Panasonic DMC-G10 Operating Instructions - Page 76

Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P125) • The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. • AE Lock only is effective during Manual Focus or Preview Mode. • AE Lock and AF lock can be used during motion picture recording, but AE/AF lock cannot be performed again during motion picture recording. During motion picture recording only cancellation of AE/AF lock can be performed. • The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes. • The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. • Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked. [REC] Mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press 1 ( ). Press 2/1 to select the White Balance and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can also use the rear dial to set. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Item Recording conditions [AWB] Automatic adjustment [V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ] [ ]¢ When taking pictures under incandescent lights When taking pictures with the flash only [ 1 ]/[ 2 ] When using the preset White Balance [] When using the preset color temperature setting ¢It cannot be selected in the Motion Picture Mode. 76 VQT2S62