The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

2 Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons

Introduction

The Panasonic GH2 camera comes with a 200-plus page manual that lists scores of menu commands and options. This can intimidate the most experienced user, let alone a person attempting to move beyond a simple point-and-shoot camera. But do not be discouraged; these commands provide an extensive mix of automation versus manual control. Some of the automatic features will, in fact, override your manual settings. The most important of these commands boil down to providing enough light to the sensor for proper exposure, focusing on the correct region of the scene for a sharp image, and controlling ...