The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Description

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of information and professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. With its electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, the G2 is capable of not only recording professional-quality still images, but has the added ability to record HD video as well. The mirrorless design enhances the camera's versatility beyond that of most digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. With the appropriate adapters, it can use virtually any manufacturer's manual focus, legacy lens. It is smaller than a typical DSLR in both size and weight, and retains automatic focusing while recording videos - a capability missing in many DSLR cameras.

 Authors Brian Matsumoto and Carol Roullard explore and explain the features and capabilities of the G2 camera in detail, as they cover everything from the basic features of the camera to numerous advanced photographic applications. This informative text is illustrated with example images throughout.

 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...

CONTENTS:

; About the Authors; Downloadable Resources Webpage; Preface; Chapter 1: Getting Started; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Viewing Images and Menu Commands; 1.3 Intelligent Auto Mode; 1.4 Saving Your Pictures and Videos; 1.5 Summary; Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons; 2.1 Introduction: Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons; 2.2 Focusing; 2.3 Exposure (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO); 2.4 White Balance and the Appearance of Color; 2.5 Drive Mode Lever; Chapter 3: Previewing and Reviewing Images; 3.1 Two Electronic Viewing Methods for the Panasonic G2; 3.2 Framing Pictures; 3.3 Reviewing Pictures and Videos; 3.4 Deleting Saved Pictures and Videos; 3.5 Recommendations; Chapter 4: Automatic Settings; 4.1 Introduction: Automatic Settings; 4.2 Face Recognition; 4.3 Intelligent Auto Mode; 4.4 Mode Dial; 4.5 Quick Menu; 4.6 Recommendations; Chapter 5: Taking Partial Control of the Camera; 5.1 Introduction: Taking Partial Control; 5.2 ISO; 5.3 Revisiting Format and Pixels; 5.4 Customizing Automatic Focusing; 5.5 Automatic Focus in Dim Light; 5.6 Locking Focusing with AF/AE; 5.7 Manual Focus: Overriding Automatic Focusing; Chapter 6: Manual Operation of the Camera; 6.1 Introduction: Manual Operation; 6.2 Manual Focusing Micro Four Thirds Lenses; 6.3 Manual Focusing Four Thirds Lenses; 6.4 Manual Focusing Any Lens; 6.5 Touch Screen; 6.6 My Color; 6.7 Film Mode; 6.8 Fine-Tuning White Balance; 6.9 Intelligent Resolution; 6.10 Getting More Magnification from the Lens; 6.11 Choosing File Formats: JPEG; 6.12 Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.); 6.13 AUTO BRACKET; 6.14 Executing Auto Bracketing; 6.15 Setting the Function Button; 6.16 Cleaning the Sensor; 6.17 Custom Mode; Chapter 7: The System Approach Expanding the Camera’s Utility; 7.1 Introduction: Optical Accessories; 7.2 Optical Accessories: The Micro Four Thirds Lens; 7.3 The Four Thirds System; 7.4 Research Microscopes; 7.5 Laboratory, Teaching, Home Microscopes; 7.6 Remote Release; 7.7 Tripod; 7.8 Telescopes; Chapter 8: Flash Photography; 8.1 Introduction: Flash Photography; 8.2 The Flash Icons on the Display Screen; 8.3 Additional Controls for Preflash and Internal Shutter; 8.4 External Flash; Chapter 9: Video; 9.1 Introduction: Video; 9.2 Setup; 9.3 Video Recording; Chapter 10: Playing Back Your Pictures and Videos; 10.1 Introduction: Playing Back Your Pictures and Videos; 10.2 Chapter Organization; 10.3 PLAYBACK Mode Menu; 10.4 Working outside of the Camera; Setting Up The Camera; Setting Up Your New Panasonic G2 Camera; Some Assembly Required;