How to use the [High Resolution Mode] - DC-G9

Applicable Modes

This function generates a picture with enhanced resolution from pre-recorded images. It is effective for still subjects.

Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
If you are using a Panasonic interchangeable lens, its image stabilizer function will be automatically set to [OFF].
- When using a non-Panasonic interchangeable lens provided with an image stabilizer function that can be turned ON / OFF, set it to [OFF].

Recording in High Resolution Mode

Press [MENU] → [Rec] → [High Resolution mode]
Press ▲ / ▼ to select [Start], and press [MENU / SET]
- High-Res Mode Icon will flash when shake is detected.
  - It may not be possible to create pictures with the impression of high resolution. To avoid this, hold the camera firmly.
Decide on the composition, and perform recording.
- The screen will go dark during recording.
- The Recording State Indicator () will flash.
  - Do not move the camera while the indicator is flashing.
- Recording will finish automatically.
  - When the recording has finished, the camera will combine the pictures, so it will not be able to perform the next recording for a while.
- You can proceed to the next recording.
Press [Fn2] to end High-Res Mode.

High-Res Mode Settings
[Picture Size]	Sets the picture size. Note: RAW images are always recorded in the [4:3] (10368 x7776) aspect ratio. When the aspect ratio is [4:3] [XL] - (80.5M) 10368 x 7776 [LL] - (40M) 7296 x 5472 When the aspect ratio is [16:9] [XL] - (M) 10368 x 5832 [LL] - (M) 7296 x 4104 When the aspect ratio is [3:2] [XL] - (M) 10368 x 6912 [LL] - (M) 7296 x 4864 When the aspect ratio is [1:1] [XL] - (M) 7776 x 7776 [LL] - (M) 5472 x 5472
[Quality]	Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. [JPEG Shooting Quality] JPEG images with priority given to picture quality. [JPEG / RAW Shooting Quality] Simultaneous recording of RAW / JPEG images. [RAW Shooting Quality] RAW images.
[Simul Record Normal Shot]	Saves the first picture of pictures taken before the combining process in addition to a combined picture if [ON] is selected. Pictures will be saved with [Picture Size] set to [L]. Available Settings: [ON] [OFF]
[Shutter Delay]	Sets the delay between the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter is released. Available Settings: [30 SEC] [15 SEC] [8 SEC] [4 SEC] [2 SEC] [1 SEC] [1/2 SEC] [1/4 SEC] [1/8 SEC] [OFF] We recommend selecting a setting other than [OFF] when not using a shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) to prevent motion blur caused by pressing the shutter button.

Auto Review only displays combined pictures.
The available setting ranges of the following functions during [High Resolution Mode] recording will differ from those during normal picture recording.
Minimum aperture value: F8
Shutter speed: 1 to 1/32000th
ISO sensitivity: Up to [ISO 1600]
Focus mode: Fixed to [ASF] or [MF]
[Shutter Type] is fixed to [ESHTR]
When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or under fluorescent/LED lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on the screen.
- Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
Other devices may not be able to play back images recorded in [High Resolution Mode]
[High Resolution Mode]
- When taking pictures with [Time Lapse Shot]
- When using [Stop Motion Animation]
- When recording in [Multi Exp.]
- When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set

Watch this video to learn more on the use of [High Resolution Mode]