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  • Brian Matsumoto, Ph.D & Carol Roullard

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Make the most of your G2 with this useful guide from Rock Nook publishers: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide. Co-written by Brian Matsumoto, Ph.D and Carol Roullard, the guide teaches you to everything you need to know to operate the camera, from the basic to artistic to post-processing. The guide also goes into detail on how to obtain HD videos with your camera and how to mount and use your camera on a telescope or microscope.

Use This Guide to Learn How to:
  • Control the most basic camera functions - focus and exposure
  • Navigate the camera's menu system
  • Achieve a range of artistic effects using various camera settings
  • Use the camera's automated controls, and how to override those controls to obtain better exposure
  • Use the G2 in its video mode to obtain HD videos
  • Post-process images and videos on a computer
  • Expand the camera's use by mounting it on a telescope or microscope
  • And much more...
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction
Viewing Images and Menu Commands
Intelligent Auto Mode
Saving Your Pictures and Videos
Summary

Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons
Introduction: Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons
Focusing
Exposure (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO)
White Balance and the Appearance of Color
Drive Mode Lever

Chapter 3: Previewing and Reviewing Images
Two Electronic Viewing Methods for the Panasonic G2
Framing Pictures
Reviewing Pictures and Videos
Deleting Saved Pictures and Videos
Recommendations

Chapter 4: Automatic Settings
Introduction: Automatic Settings
Face Recognition
Intelligent Auto Mode
Mode Dial
Quick Menu
Recommendations

Chapter 5: Taking Partial Control of the Camera
Introduction: Taking Partial Control
ISO
Revisiting Format and Pixels
Customizing Automatic Focusing
Automatic Focus in Dim Light
Locking Focusing with AF/AE
Manual Focus: Overriding Automatic Focusing

Chapter 6: Manual Operation of the Camera
Introduction: Manual Operation
Manual Focusing Micro Four Thirds Lenses
Manual Focusing Four Thirds Lenses
Manual Focusing Any Lens
Touch Screen
My Color
Film Mode
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Intelligent Resolution
Getting More Magnification from the Lens
Choosing File Formats: JPEG
Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.)
AUTO BRACKET
Executing Auto Bracketing
Setting the Function Button
Cleaning the Sensor
Custom Mode

Chapter 7: The System Approach Expanding the Camera's Utility
Introduction: Optical Accessories
Optical Accessories: The Micro Four Thirds Lens
The Four Thirds System
Research Microscopes
Laboratory, Teaching, Home Microscopes
Remote Release
Tripod
Telescopes

Chapter 8: Flash Photography
Introduction: Flash Photography
The Flash Icons on the Display Screen
Additional Controls for Preflash and Internal Shutter
External Flash

Chapter 9: Video
Introduction: Video
Setup
Video Recording

Chapter 10: Playing Back Your Pictures and Videos
Introduction: Playing Back Your Pictures and Videos
Chapter Organization
PLAYBACK Mode Menu
Working outside of the Camera

Appendix: Setting Up The Camera
Setting Up Your New Panasonic G2 Camera
Some Assembly Required

Subject Photography books and tutorials
Author Brian Matsumoto, Ph.D and Carol Roullard
Edition First
Hard/Soft Cover Paperback
Pages 288
Dimensions Not specified by manufacturer
ISBN Number ISBN:978-1-933952-77-2
ISBN 10:1-933952-77-6
Publisher Rocky Nook
Date Published February 2011
 
 
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