Panasonic DMC-GF2CK Operating Instructions
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Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit Model No. DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K DMC-GF2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Operating Instructions for Advanced - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 2
Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 3
authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GF2 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 4
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 6
and Functions of Components 9 About the Lens...13 Attaching/Detaching the Lens 14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Charging the the Exposure Manually 42 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format 43 Specifications...44 Digital Camera Accessory System 49 Digital Camera Accessory Order - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 8
DMC-GF2C 1 2 3 4 H-H014 DMC-GF2K 2 5 6 VYF3371 7 VFC4605 8 H-FS014042 9 10 VYC1009 11 VYF3201 12 VFC4315 13 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B 14 15 K1HY14YY0009 K1HY14YY0008 VKF4385 16 17 18 VFF0754 VKF4840 VFC4634 VGQ0C14 19 VGQ0R99 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF2C only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF2K - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 3 Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 1 23 8 Flash open button 9 Speaker 8 10 Rear dial 11 Touch panel/LCD monitor 12 Playback button 13 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/ - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 10
it. 25 [HDMI] socket 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. OPEN LOCK If the attached lens contacts the base of the tripod, use the - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 11
mm/F2.5 ASPH.) 31 Lens surface 32 Focus ring 33 Contact point 34 Lens fitting mark 31 32 33 34 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 35 36 37 38 39 40 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 12
commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets touch panel is not responsive. • Do not let the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 13
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 14
off. • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. 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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 15
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 16
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 17
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLD10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 18
] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes - The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 19
is displayed on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) connected.] • The indication turns AE Mode) Number of recordable pictures Recording time When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Approx. 320 pictures Approx. 160 min Number - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 20
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Approx. 330 pictures Approx. 165 min When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is 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 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 21
(Recording with picture quality set to [FSH]) When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used Continuous recordable time Approx. 130 min Actual 70 min Continuous recordable time Actual recordable time When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used Approx. 120 min Approx. 60 min - - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 22
card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLD10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 23
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 • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD standards) may be used as - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 24
deleted, or the card is being formatted]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 25
. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • 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 Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. My Color Mode Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Taking a Still picture Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. A [(] button Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right • It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing 2/1 of the cursor button. • Speed of picture forwarding/ - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. • Screen here is an example of - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 30
are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ], A B [ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back. A Motion picture icon - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 31
this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Press [¦]. A [¦] button • [¦] button will but this is not a malfunction. • [¦] button is turned off and the camera is switched to [REC] Mode setup before the Intelligent Auto Mode was set when - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 32
automatically detects a person's face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) • If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care not - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 33
2 Place the subject in the Tracking frame, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject. • AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject. • AF tracking frame will turn yellow when you release the shutter button and the optimum scene for the locked subject will be - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Defocus control function You can set to your preferred blurriness. 1 Touch [ ʷ ] to display the setting screen. 2 Touch the slide bar to set. 3 Recording of pictures or motion pictures. • It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ]. • Defocus Control is canceled by touching [ ]. 34 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Press [(]. A [(] button To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES]. 35 (ENG) VQT3E96 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 36
lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. [PLAYBACK] Mode menu • This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. 36 VQT3E96 (ENG - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 37
setup the menu items. • If you set [MENU RESUME] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET]. Select the menu by pressing 3/4/2/1 or by rotating the - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 38
Select the settings by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the rear dial. • The figure on the right is an example of setting [I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH]. or Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set. or Press [ ] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 39
[REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 40
[REC] Mode: ±´ Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE 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. Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Shutter-priority AE 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. Set [REC] Mode to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. • It will switch between shutter speed - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 42
rear dial is pressed. • Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. • You can also set the focus manually by setting the [FOCUS MODE] to [MF]. Press the shutter button halfway. A Manual Exposure Assistance • Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 43
"Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\" folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. ∫ For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Open the "Manual" folder - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 44
Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF2): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used] 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/ Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV Approx. 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 4.8 m (15.7 feet) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H014) is mounted, [ISO AUTO] is set] Flash range: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 46
video/ audio: NTSC Audio line output (stereo) Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (14 pin) [HDMI]: [Live Viewfinder]: MiniHDMI TypeC lens (H-H014), card and battery] Approx. 475 g/1.05 lb [with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042), card and battery] Approx. 265 g/0.58 lb (camera body - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A93B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 8.4 V, 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh 47 (ENG) VQT3E96 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Lens (H-H014) "LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH." Focal length: f=14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range: F2.5 Minimum aperture value: F22 Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lenses - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BLD10PP Figure Description Lithum DMW-LMC52 4 : DMW-LND52 4 : DMW-LPL52 4 DMW-BAL1 Zoom Lever 2 Flash Optional Live viewfinder Interchangeable Lens : MC Protector : ND Filter : PL Filter (Circular Type) Leather Bag DMW-BAG1 Soft Bag DMW-CG3 Soft - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Description Lens Cap Lens Rear Cap DMW-BDC1 Body Cap lens (H-H014) is used ¢4 When the interchangeble lens (H-FS014042) is used ¢5 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal. • Read P13 for information about other lenses ://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 51
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 52
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Digital Still Camera serviced - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 53
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] -237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 - Panasonic DMC-GF2CK | Operating Instructions - Page 55
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a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks Canada Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the 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.
VQT3E96
PP
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
Model No.
DMC-GF2C/DMC-GF2K
DMC-GF2