Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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4. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sam e time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to  take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When using the electronic shutter
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens chara cteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.
•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–Recording still pictures while recording a motion picture [only  when set to [ ] (motion 
picture priorities)]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])
>  [Rec] > [Long Shtr NR]
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Com p.])
> [Rec] > [Shading Comp.]
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Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction  of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Set to [sRGB] if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.
–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space ([Color Space])
>  [Rec] > [Color Space]
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professio
nal 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors  than sRGB.
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5.  Focus and Brightness (Exposure) 
Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording 
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in  various scenes.
1Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P135)
2Press 2 ().
3Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set.  (P137)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
•Auto Focus will be activated.
•The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment,  and focusing may take 
longer than usual.
FocusWhen the subject is  focusedWhen the subject is not  focused
Focus indication  A On Blinks
AF area  B Green —
Sound Beeps 2 times —
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•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, 
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].–A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the  pressing halfway.
–When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is  achieved may be displayed 
momentarily while pressing halfway.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects wit hout contrast.•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.
•When it is dark or when jitter occurs.•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a pi cture of both distant and near 
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Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
> [Rec] > [Focus Mode]
ItemThe movement of the 
subject and the scene
(recommended)Description of settings
[AFS]
(Auto Focus  Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically 
when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. Focus will be 
fixed while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
(Auto Focus 
Flexible) Movement cannot be 
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.) “AFF” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Flexible”.
In this mode, focusing is 
performed automatically when 
the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match 
the movement automatically.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus 
Continuous) Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.) “AFC” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway, 
focusing is constantly 
performed to match the movement of the subject.
When the subject is moving, the focusing is 
performed by predicting the subject position at the 
time of recording. (Movement prediction)
[MF]
Set the focus manually.  (P148)
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•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has 
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•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.
Not available in these cases:
•In Panorama Shot Mode, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
•Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or 
suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to  focus on the subject.•While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen  on the screen. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
1Press  2 ().
2Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([Face/Eye 
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face 
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while 
the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be 
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
•You can change the eye to be in focus. 
(P139)•Position and size of the AF area can be changed.  (P142)
([Tracking])The camera focuses on the subject you specify.
The exposure will be optimized for the subject.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ].)
Focus and exposure will keep on following the 
subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 
(P140)
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([23-Area])
Up to 23 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center 
of the screen.
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∫Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
•The AF Mode is fixed to [š ] in the following cases.–In Self Shot Mode
(If [š] is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each 
Recording Mode will be used.)
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.
–When using the Digital Zoom–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
([Face/Eye Detection])
•It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following  cases, the Face/Eye Detection 
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces . The AF Mode operates as [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle
–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen
–When there is little contrast on the faces–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being
–When the camera is shaking
([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area 
on the center of the screen.•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 
(P142)
([Pinpoint]) You can achieve a more precise focus on a point 
that is smaller than [
Ø].
If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen 
that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.•The focus position can be set on an enlarged 
screen.  (P143)
Pressing the shutter button halfway to adjust the composition
When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the 
subject into the AF area, fix t he focus and exposure by pressin g the shutter button 
halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed 
halfway, and then take the picture.
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([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a  Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])
•Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subjec t–When jitter is occurring
–When zoom is operated
([Pinpoint])
•In the following case, [ ] operates as [ Ø].–When recording motion pictures•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases.
–[AFF]/[AFC] (focus mode)
When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark 
indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed.
A The eye to be in focus
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns 
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces 
that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF a reas are also focused.
∫ Changing the eye to be in focus
Touch the eye to be in focus.
•Touch the eye in the yellow frame. If you touch any other 
location, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.  (P142)
•If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye focus setting 
will be canceled.
•If the yellow frame moves to another face or the frame 
disappears after you change the composition or do something sim ilar, the eye focus setting will 
be canceled.
About [ š] ([Face/Eye Detection])
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Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press 
the shutter button halfway.
AAF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•When AF tracking fails, [Ø] is set.
Locking the subject to be tracked ( [Tracking])
Button operation
Touch operation
A