Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
Not available in these cases:
•
[ ] is not available in Panorama Shot Mode.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following c ases.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter
–When the zoom magnification is high–When using the Digital Zoom–When taking pictures while following a moving subject
–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the fo llowing cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer ’s day
–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is movi ng slowly (The 
background will not become a blur)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactoril y
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer], a tripod or the self-timer  (P170).
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following case s. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears  on the screen.
We recommend using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.
–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide  Mode)
–When you set to a slow shutter speed 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record 
landscapes, etc.
Optical zoom
T side: Enlarges distant subject
W side: Widens angle of view
Interchangeable lens 
with a zoom ring 
(H-FS12032/
H-FS35100)Rotate the zoom ring.
Interchangeable lens 
that supports the 
power zoom 
(electrically operated 
zoom)(H-PS14042)
Move the zoom lever.
(The zoom speed varies depending on 
how far you move the lever.)
•
If you assign [Zoom Control] to a function 
button, you can operate the optical zoom 
slowly by pressing  2/1 or fast by 
pressing  3/4.
For information on how to operate, refer to step 
2 and the 
subsequent steps on.  (P194).
Interchangeable lens 
that does not support 
the zoomThe optical zoom is not available.
T
W
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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
•
Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Motion Picture])2.4
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[FHD] in [Rec Quality])
3.6
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[HD] in [Rec Quality])
4.8
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[VGA] in [Rec Quality]) 
						

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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P53)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P59)
•The following step is an example in which [Zoom Control] is ass igned to [Fn1].
3Press [Fn1].4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
•
The zoom operation is terminated when [Fn1] is pressed again or  a certain amount of time 
passes.
•When using an interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports th e power zoom, Extended 
Tele Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
¢
BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
¢
This zoom slider is displayed when using an 
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) that supports the power zoom.
•
A constant zoom speed will be set.•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
∫ Fixing the zoom magnification at the maximum level
Select the menu.  (P53)
>
 [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
3/ 1: Tele (Enlarges distant subject)
4/ 2: Wide (Widens angle of view)
>  [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [TELE CONV.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.] >  [ON]
[OFF] [TELE CONV.]/[ON]
MENU
EX1.0xEX2.0x
4:34:3
BA
MENU
MENU
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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor i s different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matchi ng the [Rec Area] (P206) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set]  (P59) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
the Extended Tele Conversion setting screen for both pictures a nd motion pictures by pressing 
the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, y ou can change the [Picture Size] 
setting by pressing [DISP.].
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)
–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–When using [Multi Exp.]
Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
•
When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and th e self-timer (P170) for taking 
pictures.
•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:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mod e)–When using [Multi Exp.]
[Digital Zoom]
>  [Rec] > [Digital Zoom]  > [4 t]/[2 t]
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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
•
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is compatible with power z oom.•The interchangeable lenses (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) are not compat ible with power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
>  [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[ON]/[OFF]
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication•[Step Zoom] is disabled during motion 
picture recording.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last tu
rned this unit 
off are automatically restored.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
[ON]/[OFF]
MENU
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re cording are 
operable)
•
If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power zoom (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), 
you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion for pictures  by setting [Ex. Tele Conv.] 
(P193)  to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
•When [Step Zoom]  (P196) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Not available in these cases:
•
Touch zoom is not available in the following cases:–In Self Shot Mode
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly
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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in 
use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the 
flash is closed.
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Forcing the flash off ([ Œ])
When the flash is closed or pic tures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture 
recording, etc., [ Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and t he flash 
will not fire.
•
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that i t will not fire. 
						

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In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
•When recording motion pictures•When using the electronic shutter
•When [HDR] is set to [ON]•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]•When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is  set
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if th e subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of  white saturation will blink black 
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case,  we recommend that you 
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P204) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, th e lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood . 
						

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∫The available flash range (approximation)
When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be 
blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark 
areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and 
the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary 
depending on the lens used. Check the distance to the subject 
when taking a picture.
•
These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] , and [ISO Limit Set] (P158) is 
set to [OFF].
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash  while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior  to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indi cating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
WideTe l e
0.4 m (1.3 feet) to 4.5 m (15 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 2.8 m (9.2 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
WideTe l e
0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 4.0 m (13 feet) 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 2.8 m (9.2 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
WideTe l e
1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 4.5 m (15 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 2.8 m (9.2 feet)