Panasonic DMC-GH2K Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Recording
Note
The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lighting being
recorded under so use [AWB], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ].
The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.
The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
In Intelligent Auto Mode
In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]
In [SCENERY]
In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]
In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET] or [PARTY] in Scene Mode
My Color Mode
When [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P83) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons
translate to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu (P56).
Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1 Select the white set icon (such as [ ]), and then touch [SELECT WHITE SET].
The white set selecting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button toward
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2 Select [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
The White Balance setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the cursor button
toward 3.
3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting
conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color
temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature
decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
1 Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].
The color temperature setting screen can also be
displayed by pressing the cursor button toward 3.
2 Touch the color temperature setting bar.
It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4]
or pressing
3/4 of the cursor button.
You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to
[10000K].
3 Touch [SET].
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