Panasonic DMC-G2K Recording Motion Picture, Select the mode, Set the focus mode

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode:

Recording Motion Picture

You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono.

Audio can also be recorded in stereo when the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) is mounted. Refer to P180 for the stereo microphone.

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.

Refer to page 19 for details.

•It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

Select the mode.

A Mode dial

B Motion picture button

C Intelligent auto button

∫Modes that can be recorded for motion picture

Item	Settings/Note
	The camera will set the most appropriate settings to
ñ Intelligent Auto Mode	match the subject and the recording conditions, so you
	can leave the settings to the camera and take motion
	pictures easily.
³/±/´/² Mode	Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture
	and shutter speed.
Motion Picture P Mode	You can record motion pictures with changed Exposure
(P115)	Compensation and aperture settings.
Custom Mode	Record motion pictures with selected Custom Mode
	settings.
¿ Scene Mode	Record motion pictures that match the scene being
	recorded. (P103 to 105)
[PORTRAIT]	Record motion pictures with settings suitable for portraits.
[SCENERY]	Record motion pictures with settings suitable for scenery.
[SPORTS]	Record motion pictures with settings suitable for sporting
	events.
[CLOSE-UP]	Record motion pictures with settings suitable for
	close-ups.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]	Record clear motion pictures with low light setting [	]
	inside dim rooms or at dusk.
My Color Mode	Record motion pictures in My Color Mode setting.

Set the focus mode.

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