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The DMC-G2 has a wide variety of settings and functions that make it easier to enjoy the shooting advantages of the Contrast AF system.

The AF+MF function provides more efficient, more precise focusing. After focusing with AF, simply turn the focus ring manually for even finer control. Used together with the MF Assist function, the focusing area is enlarged by 5x or 10x and can be moved with the LCD or the LVF. The MF Rotation Assist function directs you to turn the focus ring you want to focus on.

The DMC-G2 can be preset to Quick AF or Continuous AF*. The Quick AF starts operating as soon as the camera is pointed toward a subject, unlike the ordinary AF function, which is activated when the shutter button is pressed half-way. The Continuous AF automatically and continuously focuses on your subject, providing a clear, sharp focus even on moving subjects. With the DMC-G2, it works even when recording movies. Both AF systems make sure that spur-of-the-moment shots aren't out of focus or blurry, and minimize the time lag for shooting.

* The Continuous AF does not work with lenses for which the focus mode cannot be set to AFC.

You can choose the focus mode you want smoothly with your finger. The focus mode lever lets you select either ordinary AFS, AFC to maintain a sharp focus on a moving subject, or manual focus. The AF mode dial lets you choose 1-area AF, 23-area AF, AF Tracking, or Face detection.

The AF/AE lock button lets you frame your shot freely while keeping the focus locked, or maintains the same exposure setting regardless of the subject color when taking multiple shots.

The Full-time Live View in the DMC-G2 gives you the unique ability to make even the most detailed settings with easy-to-understand, visual adjustments.

The DMC-G2's 2-axis adjustment feature gives you a finer white balance adjustment for Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, or Flash conditions. It can also be used when adjusting the Color Temperature Setting or White Set function. You can adjust with a reference to the horizontal axis for amber to blue and the vertical axis for green to magenta* by simply sliding your finger over the screen. You can recall the adjustment conditions quickly by pressing the WB button, so you can examine it on the LCD or the LVF, using the Full-time Live View function.
With still image recording, you can use the white balance bracket setting, which automatically shoots 3 consecutive photos with slight changes to the white balance setting of each photo in both the vertical and horizontal axes, by simply pressing the shutter button once.

* White balance adjustment is not possible in some modes.

With the DMC-G2, you can move the guide line according to the subject's position. This is handy when you want to take extra care in framing, especially when using a tripod.

The histogram display makes it possible to check exposure and contrast in real-time. And the Full-time Live View lets you check the setting details before you shoot, for a perfect shot every time. With the DMC-G2, you can freely move the histogram to a position where it will not block the subject on the screen.

Select ISO 200, 400, 800 or 1600 as the maximum ISO sensitivity. The maximum sensitivity setting is applied to the Intelligent ISO Control and ISO AUTO functions. This ensures that you'll get the level of image quality you want by letting you set your own limit for ISO sensitivity.

You can set the ISO sensitivity to Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 or 6400. When the ISO sensitivity step is set to 1/3 EV, the number of ISO sensitivity setting options increases, allowing you to make fine adjustments and achieve the level of image quality you want.

The camera automatically removes noise generated when taking photos at slow shutter speeds, such as night-time shooting, always giving you beautiful images.

Just press the Playback button on the camera back to switch the DMC-G2 to playback mode. Now you're ready to enjoy crisp, clear images on the 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot LCD. Images are bright and easy to see, even outdoors on a sunny day. Along with the ordinary playback screen, there is a variety of information screens, such as a shooting information detail display, a histogram display, and highlight display. You can also mark images as favorites, and keep them protected not to accidentally delete.

Normal display

Shooting information detail display

Histogram display

Highlight display

The DMC-G2 can play a slideshow with music. Choose from 4 types of music: Natural, Slow, Swing and Urban. Then, select the transition effect to match your music. You can also use the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV for breathtaking, large-screen viewing*. For musical slideshows created with the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO, you can choose your favorite iTunes music file as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc as a MPEG2 file. It is also possible to upload the slideshow to YouTube™.

* The output resolution of the DMC-G2 can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p (576p in PAL system). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has an HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

When you press the Playback button, the last image you shot appears on the LCD. You can then use the cursor control to select other images to view. Using the rear dial, you can set the camera to display 12 images, 30 images or the Calendar at a time.

You can play back images from a total of 10 settings, including Face Recognition, which lets you search and retrieve specific subjects.

The Title Edit function in playback mode lets you edit the titles of any photos you want. The Baby Mode, Pet Mode and Face Recognition functions let you enter the date of birth and name of your subject in advance. You can also enter your destination and the date of travel in advance, in the Travel Date setting. The title, name, age based on the birth date, date of travel information, and date of shooting are displayed during playback, and can be printed on photos.*

* When date, name and title are stamped on a photo, the photo is automatically resized to 3-megapixel format, or the original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3-megapixel format. However, you can choose to save or overwrite the original image.

Title input screen

Title display screen

Text stamp

By setting the departure day, return day and destination of your trip with your LUMIX, you can display on which day of the trip each photo was taken while viewing.

This setting lets you display the local time of your destination when traveling. You simply select your travel destination, and the camera calculates the time difference from the time in the clock setting and displays the local time. You can set the time and date for 74 locations across the world.

This function detects and records whether the photo is being shot horizontally or vertically, then automatically rotates all vertically framed images during playback.

* Can be used only with the lenses which support the direction detection function.

This function makes it easy to resize still images (change the number of pixels). This is convenient when you want to post a photo on a website or blog, or attach it to an e-mail. With the included PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, you can adjust image quality and size even more precisely.

Direct Print Function - PictBridge Compatible

The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera. Of course, you can also make multiple prints of an image, or print only the ones that you have selected.

DPOF Function

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to designate which photos you want to print and how many copies of each you want, and then you can print them easily on a DPOF-compatible printer. You can also have the date printed on the photos.

The Cropping function makes it easy to trim off extraneous parts of still image along the edges. You can save the trimmed image separately from the original.

You can convert still image with a 16:9 aspect ratio to 4:3, 3:2 or 1:1.

SILKYPIX^® Developer Studio 3.1 SE

The DMC-G2 records original image data in RAW file format, which allows images to be developed according to your intention. A number of highly advanced functions can be applied to these RAW images by using the SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE software utility, with its unique combination of high resolution and extraordinary color separation performance.

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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition

The latest version of exciting software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition comes bundled with the DMC-G2. With quick start-up and fast read-in of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your computer. The Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the image to automatically sort the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want images of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music and burn it onto a DVD disc in MPEG2. Motion images can be uploaded directly to YouTube™ using the built-in YouTube uploader even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist Mode in the camera is used. The software is of course compatible with the Windows 7.
Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. It will surely allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion images with greater ease and fun.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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The DMC-G2 supports the USB 2.0 high-speed standard. In comparison with conventional full-speed data transfer at 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 high-speed transfers data at max. 480 Mbps. This is a highly practical speed for sending high-volume image data from the camera to a Computer for viewing or storage.

• Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country.
• Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models, colors, and optional accessories that are available in your market.

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