Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual
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Applicable modes:
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select item, and press [MENU/
SET].
•Select focus mode according to the movement of the
subject and the scene you are recording.
•The set focus mode will be assigned to [AF] of the focus
mode lever.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
[MENU] >[Custom] >[AFS/AFF/AFC]
ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)
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Applicable modes:
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select item, and press [MENU/
SET].
•Select focus mode according to the movement of the
subject and the scene you are recording.
•The set focus mode will be assigned to [AF] of the focus
mode lever.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
[MENU] >[Custom] >[AFS/AFF/AFC]
ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)
AFSSubject is still...")
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)•When you focus manually, display is switched to the
assist screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B).
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)•When you focus manually, display is switched to the
assist screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B).
•When [Peaking] in the...")
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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.
1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the
exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
•Select [ n0] to return to the original exposure.
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
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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.
1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the
exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
•Select [ n0] to return to the original exposure.
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens...")
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Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the
self-timer, for when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then
press [MENU/SET]
.
•To cancel the drive mode, select [ ]. The setting will switch to [Single].•Settings for each drive mode can be changed by pressing 3.
Drive modeDescription of settings
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Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the
self-timer, for when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then
press [MENU/SET]
.
•To cancel the drive mode, select [ ]. The setting will switch to [Single].•Settings for each drive mode can be changed by pressing 3.
Drive modeDescription of settings
1[Single] (P24)When the shutter button is...")
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
•
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group.
1Press 4 () .
2Press 2/1 to select the burst icon ([ ],
etc.), and then press 3.
3Select the burst speed with 2/1, and then
press [MENU/SET].
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
•
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group.
1Press 4 () .
2Press 2/1 to select the burst icon ([ ],
etc.), and then press 3.
3Select the burst speed with 2/1, and then
press [MENU/SET].
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4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
¢5 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first
picture.
¢ 6 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the
subject.
¢ 7 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
[SH]¢2
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4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
¢5 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first
picture.
¢ 6 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the
subject.
¢ 7 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
[SH]¢2
(Super high speed)[H]
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes:
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
1Press 4 () .
2Press to 2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon
(
[ ], etc.), and then press 3.
3Press 2/1 to select the compensation
range, and then press
[MENU/SET].
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes:
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
1Press 4 () .
2Press to 2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon
(
[ ], etc.), and then press 3.
3Press 2/1 to select the compensation
range, and then press
[MENU/SET].
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A Auto Bracket indication•If you press and hold the shutter...")
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon
([ ], etc.), and then press 3.
3Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the
self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET]
.
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and
then press it fully to take the picture.
ItemDescription of settings
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon
([ ], etc.), and then press 3.
3Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the
self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET]
.
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and
then press it fully to take the picture.
ItemDescription of settings
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals....")
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Applicable modes:
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of a lens
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Applicable modes:
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the
time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)
Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of a lens
A lens based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four...")
51 Recording (ENG) VQT5A95 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group. 1Press 4 () . 2Press 2/1 to select the burst icon ([ ], etc.), and then press 3. 3Select the burst speed with 2/1, and then press [MENU/SET]. 31/3H 0RUHVHWWLQJV SHHMLVLLV DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 51 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
52 Recording VQT5A95 (ENG) 4Focus on the subject and take a picture. •Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫Focusing in Burst Mode ¢5 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢ 6 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the subject. ¢ 7 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range. [SH]¢2 (Super high speed)[H] (High speed)[M] (Middle speed)[L] (Low speed) Burst speed (pictures/ second)Electronic shutter [ON] 4010 42 Electronic shutter [OFF] 542 Live View during Burst Mode None None Available Available ¢ 1 With RAW files — 9¢3, 4 Without RAW files Max. 80Depends on the capacity of the card¢ 4 ¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures ¢ 2 The electronic shutter will operate. ¢ 3 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the recording menu, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced) ¢ 4 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used. Focus ModeFocus/Release PriorityFocus AFS [FOCUS] At the first picture [RELEASE] AFF/AFC ¢ 5[FOCUS] Normal focusing¢6 [RELEASE] Predicted focusing¢7 MF —Focus set with Manual Focus AFS AFSH DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 52 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
53 Recording (ENG) VQT5A95 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. 1Press 4 () . 2Press to 2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon ( [ ], etc.), and then press 3. 3Press 2/1 to select the compensation range, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Focus on the subject and take a picture. A Auto Bracket indication•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that you set is taken. •The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures that you set is taken.•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. ∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. •Exit the menu after it is set. [MENU] >[Rec] >[Auto Bracket] 31/3H 0RUHVHWWLQJV 31/3 -3-2-1 0 +1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3-3-2-1 0 +1 +2 +321331/332/33151/352/35171/372/371 AFSAFS60 iL4:3 A DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 53 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
54 Recording VQT5A95 (ENG) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1Press 4 (). 2Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon ([ ], etc.), and then press 3. 3Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET] . 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ItemDescription of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. 31/3H 0RUHVHWWLQJV 10 10210 DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 54 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
55 Recording (ENG) VQT5A95 Optical Image Stabilizer The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. There are two types of Optical Image Stabilizers, the one built into a lens and the one built into this unit. The Optical Image Stabilizer of either a lens or this unit will be enabled. ∫Compatible Optical Image Stabilizers The Optical Image Stabilizer of either a lens or this unit works depending on the lens in use. Lens in useOptical Image Stabilizer function Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens Supporting the Optical Image Stabilizer function •The interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) supports the Optical Image Stabilizer function. Only the Optical Image Stabilizer function of the lens will be enabled. P56 Not supporting the Optical Image Stabilizer function •The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) does not support the Optical Image Stabilizer function.Only the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit will be enabled.P57 Four Thirds mount specification lens •Use a mount adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional). Supporting the Optical Image Stabilizer functionOnly the Optical Image Stabilizer function of the lens will be enabled.P56 Not supporting the Optical Image Stabilizer functionOnly the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit will be enabled.P57 Leica mount specification lens • Use a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional). Only the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit will be enabled.P57 Lenses other than those listed above that can be attached to this unitOnly the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit will be enabled.P57 DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 55 ページ ２０１３年７月１６日 火曜日 午後９時３１分
56 Recording VQT5A95 (ENG) Applicable modes: 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •Exit the menu after it is set. •When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of a lens A lens based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer function is required. (P55) [MENU] >[Rec] >[Stabilizer] >[Operation Mode] ItemDescription of settings [] ([Normal])Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for. [] ([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction). [OFF][Stabilizer] does not work. (This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] switch.) VQT5A95~Body1_eng.fm 56 ページ ２０１３年７月１６日 火曜日 午後６時３４分
57 Recording (ENG) VQT5A95 Applicable modes: 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •Exit the menu after it is set. Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit If your lens does not support the Optical Im age Stabilizer function or is not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard, the Optical Image Stabilizer of this unit can be used. (P55) • The Optical Image Stabilizer of this unit works only when taking pictures. If your lens is not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard, make the following settings: • Set the [Shoot w/o Lens] to [ON]. (P85)•Set the focal length of your lens in [Focal Length Set]. (P58)–If a lens not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard is in use when the Optical Image Stabilizer of this unit is available, a confirmation message for the focal length setting is displayed after this unit is turned on. Selecting [Yes] enables you to set [Focal Length Set] in [Stabilizer]. [MENU] >[Rec] >[Stabilizer] ItemDescription of settings [Operation Mode] [] ([Normal]) Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for. [] ([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction). [OFF][Stabilizer] does not work. [Focal Length Set]¢The focal length of your l ens can be set or registered. ¢This item can be set only when your lens is not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard. DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 57 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
58 Recording VQT5A95 (ENG) •When a lens based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard is in use, a focal length is set automatically. •If your lens is based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard but does not have a communication function with the camera, set the focal length of the lens. 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select [Focal Length Set] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1. •A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can be set.•Set a focal length written on the body of your lens, etc. •If the focal length setting for your lens is not found, select a value close to the focal length of your lens. •If your lens is a zoom lens, select a value according to the focal length at the time of recording. 4Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Registering a focal length 1Perform step 3 in “Setting the focal length of a lens”.2Press 4. 3Press 2/1 to select the focal length to be overwritten and then press [DISP.]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. •Up to 3 focal length settings can be registered.•Exit the menu after it is set. ∫ Setting a registered focal length 1On the screen in step 3 of “Setting the focal length of a lens”, press 4.2Press 2/1 to select the registered focal length and then press [MENU/SET]. Setting the focal length of a lens Preparations: Set the [Shoot w/o Lens] to [ON]. (P85) [MENU] >[Rec] >[Stabilizer] DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 58 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
59 Recording (ENG) VQT5A95 Taking Pictures with the Zoom Applicable modes: ∫Types of zooms and recording magnification ¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [4:3] is selected. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] setting. ¢2 When recording quality setting [FHD/60p], [FHD/60i], [FHD/30p] or [FHD/24p] is selected. FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele Conversion (EX) (P82)Digital Zoom (P82) Recording magnification Different depending on the lens used. When taking still pictures: Max. 2 k¢1 When recording motion pictures: 2.4k¢2 When selecting [2 k] When selecting [4 k] Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 59 ページ ２０１３年７月１８日 木曜日 午前９時４９分
60 Recording VQT5A95 (ENG) 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. • Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is not in use. •The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is closed. Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. •Open the flash. 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Changing Flash Mode [MENU] >[Rec] >[Flash] DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 60 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分