The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 by Matsumoto, Brian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction Using this Book Setting up your New Panasonic GH4 Camera Using the Camera Menu Command Structure Navigation Cleaning the Sensor Menu Shortcuts Recommendations

Chapter 2: Photographic Basics

Introduction What Are Sensors and Images? How Panasonic Controls Exposure iA Exposure: Limitations and Advantages Pictorial Aspect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Focus Mode versus Auto Focus Mode Drive Mode Dial: Single and Burst Mode Drive Mode Dial: Self-timer Drive Mode Dial: Auto Bracket, Stop Motion Animation, and Time Lapse Shot File Formats: RAW versus JPEG File Formats: Picture Size and JPEG Using Picture Size: Ex. Tele Conv. Command Aspect Ratio and Pixels File Formats for Movies The “i” Commands Recommendations

Chapter 3: Managing Your Images

Introduction The Monitor Screen The Viewfinder Monitor versus Viewfinder Data Display Styles Preview Image Overlays for Composition Review Recorded Images Reviewing Images with the Slide Show and Playback Commands Slide Show Operational Controls Evaluating Exposure with Histograms Useful Playback Commands Recommendations

Chapter 4: Automatic Settings

Introduction Shooting Modes Face Detection and Face Recognition Baby1, Baby2, and Pet Function Availability for Automatic Modes Recommendations

Chapter 5: Special Effects

Introduction Creative Control Mode Additional Creative Control Mode Adjustments Photo Style Command Creative Control Mode and Photo Style Differences Recommendations

Chapter 6: Taking Control with Semi-Automatic Modes

Introduction AF Modes AF/AE Lock ISO Function White Balance Exposure Compensation Exposure Evaluation and Compensation Histograms in Preview Mode: Fn7 Button Zebra Pattern Histograms in Playback Mode Highlight in Playback Mode Semi-Automatic Shooting Modes Recommendations

Chapter 7: Manual Exposure

Introduction Manual Exposure Mode Controls Manual Focusing of Micro Four Third Lenses White Balance Electronic Shutter i.Resolution and i.Dynamic HDR Versus Exposure Bracketing Recommendations

Chapter 8: Camera Customization

Introduction Customizing Buttons Customizing the Touch Screen C1, C2, and C3 Shooting Modes Recommendations

Chapter 9: Flash

Introduction How the Flash Works: Panasonic Terminology The Built-In Flash Accessory Flash Units Recommendations

Chapter 10: Lenses and Other Accessories

Introduction Panasonic Lenses: Micro Four Thirds Olympus Lenses: Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Adapters for the Panasonic GH4 Camera Body and Legacy Lenses Legacy Lenses Spotting Scopes Telescopes Tripods Macro Photography Microscopes Cable Release Wi-Fi to Tablet Computer and Smart Phone Recommendations

Chapter 11: Video Settings

Introduction Video Basics for the Still Photographer Recording Pictures While Taking Movies Initial Settings for your Camera Image Adjustment Commands Recommendations

Chapter 12: Making a Video

Introduction Operational Aspects of your GH4 Variable Frame Rate Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation Analysis 4K PHOTO Specific Video Sound Commands Attaching Accessories: Panasonic YAGH Accessory Some Additional Accessories and Points Recommendations

Appendices