Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording Images with Image Effects 
([Filter Settings])
Applicable modes: 
You can apply image effects (filters) that are available for Cr eative Control Mode to images 
in other modes, such as Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Panorama S hot Mode.
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You can apply image effects that are available for Creative 
Control Mode by performing the same operations as those for 
Creative Control Mode. For information on each image effect, it s 
adjustable settings, and...

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•[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect]/[Sunshine] are not available in Panorama Shot Mode.•The image effects of [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Sof t Focus]/[Star Filter] are not 
visible on the screen when taking panorama pictures. 
•Using [High Key] in Panorama Shot Mode may not be effective in  dimly-lit conditions.•Using [Impressive Art] in Panorama Shot Mode may cause seams be tween pictures to become 
noticeable.
•The available ISO...

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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the co lor of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in acc ordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ( ).
2Select the White Balance by rotating the 
control dial.
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When...

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¢It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the ra nge of the camera’s flash. (P200)•In Scene Guide Mode /Child Mode/Portrait Mode, changing the scen e or Recording Mode will 
return White Balance settings (including the White Balance fine  adjustment setting) back to 
[AWB].
•The setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases.–[Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing...

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken,  the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto Whit e Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Fine-adjust the White Balance in step 2 of “Finely 
adjusting the White Balance” and then perform the 
bracket setting by rotating the control dial.
Rotating the control dial to the right:
Horizontal ([A] to [B])
Rotating the control dial to the left:...

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Setting the Picture Quality and Size
Applicable modes: 
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so che ck before printing. (P347)
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels.
The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when 
they are printed onto large sheets.
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When [Ex. Tele Conv.]  (P193) is...

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Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from t he camera, the corresponding JP EG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image  aspect ratio.
Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–Intelligent Auto Plus Mode–Scene Guide Mode
–Scenery Mode/Child Mode/Portrait Mode–Creative Control Mode–[Soft...

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Using Image Correction Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according  to the recording conditions.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for  expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the unit...