The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of information & professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. With its electronic viewfinder & 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 cameras versatility beyond that of most digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. With the appropriate adapters it can use virtually any manufacturers manual focus legacy lens. It is smaller than a typical DSLR in both size & weight & retains automatic focusing while recording videos
- a capability missing in many DSLR cameras. Authors Brian Matsumoto & Carol Roullard explore & explain the features & 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 & exposure * Navigate the cameras menu system * Achieve a range of artistic effects using various camera settings * Use the cameras automated controls & how to override those controls to obtain better exposure * Use the G2 in its video mode to obtain HD videos * Post-process images & videos on a computer * Expand the cameras use by mounting it on a telescope or microscope * & much more...