Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] i s set is pressed (P59), 
Auto Focus will work.
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[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].•Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed, 
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following...

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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
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Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times  can be set.
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When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be en larged only up to 6 times 
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is save d as the initial...

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Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for  ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and 
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen. 
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side 
or the far side.
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
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When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will 
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the...

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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P59)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] again.
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•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Lock operations are disabled during motion picture recording. If you start recording a motion 
picture without canceling the lock, only AF LOCK will be applie d to the motion picture.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button  halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen...

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
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The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of  j5 EV to i 5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value  can be set within a 
range of  j3 EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
•Rotate the control dial to display...

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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in  dark places without the 
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the 
control dial.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P158) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except...

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•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P200.•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.•When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
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It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ]
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity ] will be set to value closest to 
the value set during the [1/3 EV].
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity
>  [Rec] > [ISO Increments]
[1/3 EV] [L.100]...

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Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness 
([Metering Mode])
Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d.
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Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed.
> [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
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(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab
le 
exposure by judging the...