Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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3. Recording Modes
For details on “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P108.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall 
image.
This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall im age.
[Expressive]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors
[Retro]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow emphasized Red emphasized
[Old Days]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[High Key]
Items that can be set
Color Pink emphasized Aquamarine 
emphasized 
						

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This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect creates a black and white picture.
This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive bla ck 
and white picture.
[Low Key]
Items that can be set
Color Red emphasized Blue emphasized
[Sepia]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Color Ye l l o w  
emphasized Blue 
emphasized
[Dynamic Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise.
This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a bla ck and 
white picture.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and 
bright parts.
[Rough Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Grittiness Less gritty Grittier
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Silky Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Impressive Art]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors
[High Dynamic]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors 
						

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impressio n of 
a toy camera.
This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a  toy 
camera.
This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create 
a sober and tranquil picture.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•Select the desired color tone by 
rotating the control dial, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange 
emphasized Blue emphasized
[Toy Pop]
Items that can be set
Area with reduced 
peripheral 
brightness Small
Large
[Bleach Bypass]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a 
diorama.
∫ Setting the type of defocus
With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by i ntentionally creating 
defocused and in-focus portions.
You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and  the position and size of the 
in-focus portion.
1Press [Fn1] to display the setting screen.
•
Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press  3/4  or  2/1 to move the in-focus portion.
•You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the 
screen on the recording screen.
•Touching [ ] allows you to set the recording orientation 
(defocus orientation).
3Rotate the control dial to change the size of in-focus 
portion.
•
It can be changed to 3 different sizes.
•The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in  (P48) the screen.•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the in-focus portion setting back  to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Display of the recording scre en will be delayed more than usual  and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.
•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded.
(If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture reco rding will be approximately 
1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording 
Mode, please check the available recording time.
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the cam era may go on recording for a 
certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the re cording finishes.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [MF], move the focused location t o the in-focus portion.
[Miniature Effect]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors 
						

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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.
This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.
[Soft Focus]Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Fantasy]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors
[Star Filter]
Items that can be set
Length of shine Short Long
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping. 
						

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This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize 
impressiveness.
∫ Set the color to leave in
Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen .
1Press [Fn1] to display the setting screen.
•
Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Select the color you want to leave by moving the 
frame with 3/4/2 /1 .
•
You can also select the color you want to leave by touching 
the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the frame back to the center.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
[One Point Color]
Items that can be set
Amount of color left Small amount of 
color Large amount of 
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This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
∫ Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Press [Fn1] to display the setting screen.
•Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the center position of the light source.•The position of the light source can also be moved by touching  the screen. •The center of the light source can be moved to the edge of the screen.
3Rotate the control dial to adjust the size of the light 
source.
•
It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinchi ng in.•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the light source setting back to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Display of the recording scre en will be delayed more than usual  and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
[Sunshine]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow tone/Red tone/Blue tone/White tone
•Select the color tone by rotating the 
control dial, and then press [MENU/
SET] .
Point for when placing the center of the light 
source
A more natural appearance can be created by 
placing the center of the light source outside the 
image. 
						

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4.  Picture Quality and Color Tone 
Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an 
Effect 
([Photo Style])
Applicable modes: 
You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to r ecord.
It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture qua lity of the effect to your desire.
¢This is disabled when Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is selected.
•In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting will be reset to [St andard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on an d off.
•In Scene Guide Mode/Scenery Mode/Child Mode/Portrait Mode , a ph oto style which matches 
each scene is fixed.
•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] > [Photo Style]
 [Standard] This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid]¢Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural]¢Soft effect with low contrast.
 [Monochrome]Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery]¢An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautifu l 
skin tone.
 [Custom]¢Use the setting registered in advance.
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∫Adjusting the picture quality
•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus  Mode.
1Press 2/1  to select the type of Photo Style.
2Press  3/4  to select the items, and then press  2/1  
to adjust.
¢ 1 [Color Tone] is displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.  In other cases, 
[Saturation] will be displayed.
¢ 2 Displayed only when [Monochrome] is selected.
•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Registering settings to [Custom]
Adjust the picture quality following step 
2 of “Adjusting the picture quality”, and 
then press 
[DISP.].•Confirmation screen is displayed . It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
 [Contrast]
[r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and 
the darkness in the picture.
[
s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness 
and the darkness in the picture.
 [Sharpness][
r ] The picture is sharply defined.
[s ] The picture is softly focused.
 [Noise Reduction]
[r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[
s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain 
pictures with higher resolution.
 [Saturation]¢
1[r ] The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s ] The colors in the picture become natural.
 [Color Tone]¢1[r ] Adds a bluish tone.
[s ] Adds a yellowish tone.
 [Filter Effect]¢2
[Yellow] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Weak)
The blue sky can be recorded clearly.
[Orange] Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: 
Medium)
The blue sky can be recorded in darker blue.
[Red]
Enhances the contrast of an subject. (Effect: Strong)
The blue sky can be recorded in much darker blue.
[Green] The skin and lips of people appear in natural tones.
Green leaves appear brighter and more enhanced.
[Off]
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