The Panasonic Lumix GH2
Subtitle: the unofficial quintessential guide
By: by Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard
Contributors: Roullard, Carol F.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781933952895
Subjects: PHOTOGRAPHY / Reference; Photography; Handbooks, manuals; PHOTOGRAPHY / General; PHOTOGRAPHY / Techniques / Digital (see also COMPUTERS / Digital Media / Photography); PHOTOGRAPHY / Techniques / General; Digital techniques; PHOTOGRAPHY / Techniques / Equipment; Lumix digital camera
Description: "The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: 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 GH2 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 capability that is missing in many DSLR cameras.  With the GH2, Panasonic has significantly expanded the video capabilities beyond those of previous models. Among the improvements is the ability to adjust the frame rate and shutter speed when filming video, giving users greater control over the movie-making process.  In this guide, authors Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard explore and explain the features and capabilities of the GH2 camera in detail, as they cover everything from the basic features of the camera to numerous advanced photographic applications. The informative text is illustrated with example images throughout.  Readers will 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 override those controls to obtain better exposure   Use the GH2 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.."--