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The hybrid DMC-G2 lets you take both
high-quality photos and HD movies. You
can shoot breathtaking HD (1280 × 720)
movies in AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).
You can record for a longer time without
running out of memory because AVCHD Lite
stores less data than Motion JPEG while maintaining stunning
image clarity and detail. A dedicated button on the top lets you
instantly start recording movies while shooting photos, without
having to make any extra settings.
•For Europe, motion pictures can be
recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. •“AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD
Lite” logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This function recognizes the faces of up to three people that have
been registered in the camera, and displays the names on the
LCD. The DMC-G2 then optimizes the focus and brightness of the
recognized faces and captures them clearly and beautifully.
*Turn the Face Recognition item on and register subjects with a full-face portrait on the
shooting menu in advance. Refer to the back page for details.
Once you focus on your subject, AF Tracking automatically and
continuously tracks it and keeps it in focus – even if it moves – until
you press the shutter release.
The camera corrects the brightness in parts of the image that are too
dark due to insufficient lighting, backlighting or use of the flash.
This function automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode
for the situation. – Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery,
Close-up or Sunset.
This function determines if there are any faces in the image and
adjusts the focus and exposure to capture them correctly.
If the subject moves as you shoot, it automatically adjusts the ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed to help prevent subject blur.
Gyrosensors built into the lens detect hand-shake and an O.I.S. lens
shifts to compensate, assisting you in getting clear, beautiful, blur-
free photos.
Face Recognition
AF Tracking
Intelligent Exposure
Intelligent Scene Selector
Face Detection AF/AE
Intelligent ISO Control
MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
With both photos and HD movies, My Color mode makes it easy to capture creative images. Just aim the camera
and select any of seven preset effects, including Silhouette, Expressive, Pure and others, while checking the
image in live view. The Custom setting lets you adjust the color, brightness and saturation to your liking, to further
expand your creative palette.
Custom
Expressive
Pure
Retro
Elegant
Dynamic art
Silhouette
Monochrome
With the DMC-G2 you're always ready for those
sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.
Just press the dedicated iA button and aim the
camera at your subject.
The DMC-G2 automatically
determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps
correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems to capture great photos.
Motion Picture P mode makes it extremely easy to shoot
beautiful HD movies. You can freely set the degree of soft
focusing in the background to capture rich, emotionally
expressive HD movie images.
A pop art style image effect
that emphasizes the color.
The color, brightness, and
saturation can be adjusted
according to your preferences.
A soft image effect that gives
the appearance of tarnished
photos and HD movies.
An image effect that uses
a cool, bright light to give a
feeling of freshness.
An image effect that creates
a tranquil atmosphere and
projects a feeling of stateliness.
An impressive image effect
that tur ns dar k areas to
bright areas with appropriate
brightness, together with
enhancements on colors.
An image effect that captures
t h e s u b j e c t u s i n g to n e s
characteristic of black and
white photos and HD movies,
with a whisper of color.
An image effect that enhances
a subject in the shade as a
black silhouette by utilizing the
background colors of the sky,
sunset, etc.
Capture Magnificent Shots
with a Single Press of the iA Button
Photos and HD Movies with All the Beauty You Can Imagine
•Some functions in iA mode will not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.
My Color Mode: For More Creative Shooting
HD Movies with Superb Quality
Shooting an HD Movie Is
Now as Easy as Pressing
a Button
Motion Picture P Mode:
For Beautiful, Softly Focused Shots
Intelligent
Exposure
Close-up
Scenery
Deep Depth of Field
Shallow Depth of Field
Portrait
Low Light
MEGA O.I.S.
(Optical Image
Stabilizer)
Face
Detection
AF/AE
The camera locks on the subject and follows it around,
keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed. It keeps
tracking even if the subject turns to the side.
AF Tracking
It senses the shooting conditions and selects the scene
setting (Portrait, Scenery, Close-up, or Low Light) that
will provide the best results.
Intelligent Scene Selector
Select iA mode, and the DMC-G2 automatically activates
a host of advanced functions and technologies – listed
below – that make it easy to capture beautiful HD movies.
While shooting an HD
movie, simply press
the shutter button and
the camera shoots a
photo as it records.
In addition, you can
cut out a number of
frames during playback of an HD movie to produce high-
quality photos. This makes sure that you don't miss those
decisive moments with either photos or movies, or both.
•Make more expressive movies with Film mode, by choosing
from six colors and three monochrome shades.
•You can also shoot movies in Motion JPEG format, which
is well suited to PC playback.
•Dolby
®
Digital Creator records dynamic,
true-to-life audio that brings out the power of
the HD images.
•Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•Video Divide lets you divide a single video into two parts,
splitting it at any point you desire.
*Some functions in iA mode will not be available depending on the lens that
is mounted.
iA Mode: Beautiful HD Movies
with Point-and-Shoot Ease
Cut Out Beautiful Still Images
from Your Movies
Versatile Functions for More HD Movie Fun
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