GF2 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GF2

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories ...............................5

Names and Functions of Components ......6

About the Lens........................................12

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................48

Deleting Pictures.....................................53

Setting the Menu.....................................55

• Setting menu items ...........................56

Setting the Quick Menu...........................58

About the Setup Menu.............................60

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens .................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................17

Charging the Battery ...............................18

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........21

Inserting and Removing the

Card (optional)/the Battery......................24

About the Card ........................................25

• About cards that can be used

with this unit......................................25

• Approximate number of recordable

pictures and operating time ..............26

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................28

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................30

Taking a Still picture................................32

• How to set focus when taking

a still picture (AFS/AFC) ...................32

• Taking Pictures with Your Favorite

Settings (Program AE Mode)............34

• Taking pictures using the

Touch Shutter function......................37

Playing Back Pictures .............................38

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen.....................39

Recording Motion Picture........................43

• How to set focus when recording

a motion picture (Continuous AF) .....43

• Recording Motion Picture..................44

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................46

Recording

Switching the display

of the LCD Monitor ..................................67

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen ....................67

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................69

• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Tele Conversion (EX)/

Using the Digital Zoom......................69

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash......................................71

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................71

Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................76

Compensating the Exposure ...................78

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........79

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........81

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........83

Setting the Method used to Focus

(AF Mode) ...............................................85

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........91

Adjusting the White Balance ...................93

Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................98

Taking Pictures by Specifying the

Aperture/Shutter Speed.........................100

• Aperture-priority AE.........................100

• Shutter-priority AE...........................100

Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure

Manually................................................102

Using the function button.......................104

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...................................105

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .......106

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 107

• [PORTRAIT]....................................107

• [SOFT SKIN] ................................... 108

• [SCENERY].....................................108

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................108

• [SPORTS] .......................................108

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].............109

• [FLOWER].......................................109

• [FOOD]............................................110

• [OBJECTS] .....................................110

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................110

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................111

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................111

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................112

• [PET] ...............................................113

• [PARTY]..........................................113

• [SUNSET] .......................................113

Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color

(My Color Mode) ...................................114

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........117

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................119

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations ...............................125

Entering Text.........................................128

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................129

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................129

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................130

• [QUALITY].......................................131

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................131

• [FOCUS MODE]..............................132

• [QUICK AF].....................................132

• [METERING MODE] .......................133

• [FLASH] ..........................................134

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................134

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................134

• [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic

range control)..................................135

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................135

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................135

• [LONG SHTR NR]...........................136

• [EX. TELE CONV.]..........................136

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................136

• [BURST RATE] ...............................136

• [AUTO BRACKET]..........................136

• [SELF-TIMER].................................137

• [PICTURE ADJUST] .......................137

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................138

• [STABILIZER]..................................138

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................139

• [REC MODE]...................................139

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................140

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................141

• [WIND CUT] ....................................141

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.] .........................141

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................141

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................141

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................142

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Playback/Editing

Others

Creating Still Pictures from

a Motion Picture....................................148

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....149

• [2D/3D SETTINGS].........................149

• [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................149

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................151

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................152

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................153

• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................155

• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels) ...........................156

• [CROPPING]...................................157

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................158

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] ...........159

• [FAVORITE]....................................160

• [PRINT SET] ...................................161

• [PROTECT].....................................163

• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................164

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................165

Playing Back Pictures

on a TV Screen .....................................169

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures .....................................176

Connecting to a PC ...............................179

Printing the Pictures..............................182

Optional accessories .............................188

Screen Display ......................................192

Cautions for Use....................................195

Message Display ...................................203

Troubleshooting.....................................206

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER] (P76), Direction Detection function (P35), description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s

parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor 2 Self-timer indicator (P83)/

AF Assist Lamp (P144) 3Flash (P71) 4 Lens fitting mark (P15) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P16)

8 Flash open button (P71) 9 Speaker (P47) 10 Rear dial (P10) 11 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 38, 67, 192) 12 Playback button (P38, 46) 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button (P11, 58, 89, 104)/

Delete/Return button 14 [MENU/SET] button (P10, 56) 15 Cursor buttons (P10)

3/ISO (P98)

1/WB (White Balance) (P93)

2/AF Mode button (P85)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow

the user to select between the following options.

Single

(P34)/Burst (P79)/Auto bracket (P81)/Self-timer (P83)

4567

11 12 131014 15

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Before Use

19 20 21 22 23

16 17 18

LOCKOPEN

2829 3027

16 Stereo microphone 17 Shutter button (P34) 18 Motion picture button (P44) 19 Focus distance reference mark (P92) 20 Hot shoe cover (P8, 188, 190) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P28) 22 Status indicator (P28) 23 Intelligent Auto button (P48)

24 Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)

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Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

25 [HDMI] socket (P171) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P169, 177, 179,

182)

27 Tripod receptacle (P202)

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. If the attached lens contacts the base of the tripod, use the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1; optional).

28 Card/Battery door (P24) 29 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P191)

30 Release lever (P24)

25 26

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Before Use

35 36 37 38 39 40 41

∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188) or External Flash (P190), please remove the hot shoe cover.

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow 1.

Note

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When not using the Optional Live Viewfinder or External Flash, be sure to attach the hot shoe cover.

• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.

• When not using the hot shoe cover, be careful not to let liquid, sand, or any other foreign matter

enter the connection terminals.

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Lens H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring (P91) 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark (P15)

33 343231

H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

35 Tele 36 Lens surface 37 Focus ring (P91) 38 Wide 39 Zoom ring (P69) 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark (P15)

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Before Use

Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

• When selecting features using the touch

panel, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel operation.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P192.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

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• Do not place it where small children can reach.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Before Use

[Q.MENU] button/Function button

A : [Q.MENU/Fn] button

[Q.MENU/Fn] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or as [Fn] (function button). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to Quick Menu. To switch the setting, select using [Q.MENU/Fn] in [CUSTOM] menu.

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Some of the menus can be called up easily when [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) is selected.

• Some of the functions can be called up easily when [Fn] (function button)

is selected. Refer to P104 for details about the function button.

Refer to P58 for details about the Quick Menu.

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Before Use

About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).

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Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

– For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

the rated distance.

– When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P147) to [ON].

About the functions of your lens

• Depending on the type of lens, some functions such as the Direction Detection Function (P35),

[STABILIZER] (P76), and [QUICK AF] (P132) are disabled.

• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• The focal length for the lens is twice that of a 35 mm film camera.

(A 50 mm lens is equivalent to a 100 mm lens.) Focal length of the 3D interchangeable lens can be checked on the website. (P14)

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Before Use

Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of December 2010)

(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

Interchangeable lens (H-H014)

Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)

The 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012;

when recording still

pictures

Auto

Focus

([AFS],

[AFC])

([AFS],

[AFC])

————

Auto

aperture

setting

±¥

while recording motion pictures

Auto

Focus

¢4, 5

aperture

optional)

Other Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

¢3

([AFS],

[AFC])

±¥

¢4, 5

Four Thirds mount

Four Thirds mount specification lens

specification lens compatible to contrast AF

¢1

Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible to

([AFS])

¢8

([AFS])

±¥

¢6

¢6, 8

contrast AF

Leica mount specification lens

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

————

Auto

setting

¢7

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Before Use

¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit. ¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary. ¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses.

For lens operations, please see our website.

¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]

(P43).

¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens, also the sound of Auto

Focus operation may be recorded.

¢6 Auto Focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto

Focus operation may be recorded at this time.

¢7 The sound of Aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P197, P198 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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Preparation

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does

not get scratched.

Note

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

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lens surface when carrying. (P191)

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)

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The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

A Align with the mark.

Note

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

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hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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Preparation

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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– Do not wrap the strap around your neck. – It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

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Preparation

plug-in type

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

inlet type

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

charging has completed without any problem.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

90°

A is turned on and charging will start.

A of the charger will turn off once the

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

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indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor] (By CIPA standard in

Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures

Recording time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

used

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Preparation

∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188)] (By

CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

used

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second 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).]

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

–

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Continuous recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

used

– [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Continuous recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

used

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) 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

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.

¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Playback time Approx. 250 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is

Playback time Approx. 240 min

used

Note

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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] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE] (P61). – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery

LOCKOPEN

door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction

LOCKOPEN

you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction 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.

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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

1:Close the card/battery door.

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2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

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• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• 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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Preparation

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

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SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

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Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in

e.g.:

Access to the card

The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

Remarks

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted (P66)]. 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.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Note

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. (P66)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Approximate number of recordable pictures and operating time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and operating time

•

Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and operating time can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P145) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

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Preparation

∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 290 570 2350 9150

M (6M) 520 1020 4220 16470

S (3M) 820 1620 6670 24710

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

Picture size 2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

L (12M) 92 180 740 2920

M (6M) 105 210 860 3400

S (3M) 115 220 930 3660

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

[AVCHD]

Recording

quality setting

FSH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min

FH 20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min

SH 15 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 6 min 8 h 27 min

H 20 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 2 h 45 min 11 h 3 min

2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

• [MOTION JPEG]

Recording

quality setting

HD 8min 20s 16min 20s 1h 7min 4h 30min

WVGA 20 min 50 s 41 min 00 s 2 h 48 min 11 h 14 min

VGA 21 min 40 s 42 min 40 s 2 h 55 min 11 h 41 min

QVGA 1 h 00 min 1 h 58 min 8 h 5 min 32 h 23 min

2GB 4GB 16 GB 64 GB

• The number of recordable pictures and operating time will increase or decrease in proportion to

the capacity of the card. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes

20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level. (P21)

• Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

: :

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Clock can be set with touch operation at the time of purchase. To change the clock settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P60).

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

A [MENU/SET] button

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Touch [LANGUAGE SET].

Select the language.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P127)

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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for

•

setting display order/time display format.

• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the previous screen

without setting the display order/time display format.

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Preparation

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET].

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

Note

The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

•

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

• The clock is displayed when [ ] is touched several times during recording.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P153) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the

picture is printed.

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Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Press [MENU/SET].

A [MENU/SET] button

Touch [REC MODE].

• A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.

• It is also possible to display the screen

listing the [REC] Mode by touching the [REC] Mode icon in [REC] Mode.

Touch the [REC] Mode to select.

• [ ] is displayed when [ ] is touched, and a description of the [REC] Mode is

displayed when [REC] Mode is touched. It will return to the screen listing the [REC] Mode when [CANCEL] is touched, and [ ] will disappear.

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

It is also possible to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode with the ¦ button.

Press [¦].

A [¦] button

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

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+ 188 hidden pages

Panasonic DMC-GF2 User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

About the Lens

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

Approximate number of recordable pictures and operating time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Basic

Selecting the [REC] Mode