Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 User manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K
DMC-GH2
LUM|X TM
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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[REC_ Mode: _
Taking Pictures whi e Adjusting Co,or [
(_: Ny Co,or Node}
You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect.
Set the mode dial to [_].
_Touch ['_]/[,] to select an item.
Item Effect
[EXPRESSIVE] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the color.
This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished
[RETRO] photograph.
[PURE] This is an image effect that uses a cool, bright light to give a feeling
of freshness. (The image will come out bright and slightly bluish.)
This is an image effect that creates a tranquil atmosphere and
[ELEGANT] projects a feeling of stateliness.
(The image will come out slightly dark and amberish.)
This is an image effect that captures the subject using tones
[MONOCHROME] characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of
color.
This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright
[DYNAMIC ART] areas to appropriate brightness, together with enhancements on
colors.
This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a
[SILHOUETTE] black silhouette by using the background colors of the sky or sunset
etc.
[CUSTOM] The color effects can be set according to your preferences.
_Touch [SET].
•Readjust the My Color settings
Return to above step 2 by pressing rear dial or cursor button.
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•During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.
•My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The Auto Bracket is disabled in My Color Mode.
• ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].
• [I.DYNAMIC], [COLOR SPACE] can be set only when the My Color Mode is set to [CUSTOM].
• The following items cannot be set in My Color Mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
- [FILM MODE]/[FLASH]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[ISO LIMIT SET]
•Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects
By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation
adjusted to desired levels.
|Touch [<]/[1_] to select [CUSTOM].
2 Touch the item.
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[_[COLOR] This will adjust the color of the image from red light to blue light.
(11 steps in ±5)
[_[BRIGHTNESS] This will adjust the brightness of the image. (11 steps in ±5)
_[SATURATION] This will adjust the color intensity of the image from black and
white to vivid color. (11 steps in ±5)
[_[RESET] Return all settings to default
3 Touch the slide bar.
4Touch [SET].
•Return [CUSTOM] settings to default
1 Touch [_] in above step 2.
2 Touch [YES].
• Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
• [CUSTOM] adjustments made in My Color Mode are only used in that mode.
• Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the screen when the [CUSTOM] are adjusted.
Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
• For best results when using the AF Tracking mode, use the default [SATURATION] setting.
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_ Mode: [_[_[_
ing Pictures in Custom Node
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to [[_], [_] or [_].
_) Display custom settings
• Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
•Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
• Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.
1Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM] menu. (P55)
2Press A/T to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET].
Custom set IRecording location
O1 [_] on the mode dial
02 [[_] on the mode dial
03 [[_] on the mode dial
3 Press •to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
• When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously stored are overwritten.
• When changing the menu settings
Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [01], [02] or [03] selected,
what has been registered will remain unchanged.
To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using
[CUST. SET MEM.] on the [CUSTOM] menu.
• You cannot save the following menu items because they affect other Recording Modes.
[REC] menu/Recording functions [SETUP] menu
• [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and • [CLOCK SET]
name settings in Scene Mode • [WORLD TIME]
• Data registered with [FACE RECOG.] • [TRAVEL DATE]
• [LCD MODE]
• [FAVORITE FUNC.]
• [MENU GUIDE]
• [LANGUAGE]
[CUSTOM] menu
•[TOUCH GUIDE]
• [TOUCH SCROLL]
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[REC] Mode_ _
Selecting the Node and Recording Notion Pictures
(_: Creative Motion Picture Mode}
You can enjoy motion picture recording with easily changeable settings by selecting
Motion Picture Mode.
_Set the mode dial to [_].
_Press <1/1_ to select the Motion Picture Mode.
• Description of the selected mode is displayed when [DISPLAY]
is pressed. (It will return to the previous screen when pressed
again.)
_Press to set.
[MENU/SET]
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the Motion Picture Mode.
• To change the Motion Picture Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing
1_, while selecting the Creative Motion Picture Mode menu [_M] by pressing A/V/4/I_.
• You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button. (You cannot
take still pictures.)
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion
pictures.
Record motion pictures with afterimages like a cinema.
• Record motion pictures in AVCHD format. [REC QUALITY] can be set to either [_] or [1_].
(P127)
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Change the number of frames recorded and record motion pictures in slow and fast motion.
• Slow motion/Fast motion setting
1Select [FRAME RATE] and then press I_.
2 Press A/T to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[_o_]: Record motion pictures at 0.8× speed
[!_0_o]:Record motion pictures at 1.6× speed
[,200_o]:Record motion pictures at 2.0× speed
[_0_o]: Record motion pictures at 3.0× speed
• For example, when a motion picture is recorded for 10seconds with [2=_/o],the length of
the recorded motion picture will be 5 seconds.
• Display of the motion picture recording time at the top right of the screen is different from
normal motion picture for [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] playback.
[ I_ XXhXXmXXs]: Actual playback time
[,lkl XXhXXmXXs]: Actual recording time of the motion picture during recording
• Record motion pictures in AVCH D format. [REC QUALITY] can be set to either [ I_ ] or [ _ ].
(P127)
• Audio is not recorded.
• When [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] is selected, the following features are disabled:
[WIND CUT], [MIC LEVEL DISR] and [MIC LEVEL ADJ.].
• We recommend using a tripod.
Select the following settings from [EXPOSURE MODE] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
Rotate the rear dial on the recording screen to change the aperture value and shutter speed.
• items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial is pressed.
[EXPOSURE MODE] Items that can be set
P(Program AE Mode) -- Exposure Compensation
A (Aperture-Priority
AE Mode)
S (Shutter-Priority AE
Mode)
M (Manual Exposure
Mode)
Aperture
F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22 1
F3.5 (Wide)/F5.6 (Tele) to F22 2
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1/25 to 1/4000th
Shutter speed (Sec.)
1/25 to 1/4000th
(when set to [AFS] or [AFC])
1/2 to 1/4000th
(when set to [MF])
Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Aperture
F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22 I1
F3.5 (Wide)/F5.6 (Tele) to F2212
il When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used
i2 When the 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used
• Shutter speed changes depending on the selected Motion Picture Mode and [FRAME RATE]
setting.
• You can change the settings and switch settable items even during motion picture recording.
However please note that operating sounds may be recorded.
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• Aperture value
-Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
• Shutter speed
-When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
-Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher sensitivity.
- Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars on the sides of
the image when the subject is recorded in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent
light, mercury light, sodium light, etc. in this case, record in another recording mode or
manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/100.
• Refer to "Recording Motion Picture" on P43 for other settings and operations for recording motion pictures.
[REC] Mode_ _[_][_(_[__
Recording still pictures while recording motion [
pictures
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording)
During motion picture recording, press the
shutter button fully to record a still picture. l
• Simultaneous recording indicator (Z) is displayed while f__,,
recording still pictures.
• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function
(P38).
•Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
| Select [PICTURE MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. (P55)
2 Press &IT to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item I Settings
(Motion picture
priorities)
(Still picture
priorities)
• Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The
picture quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
• Only JPEG images are recorded when [QUALITY] is set to
[RAW=*"'], [RAW=_-] or [RAW]. (When set to [RAW], still pictures will
be recorded in [QUALITY] of [=|=].)
• Up to 30 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the
motion picture.
• Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.
• The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture
will be recorded in the motion picture during that period, and
audio is not recorded.
• Up to 8 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the
motion picture.
• The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [i_1_].
• Simultaneous recording is disabled during the following:
-When [MOTION JPEG] is set to [ VGA] or [QVGA]
-When [EX. TELE CONV.] is used [only when [_] (still picture priorities) is set]
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ing a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
*The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition
function.
In Recording Mode
-Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered
face I (if name has been set for the registered face)
-The camera will remember the face that has been photographed
many times and display the registration screen automatically
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback Mode
-Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
-Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition
([CATEGORY PLAY] (P142))
Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
• [FACE RECOG.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [r_:].
• During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first
picture.
• After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person's picture information may be added
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
• [FACE RECOG.] cannot be used with the [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP], [NIGHT SCENERY] and
[PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode and in recording motion pictures.
• Auto face registration is disabled when the Focus Mode is set to manual [MF].
• Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognized as another.
• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than
regular Face Detection.
• Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed (Pl12), Face Recognition
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be
categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in
[FACE REC EDIT] (P152).
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3
pictures/registration)
•Point of recording when registering the face images
• Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered
with the hair when registering.
• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for
registering)
• When face is not recognized during recording
•Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or
angles. (Pl12)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.
• Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting. (Pll 2)
•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
• Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ((_)
•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ((_)
•The face is facing in angle or sideways
•The face is facing upward/downward
•The eyes are closed
•When the face is extremely bright or dark
• Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
•When the face appears small on the screen
•The entire face is not in the screen
•When distinctive facial features have changed with age
•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one
another
• Facial expression is very different
•When there is little contrast on the faces
•When there is rapid movement
•When the camera is shaking
•When Digital Zoom is used
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• Registering face image of new person
_ Select [FACE RECOG.] on [REC] menu press
the Mode and then
(P55)
_Press &/1' to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
_ress &/1'/_l/l_ to select the face
recognition frame that is not registered,
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with
the guide.
• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.)
cannot be registered.
• When recognition fails, a message will appear and
the display will return to the recording screen. In this
case, try taking the picture again.
_Press •to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
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_elect item to edit with All', and then press I_.
• You can register up to 3 face images.
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Item. Description of settings
[NAME]
[AGE]
[ADD IMAGES]
It is possible to register names.
1 Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
• For details an haw to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text"
section an Pl16.
It is possible to register the birthday.
1Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press ._/1_ to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and
then press •/• to set and then press [MENU/SET].
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then
press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 and 5in "Registering face image of new
person".
3 Press [_].
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
1Press ,_/1_ to select the face image to delete, and then
press [MENU/SET].
2Press • to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press [@].
• This feature requires that at least one facial image remain, once
registered.
_Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
•About the information E!
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4an Pl10, an
explanation appears far taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
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• Change or delete the information for aregistered person
You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also
delete the information of the registered person.
|Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and
then press I_. (P55)
2Press • to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3 Press •1•1"_11_ to select the face image to edit or delete
and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press •/• to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item I Description of settings
Changing the information of an already registered person.
[INFO EDIT] Perform step 6in "Registering face image of new
person".
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for
[PRIORITY] higher-priority faces.
Press AI•I_III_ to select the priority and then press
[MENU/SET].
Deleting information of a registered person.
[DELETE] Press •to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press I_. (P55)
2 Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press •/• to select the item and then press I_.
Item .Description of settings
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON],
[AUTO REGISTRATION] [FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
• For details, see "Auto Registration" on P113.
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
• Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood
[SENSITIVITY] of mistaken recognition.
• Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.
• To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].
4Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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• Auto Registration
When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
• Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures.
• It may be extremely hard to recognize only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face
images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
•Registering from the automatic registration screen
|Press • to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
• If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.
• Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and
when [YES] is selected with •, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be
set to [OFF].
2Press •IT to select NEW PERSON] or
ADDITIONAL IMAGE and then press [MENU/SET].
Item I Description of settings
[NEW PERSON] • A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
3
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press •lVl_lll_ to select the person to whom you wish
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
• If 3 images have already been registered, the picture
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture
you wish to replace.
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to
the recording screen.
Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in "Registering face image of new
person".
• If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same
conditions or with the same expressions.
• If a face is not recognized even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by
registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that
environment.
• If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the
recognition easier by additionally registering.
• It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.
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sefu Functions at TraveJ Destinations
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P55.
If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the
number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is)
is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have
passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT
STAMP] (P144).
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
"PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition" bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P31)
] Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press I_.
2 Press •to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press I_.
3 Press •to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press •1•1,11_ to set the departure date (year/month/day),
and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press •1•1_11_ to set the return date (year/month/day),
and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while
the date bar is displayed.
6 Press •to select [LOCATION] and then press I_.
7 Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
8 Enter the location.
• For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" on Pl16.
9Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is
set.
• When the travel date is set, [1111]appears on the lower right of the screen.
• Canceling the travel date
The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step 3or 7and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to
[OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [WORLD TIME] (Pl15) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
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• The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• In order to record the number of days that have passed since your departure, the
[TRAVEL DATE] must be set to [SET].
• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not
recorded.
• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date
change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)
• The [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.
• While recording motion pictures, the [LOCATION] feature is disabled.
• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled. Setting of
other Recording Mode will be reflected.
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P55.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures
you take.
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P31)
1Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press I_.
• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA_
message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step _.
2Press • to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/SET].
3
4
Press ,/1_ to select the home area, and then press
[MENU/SET].
_) Current time
(_) Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
• If daylight saving time [_] is used at the home area, press
A. Press • again to return to the original time.
• The daylight saving time setting only applies to your "home
area".
Press •to select [DESTINATION] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
(_) Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination
area or the home area is displayed.
5Press ,/1_ to select the area the travel destination is in @
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
@ Current time of the destination area
(_) Time difference
• If daylight saving time [_] is used at the travel destination,
press A. (The time advances by one hour.) Press • again to
return to the original time.
• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1,2 and 3.
• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.
• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the home area.
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It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
_Display the and •to to the character
entry screen press move
selection section.
• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
-[NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P1 go) in Scene Mode.
-[NAME] in [FACE RECOG.] (Pl11)
-[LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (Pl14)
-[TITLE EDIT] (P143)
Press AI,I<III_ to select text and then press
[MENU/SET] to register.
• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]
(lower case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).
• The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the
rear dial.
• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and
pressing [MENU/SET]:
-[SPACE]: Enter a blank
-[DELETE]: Delete a character
-[CANCEL]: Cancel entry/cancel edit
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting
names in [FACE RECOG.])
Press AITI<III_ to move the cursor to [SET] and then press
[MENU/SET] to end text input,
• Display will return to the appropriate setting screen.
• Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
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• [FILM MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONY.], and [DIGITAL ZOOM]
are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing
these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P55.
You can select up to 10 different color tones and contrasts for the recorded pictures to
match the recording conditions and aspects, as you would select different films for film
cameras.
Applicable modes: _[_[_]{_[___
[You can only select [STANDARD] (COLOR) and [STANDARD] (1"_1}_171)in [_], [k_l], [_],
[_] and [_] mode.]
(STANDARD] (COLOR)/[DYNAMIC] (COLOR)/[SMOOTH] (COLOR)/[NATURE] (COLOR)/
(NOSTALGIC] (COLOR)/[VlBRANT] (COLOR)/[STANDARD] ( r91}'_171)/[DYNAMIC] (r91}'_171)/
(SMOOTH] ([_t_[_I)/[MY FILM I]/[MY FILM 2]/[MULTI FILM]/[ClNEMA] (COLOR)
• In Film Mode, the camera may do something equivalent to pull processing or push processing
to create a picture with particular characteristics. The shutter speed may become very slow at
this time.
• Use the Quick Menu (P56) to set when in intelligent Auto Mode.
1 Touch [<]/[1_] to select an item.
• When you touch [O] on the screen shown right, explanations
about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you touch
[CANCEL], the screen returns to the previous screen.)
2Touch [SET].
•Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting
1 Touch the item.
2 Touch the slide bar.
• Registered settings are memorized even if the camera
is turned off.
3Touch [MEMORY].
4Touch [MY FILM 1] or [MY FILM 2].
• You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and
[MY FILM 2])
(After registering, the Film Mode name that was
registered previously is displayed.)
• [STANDARD] is registered in [MY FILM 1] and
[MY FILM 2] at the time of purchase.
5Touch [SET].
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Item I Effect
[CONTRAST]
increases the difference between the brightness and the
[+] darkness in the picture.
Decreases the difference between the brightness and the
[--] darkness in the picture.
O[SHARPNESS] [+] The picture is sharply defined.
[--] The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION] [+] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[--] The colors in the picture become natural.
[NOISE
REDUCTION]
The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may
[+] deteriorate slightly.
The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures
[-] with higher resolution.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. To avoid picture noise, we
recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [÷] or setting the items except [NOISE
REDUCTION] towards [ ] to take pictures.
• if you adjust a Film Mode, [+] is displayed beside the Film Mode icon on the screen.
• [SATURATION] is disabled in the Black and White Film Mode setting.
• The Film Mode is disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode, Scene Mode and Advanced Scene Mode.
•Multi Film Bracket
It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the
shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures)
| Touch [<]/[1_] to select [MULTI FILM].
2 Select [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or
[MULTI FILM 3], and then touch [<]/[1_] to select
the film to be set for each.
• [OFF] can be selected only for [MULTI FILM 3].
3Touch [SET].
• Multi film indication ([_]) displayed on the screen will
flash until all pictures of preset amount are taken.
• Motion pictures are recorded with the settings for the [MULTI FILM 1] setting.
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This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: _[_[]_][_[___
[1_]:
[m]:
[1i_]:
[[]]:
[ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Square aspect ratio
[Elm] [m] [1_1]
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing, (P192)
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicablemodes: _)[_[][_{[_[_[_[}__
• When the aspect ratio is [L_[_'I].
(16M) 4608x 3456 pixels
r':_[_ (8M) 3264x2448 pixels
_[_ (4M) 2336x1752 pixels
•When the aspect ratio is [1_!_1].
[_ (15M) 4752x3168 pixels
r'=_[_ (7.5M) 3360x2240 pixels
r'=_[_ (3.8M) 2400x 1600 pixels
• When the aspect ratio is [1_1_].
E]_ (14M) 4976x2800 pixels
FSF_E_ (7M) 3520×1984 pixels
r'___ (2M) 1920×1080 pixels
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• When the aspect ratio is [_'1].
[] (12M) 3456X3456 pixels
r'_ [_ (6M) 2448x2448 pixels
[_r_ (3M) 1744x 1744 pixels
• If you set [EX. TELE CONV.] (P66) to [ON], [[]] is displayed on the screen when the picture
size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor.
(_ Many pixels (Fine)
Few pixels (Rough)
i_ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• Refer to P3O for information about the number of recordable pictures.
®
®
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: [_[_[]_[_[]_[__
[--|=]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[.=.]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
[RAW_--]: RAW+Fine (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is
simultaneously created ) I1
[RAW-*.]: RAW+Standard (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a standard-equivalent JPEG
image is simultaneously created ) 1
[RAW]: RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality) _2
1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be
deleted.
i2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
• Refer to P30 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
• You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them
using the software "SILKYPIX Developer Studio" by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
• [RAW] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [RAW--_--]or [RAW=*-]
• When the [QUALITY] is set to [RAW], the [PRINT SET] and [FAVORITE] features are disabled
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