Panasonic DMC-G6 owner manual Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings, Program AE Mode

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Recording

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings

(Program AE Mode)

Recording 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 various settings in the [Rec] menu.

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Set the mode dial to [

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Press the shutter button halfway and display

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the aperture value and shutter speed value

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The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in the following cases.

When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO160].

When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042) is attached].

When the aperture value is set to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is attached].

3 While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial.

It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation (P149) every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.

Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter] B. (P97)

The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.

To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears.

Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push AE]. (P105)

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Contents Digital Camera Customers only F0513WT0P322 P325P326 P328About the indication of the applicable mode Applicable modes About the symbols in the textContents Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 106Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded 110119 129131 133161 171176 178Using the Motion Picture Menu 219 Using the Playback Menu 222Recording Motion Picture 211 Wi-Fi Setup Menu 288 Registering to the Lumix Club 274About Connections 280 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 298Others 310Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressureStandard Accessories Card is optionalNames and Functions of Components Camera bodyDiopter adjustment dial P66 Focus distance reference mark P175Speaker P57 Stereo microphone P221FS014042 Lumix G Vario 14-42 mm/ F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S FS45150 Lumix G Vario 45-150 mm/ F4.0-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.SMonitor Free angle shootingTaking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angleTouch screen TouchDrag Pinch enlarge/reduceNot available in these cases Can be usedON/OFF Displayed on the right of the screenCursor buttons/MENU/SET button Rear DialRotating left or right Pressing the rear dial Aperture setting is operable Function LeverMove the lever to left or right to operate Zoom operations are operableMicro Four Thirds mount specification lens Four Thirds mount specification lensLeica mount specification lens About the LensAbout the lens and functions Changing the Lens Attaching the lensPreparations Remove the lens rear cap from the lens To enable/disable the shutter release without lens Detaching the lensPreparations Attach the lens cap Menu CustomShoot w/o LensAttaching the Lens Hood Fitting to the markPreparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap Shoulder strap eyeletCharging the Battery ChargingConnect the charger to the electrical outlet About batteries that you can use with this unitCharge indicator is turned on during charging Charge indicator turns offBattery indication Charging timeWhen the interchangeable lens H-FS14140 is used Approx picturesWhen the interchangeable lens H-FS1442A is used Recording conditions by Cipa standardRecording motion pictures when using the monitor When the interchangeable lens H-FS45150 is usedApprox min MP4 Recording with picture quality set to FHD/30p Playback when using the monitor Inserting and Removing the Card optional/ the Battery Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardPreparation Access to the card About the CardAbout cards that can be used with this unit About the motion picture recording and SD speed classFormatting the card initialization Available recording time when recording motion pictures Number of recordable picturesRemaining Time Menu CustomRemaining DispSetting Date/Time Clock Set Changing the Clock Setting Select Clock Set in the Setup menu. P43Setting the Menu Setting menu itemsPress MENU/SET Touch the menu iconWhen operating buttons Touch the menu itemTouch the Setting to set Menu RecQuality›Press Switching to other menus Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menuTouch or another of the menu toggle icons a Close the menu Touch or press the shutter button halfwaySetting the menu screen background Setting the top menu screen backgroundSetting the menu screen background Calling frequently-used menus instantly Quick Menu Press Q.MENU to display the Quick MenuOn-monitor recording information in Monitor style P72 When using the viewfinder Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, then pressPress Q.MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete Items that have been selected in advance can be setChange the Quick Menu to your preferred item Select the menu in the top row and drag it to Bottom rowRec menu/Recording functions Motion Picture menu Custom menuTouch Exit You can assign frequently-used functions to Particular buttons or iconsTouch the function you want to assign Select Fn Button Set in the Custom menu. P43Making the function button settings for recording Making the function button settings for playback Touch Touch Fn6 or Fn7Playback Menu/Playback functions Configuring basic settings of this unit Setup Menu Destination Travel destination areaHome Your home area Clock SetTravel Setup Wi-Fi Function/Wi-Fi SetupLocation SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingBeep Volume Shutter Vol High Low OFF Touch the item Drag the slide bar to adjustBrightness Contrast · Saturation„ Auto …1 MODE1…3 MODE3 Make the monitor darkerSleep Mode 10MIN./5MIN./2MIN./1MIN./OFF Auto LVF/Monitor Off5MIN./2MIN./1MIN Select on connection169 1080p1080i 720pViera Link 3D PlaybackMenu Resume Menu InformationReset the file number of the next recording to Recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the defaultSet the language displayed on the screen Sensor Cleaning Card is formattedPixel Refresh FormatEntering Text Enter charactersTouch Set Tips for taking good pictures Detects orientation of camera Direction Detection FunctionUsing the Viewfinder Switching the Monitor/ViewfinderAbout the eye sensor automatic switching Diopter adjustmentSetting the focus position with the Touch Pad About the Eye Sensor AFOn the Touch Pad PadTaking a Still picture Aperture value B Shutter speedHold Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function To cancel the Touch Shutter functionTouch Touch × Recording Motion Picture Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonSwitching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press DISP. to changeMonitor style Viewfinder style Viewfinder style Monitor styleGuideline is not displayed in the Panorama Shot Mode About the tilt sensor display Correcting tilt to the leftCorrecting downward tilt Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back PicturesUsing the Playback Zoom Touch Displaying multiple screens Multi PlaybackTo return to Normal Playback Touch the picture Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback Touch CAL on the Multi Playback screenWhile pausing Reduce volume levelIncrease volume level Playing Back Motion PicturesCreating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Touch during Motion Picture playbackPlaying Back Group Pictures Touch the group picture icon Continuously playing back Group PicturesPlaying back each Group Pictures Press DISP. to switch the monitor screen Changing the information displayed on the playback screenIf there are any white saturated areas, we Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered Deleting PicturesPlayback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch Touch Delete SingleWhen Delete Multi is selected Touch OK Playback Mode, touch Touch Delete Multi or Delete AllTo delete multiple pictures up to 100¢ or all the pictures Selecting the Recording Mode Select the mode by rotating the mode dialPress Creative Video Mode P217 Custom Mode P129Panorama Shot Mode P106 Scene Guide Mode P110Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Recording ModeIt will switch to Intelligent Auto or Mode by pressing Align the screen with the subjectWhen recording motion pictures Scene Detection When taking picturesPortrait Scenery Low Light Macro Open the flash when the flash is to be used. P139 About the flashBacklight Compensation Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects Touch the example image to select image effects filtersTouch Touch to display the setting screen Taking a picture with a blurred background Defocus ControlDrag the slide bar to set Record pictures or motion picturesSetting brightness Setting color Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program AE ModeSetting shutter speed Program Shift Aperture-Priority AE Mode Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter SpeedAperture value Reduces Increases It becomes easier to DefocusShutter-Priority AE Mode 100Shutter speed Slow Fast It becomes easier to Express movement Freeze movementManual Exposure Mode 101Reduces Increases Slow Fast102 Manual Exposure Assistance+3 Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value About B Bulb103 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing Fn1 104Set a function button to Preview. P52 Depth of field propertiesHow to tell if the exposure is not adequate When exposure is not adequate Press Fn1105 Set a function button to One Push AE. P52Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode Set the mode dial to106 Check the recording direction, and then touch Start107 Adding an image effectTouch Set Recording from left to rightTechnique for Panorama Shot Mode 108109 About playbackTaking Pictures that match the Scene being 110It is also possible to display To enjoy a variety of picture effects111 Clear PortraitSilky Skin Backlit Softness112 Clear in BacklightRelaxing Tone Sweet Childs Face113 Distinct SceneryBright Blue Sky Romantic Sunset Glow114 Glistening WaterClear Nightscape Cool Night Sky115 Warm Glowing NightscapeArtistic Nightscape Glittering Illuminations116 Clear Night PortraitSoft Image of a Flower Soft focus creates a diffused image117 Appetizing FoodCute Dessert Freeze Animal Motion118 Clear Sports ShotMonochrome Monochrome image captures the mood of the momentTaking Pictures with different image effects 119Effects filters Adjust the effect to fit your preferences 120Taking a picture with a blurred background Defocus Control 121 ExpressiveRetro Old Days122 Low KeySepia Dynamic Monochrome123 High DynamicCross Process Toy Effect124 Toy PopBleach Bypass Setting the type of defocus 125Miniature Effect Pinch out/pinch in P17 to change the size In-focus portion126 Soft FocusFantasy Star FilterTouch the part where you want to leave the color 127One Point Color SunshineSetting the light source Point for when placing the center of the light source128 You can change the position and size of the light sourceRegistering your preferred settings Custom Mode Settings are registered for on the mode dialCustom set Description of settings 129Recording using registered custom set Changing the settingsRec menu Setup menu Custom menu 130Optical Image Stabilizer 131132 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 133Side Enlarges distant subject134 Raising the telescopic effectEx. Tele Conv 135 OFF136 PositionPhoto Video137 Digital ZoomZooming using touch operations 138Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar You can perform zoom operations by touching. Touch zoomTaking pictures by using the flash 139Using the flash skillfully 140Changing Flash Mode 141Set the built-in flash to match the recording Shutter speed for each flash setting Available flash settings by Recording ModeFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash setting143 Scene GuideMode Clear NightscapeSetting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro 144Becomes dynamic Adjust the flash output 145Setting the wireless flash 146Firing Mode Flash AdjustManual Flash Adjust 147Controllable range of the wireless flash Placement example148 Compensating the Exposure 149Properly UnderexposedOverexposed Exposed Compensate the exposure150 Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area 151Set a function button to Touch AE. P52 Touch Touch AE6152 Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position153 Setting the Light Sensitivity 154Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 155Adjusting the White Balance 156Press Select the White Balance by rotating the rear dial 157 Auto White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually Setting the color temperature158 Select 1 , 2 and then touch Select White SetFinely adjusting the White Balance Select the White Balance and then touch Adjust159 160 White Balance BracketHorizontal a to B Vertical G to M Set the Focus Mode to AFS, AFF or AFC. P162 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus161 Press Touch the itemAbout the focus mode AFS/AFF/AFC Select Focus Mode from the Rec menu. P43 Touch the item162 When recording using AFF, AFC 163Type of the Auto Focus Mode 164About š Face Detection Position and size of the AF area can be changed. P167Setting up AF Tracking When operating the touch screenWhen operating buttons 165166 About 23-AreaAbout 1-Area About PinpointWhen selecting š, Ø When selecting167 Position and size of the AF area can be changed168 Setting the desired focus method 169170 ReleaseTaking Pictures with Manual Focus 171172 PressingEnlarge by pressing MF Assist is not displayed173 Displaying the MF AssistChanging the display of the MF Assist Moving the enlarged area174 Technique for Manual Focus175 About the focus distance reference markFocus range Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock 176While pressing AF/AE LOCK, move Camera as you compose the picture and then177 Select a Drive Mode Press Select a drive mode178 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 179Depends on the capacity of the card¢3 Normal focusing¢2 Predicted focusing¢3Focus Mode Focus/Release Priority 180181 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 182With Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EVSettings Burst `/0 183Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 184Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed185 Using the Rec Menu 186Photo Style Adjusting the picture quality Touch Custom setting187 Touch / to select the type of Photo Style188 Aspect RatioPicture Size Focus Mode 189Quality Metering Mode Self Timer190 Burst RateResolution Settings AUTO/HIGH/STANDARD/LOW/OFFSettings HIGH/STANDARD/LOW/EXTENDED/OFF 191What is HDR? 192Dynamic Range Auto Align193 Multi ExpYou can shoot up to four exposures per image SessionAbout Automatic Gain Control setting 194Combining RAW images in the card 195 Time Lapse Shot196 Touch Start Press the shutter button fully197 Stop Motion Animation198 Panorama Settings 199Touch OK Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation groupSettings ON/OFF 200Electronic Shutter FlashSettings 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/OFF 201Red-Eye Removal ISO Limit SetISO sensitivity can be set up to maximum ISO25600 202ISO Increments Extended ISO203 Long Shtr NRShading Comp 204 Ex. Tele ConvDigital Zoom Color SpacePlayback Mode 205Face Recog Face Recog. only works when the AF Mode is set to š 206Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face imagesTake the picture adjusting the face with the guide 207208 Set the itemTouch the face image to delete 209 Change or delete the information for a registered personProfile Setup 210Recommended Filter Enter NameSetting the format, size and frame rate This data format is suitable for when playing back on a211 High-definition TV, etcWhen Avchd is selected When MP4 is selected212 About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesCamera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during 213Indication of the icon Recording.¢214 Recording Motion PictureSelected Recording Mode Recording Mode while 215Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 216Motion picture Priorities217 Start recordingStop recording Touch icon to display the setting screen 218Drag the slide bar to set Using the Motion Picture Menu 219Settings 1/50/1/60/1/100/1/120/OFF 220Rec Highlight Flkr Decrease221 Mic Level DispMic Level Adj Special MicUsing the Playback Menu 2D/3D Settings222 Slide ShowChanging the slide show settings 223Operations during a slide show Dial224 Duration or Repeat can be setDuration RepeatPlayback Mode 225226 Location Logging227 Clear RetouchErasing details enlarging the display Touch Save228 Single setting Multi setting229 Title Edit230 Text Stamp231 Select the item to stampTouch Touch OK 232 233 Video DivideTouch at the location to divide 234 Time Lapse VideoIs, the smoother the motion picture will be 235 Stop Motion Video236 ResizeTouch the size you wish to change Touch a picture. repeat 237 CroppingTouch Enlarge Touch Reduce Drag Move 238 Rotate/Rotate DispRotate The picture is rotated manually Select the rotation direction239 Favorite240 Print SetTouch / to set the number of prints, and then touch Set 241 To print the dateMulti setting Touch the picture you wish to protect 242Protect 243 Face Rec EditDelete Confirmation Wi-FiRfunction/NFC function Use the camera as a wireless LAN device244 Before UseAbout the Wi-Fi connection lamp About the Wi-Fi button245 This unit is compatible with NFCDescribing method Wi-Fi New ConnectionRemote Shooting & View 246What you can do with the Wi-Fi function 247Installing the smartphone/tablet app Panasonic Image App Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet248 Image App is an application provided by PanasonicConnecting to a smartphone/tablet Press and hold Wi-Fi249 When connecting with Via Network 250Changing the connection method Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function 251Preparation On the camera On your smartphone/tablet Launch Image App on your smartphone/tablet252 253 Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recordingSaving images stored in the camera 254 255 Sending images in the camera to an SNSDrag an image to send it to an SNS, etc 256 Methods for sending and images that can be sentClick the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu 257 Select a device you want to connectTake pictures Multi Select setting Select the picture. repeat 258Sending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera Select Single Select or Multi SelectDisplaying pictures on a TV 259Take or play back pictures on this unit When sending images to Printer 260Sending selected images Send Images Stored in the Camera When sending images to AV device Wireless access point AV device Home261 When sending images to External, the following are required 262Multi Select setting 263Select the picture. repeat When sending images to PC 264265 To create a folder that receives images266 Select the folder you want to send267 Using Web services When sending images to web serviceWireless access point Web service Cloud Sync. Service 268269 Registering web services 270271 When sending images to Cloud Sync. Service 272273 Acquiring a new login ID New account Registering to the Lumix Club274 About the Lumix ClubEnter a password Check the login ID and select OKBe sure to make a note of the login ID and password 275Enter the login ID or password 276Select the item to change Check the details if the terms of use have been updated 277Check the Lumix Club terms of use Delete your login ID and account from the Lumix Club Select Yes in the login ID delete confirmation screen278 Select NextConfiguring the external AV device settings 279Change or delete information on registered AV device About Connections 280Direct Your device connects directly to this unit Connecting from your house via the network 281Select the wireless access point you are connecting to When connecting with Manual InputSelect the network authentication type 282283 Press Wi-Fi 284Select item Registering records as favoritesSave frequently-used Wi-Fi connection settings as favorites 285Editing the items registered to favorites Checking the connection detail of a record or favoriteAbout settings for sending images 286Send Images While Recording Send Images Stored in the CameraChanging the settings for sending images 287Wi-Fi Setup Menu 288289 DeleteDisplays the MAC address and IP address of this unit Displays the certification number for radio regulationsEnjoying 3D pictures 290Taking 3D pictures You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation291 Functions that cannot be used during 3D recordingRecording functions Rec menu292 Playing back 3D picturesFunctions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures 293 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 294Connect the camera and a TV To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional295 Using Viera Link Hdmi What is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control?296 Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P61Automatic input switching 297Other linked operations Turning this unit off Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 298PC that can be used 299 About the supplied softwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE Windows XP/Vista/7/8 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7/8Click on the Recommended Installation Installing supplied software300 Check the environment of your PCCopy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Preparations Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC301 Touch PC on the screen of this unitCopying to a PC without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 302For Windows For Mac Drive Noname is displayed on the desktopConnection in the PTP Mode Set USB Mode to PictBridgePTP 303Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 304Dubbing with non-compatible equipment Printing the Pictures 305Touch PictBridgePTP 306 Selecting a single picture and printing itTouch Print start Selecting multiple pictures and printing themPrint Settings 307Print with Date Num.of prints308 Paper SizeLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper 309Optional accessories 310External Flash optional 311 312 External Microphone optionalRemote Shutter optional 313 AC adaptor optional/DC coupler optionalConversion lens optional Filters optionalRecording Recording in Program AE Mode Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display314 On-monitor recording informationRecording after settings Simultaneous recording indicator P216 Peaking P172315 316 317 DisplayDetailed information Histogram display Message Display 318This picture is protected Cannot be set on this pictureRead Error/Write Error Please check the card 319Insert SD card again/Try another card Folder cannot be createdThis battery cannot be used 320No picture to send Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password 321Connection failed Cannot connect to serverMenu list 322Rec 323 324 325 Motion Picture326 Custom327 Setup 328329 330 PlaybackTroubleshooting Battery and power source331 332 RecordingTaking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible 333Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 334 335 Motion pictures336 LensFlash is not activated Flash is activated 2 timesMonitor and viewfinder do not switch when LVF is pressed 337Monitor/Viewfinder Monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark338 Noise appears on the monitorColor tone of the viewfinder differs from the actual tone Picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures339 Playback sound or operation sound is too lowThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen Red part of the recorded image has changed color to blackWi-Fi function 340Have forgotten the login ID or password for the Lumix Club Images cannot be transmitted to the web serviceIt takes time to transmit an image to the web service 341Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi 342There is an image that could not be transmitted Transmission of the image fails midway343 TV, PC and printer344 345 Others346 347 Optimal use of the cameraCleaning 348349 About the Monitor/ViewfinderAbout the Lens Battery 350Charger 351 About 3D352 CardDo not bend or drop the card 353 About the personal informationDisclaimer When not using the camera for a long period of time 354About the picture data About tripods or unipods355
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