Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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 intentionally 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 [Fn2] 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...

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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...

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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 [Fn2] 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.
•Press [DISP.] or touch [Reset] to reset the frame...

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∫Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Press [Fn2] 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.
3Adjust the size of the light source by rotating the rear 
dial.
•...

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Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode: 
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu.
3Press  3/4 to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording.
•Press the...

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•Aperture value–Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When subjects are...

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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
•
Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
1Start recording.
2To u c h  [ ] .
3Touch icon.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the operation varies depending on the 
position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture...

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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode: 
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in 
Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.
•
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be 
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. (, , , , )
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the custom set to...

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You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ] or [ ] is called up.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
•The custom set registered for [ ], [ ] or [ ] is called up. The most recently 
used custom set is called up.
•To change a custom set
>To steps 
2 and 3.
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the...

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Image and Picture Quality Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect 
[Photo Style]
Applicable modes: 
6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the 
items such as color or picture quality 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 [Standard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned...