Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2C Technical specifications

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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K
DMC-GF2W
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for Advanced
Features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
until
2010/11/30
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
∫Product identification marking
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),
immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on
132600.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety.............................................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
Names and Functions of Components ............................................................................ 8
About the Lens............................................................................................................... 12
Attaching/Detaching the Lens........................................................................................ 13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery...................................................................................................... 16
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ............................. 18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................ 21
About the Card............................................................................................................... 22
• About cards that can be used with this unit ............................................................. 22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....................................................................................... 24
Selecting the [REC] Mode ............................................................................................. 25
Taking a Still picture ...................................................................................................... 26
• Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings
(Programme AE Mode) ........................................................................................... 26
Playing Back Pictures .................................................................................................... 27
Recording Motion Picture .............................................................................................. 28
Playing Back Motion Pictures ........................................................................................ 29
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)................................................................................................... 31
Deleting Pictures............................................................................................................ 35
Setting the Menu............................................................................................................ 36
• Setting menu items .................................................................................................. 37
Compensating the Exposure ......................................................................................... 39
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed................................................................................................................ 40
• Aperture-priority AE ................................................................................................. 40
• Shutter-priority AE ................................................................................................... 40
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure Manually ......................................................... 41
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ......................................................... 42
Specifications................................................................................................................. 43
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
6 Lens Hood
7 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
8 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
10 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
11 AC Cable
12 AV Cable
13 USB Connection Cable
14 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
15 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
16 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
17 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
18 Shoulder Strap
19 Stylus pen
20 Battery Case
•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], Direction Detection function, description in
these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only
¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K only
¢3 Supplied in DMC-GF2W only
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VYF3371 VFC4605
567
H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201
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VFC4315
2
H-H014
DMC-GF2K 2
DMC-GF2C 1
1
91011
DMW-BLD10E DE-A94A
14
13
K1HY14YY0009
12
VKF4385
DMC-GF2W
3
K2CJ29A00002
15 16
VGQ0C14
VFF0756
17 18
VKF4840 VFC4634
20
VGQ0R99
19
K1HY14YY0008
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 Flash open button
9 Speaker
10 Rear dial
11 Touch panel/LCD monitor
12 Playback button
13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/
Delete/Return button
14 [MENU/SET] button
15 Cursor buttons
3/ISO
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow
the user to select between the following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
4567
32
1
89
11 12 13
10
14 15
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16 Stereo microphone
17 Shutter button
18 Motion picture button
19 Focus distance reference mark
20 Hot shoe cover
•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
21 Camera ON/OFF switch
22 Status indicator
23 Intelligent Auto button
24 Shoulder strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
25 [HDMI] socket
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
27 Tripod receptacle
•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
29 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.
30 Release lever
19 20 21 2223
16 17 18
24
25
26
LOCKOPEN
2829 3027
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∫Lens
H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)
31 Lens surface
32 Focus ring
33 Contact point
34 Lens fitting mark
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
38 Wide
39 Zoom ring
40 Contact point
41 Lens fitting mark
33 343231
35 36 37 38 39 40 41
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Note
•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.)
•Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a
commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is
not responding well.
•Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this
unit is pressing on the touch panel.
•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.
∫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.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
Touch Panel
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.
•It may not operate properly when multiple
icons are touched simultaneously, so try to
touch the centre of the 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.
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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).
•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
•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] to [ON].
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Attaching/Detaching the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
Turn the lens rear cap Aand the body cap Bin 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 Dwhen 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.
Attaching a lens to the camera body
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Attach the lens cap.
Press the lens release button Dwhile 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
lens surface when carrying.
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise 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)
•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.
AFitting to the mark.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
Detaching a lens from the camera body
Attaching the Lens Hood
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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 1to 4and then attach the
other side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
–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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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10E.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10E) 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
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
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.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–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.
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Connect the AC cable.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator Ais turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator Aof the charger will turn off once the
charging has completed without any problem.
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∫Charging time
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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.
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional)
connected.]
•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
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
Programme AE Mode)
Charging time Approx. 120 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
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
used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures
Recording time Approx. 150 min
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∫Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder] (By CIPA
standard in Programme AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC/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).]
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
used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC 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
Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is
used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
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
used
Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min¢
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min¢
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Playback time Approx. 250 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is
used
Playback time Approx. 240 min
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