The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide - Brossura

Matsumoto, Brian; Roullard, Carol F.

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ISBN 10: 1933952776 ISBN 13: 9781933952772

Casa editrice: Rocky Nook, 2011

Riassunto

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...

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Dr. Brian Matsumoto is a retired research scientist who has worked for 30 years recording his experiments with a wide range of film and digital cameras. From 1992 to 2009, he served as Director of the Integrated Microscopy Facility, a unit administered by the Neuroscience Research Institute and the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This facility provides instruction and support for projects that require advanced imaging. In addition to the two books he has written for Rocky Nook, Dr. Matsumoto has published several articles and has had his photographs published in a number of periodicals. He is experienced in the technical aspects of photography and has taught courses on recording scientific experiments.

Carol Roullard has been an avid photographer since high school, where she first experimented with black and white artistic composition. She has continued photographing (mainly nature and architecture) throughout the years. Carol has used a variety of cameras covering a wide range of makes and models, from simple point-and-shoot cameras to complex professional cameras. She has been using the latest Panasonic G series models for the past several years. Carol is a Project Management Quality and Compliance engineer by trade and has spent a number of years developing procedural and quality control methodology for IT projects. In addition, Carol has developed and conducted training sessions covering best practices for procedural and quality control, breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-use approaches to learning.

Contenuti:

; 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;|

• About the Authors
• Downloadable Resources Webpage
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
• Chapter 2: Basic Photographic Ideas and External Buttons
• Chapter 3: Previewing and Reviewing Images
• Chapter 4: Automatic Settings
• Chapter 5: Taking Partial Control of the Camera
• Chapter 6: Manual Operation of the Camera
• Chapter 7: The System Approach Expanding the Camera’s Utility
• Chapter 8: Flash Photography
• Chapter 9: Video
• Chapter 10: Playing Back Your Pictures and Videos
• Setting Up The Camera

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Rocky Nook
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1933952776
• ISBN 13: 9781933952772
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 276