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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 User Manual

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VQT3A36
Recording
[REC] Mode:
Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS] or [AFC].
Switching the auto focus mode dial.
Note
The [š] is disabled in the following cases.
In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]
In [NIGHT SCENERY] in Scene Mode
The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] when using the Digital Zoom.
AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.
It will be set to [Ø] when a recording is performed with the Touch Shutter function (P38).
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion
of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P83)
When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C], the camera will adjust
the exposure to suit the person’s face. (P121)
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to [ ].
When the face is not facing the camera
When the face is at an angle
When the face is extremely bright or dark
When there is little contrast on the faces
When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
When the face appears small on the screen
When there is rapid movement
When the subject is other than a human being
When the camera is shaking
The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the
AF Mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
About [š] (Face Detection)
MF
AFC
AFS
DMC-GH2H&GH2K&GH2PP-VQT3A36_eng.book 81 ページ 2010年10月19日 火曜日 午前11時3分

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16.05 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels18.31 MP
Image sensor size- \
Supported aspect ratios3:2, 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 size62 mm
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range14 - 140 mm
Minimum aperture number-
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)- mm
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity160, 200, 250, 500, 640, 800, 1600, 2000, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed60 s
Flash modesAuto, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Digital SLRNo
Power source typeBattery
Camera shutter speed60 - 1/4000 s
Scene modesChildren, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports
Image editingResizing, Rotating
Photo effectsBlack&White, Skin tones
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Shade
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Audio systemstereo
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorSilver
Battery capacity1200 mAh
Battery life (CIPA standard)340 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80 %
Bundled softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE Super Loilo Scope
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth75.8 mm
Width124 mm
Height89.6 mm
Weight609 g

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