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.

Notes:

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

G9 High resolution Shot Mode

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