Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
¢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] settings.
•Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture si zes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ] or [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking...

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Zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion in steps
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Ex. Tele Conv.] >[ZOOM]
A Magnification level of the Extended Tele Conversion
The operation can be performed by using the zoom lever or  3/4/2/1.
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This can be used only when recording pictures.•To operate the zoom with the cursor buttons, press the function button to which [Zoom 
Control]
 in  [Fn Button Set]   (P47) of the [Custom] menu has been set.•When using an interchangeable lens that supports the...

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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 is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area]  (P231) setting to 
the mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•Extended Tele Conversion is not available in the following cases.
–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Toy Effect]/[Toy...

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Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom). –
The interchangeable lenses (H-H020A, H-FS1442A) are not compatible with power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.) [MENU] >[Custom] >[Power Zoom Lens]
ItemDescription of settings
[Disp Focal 
Length]
When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A Focal...

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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.
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P186) for taking 
pictures.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed.
Not available in these cases:
•[Digital...

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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding are operable)
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] (P214) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch...

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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.
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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.
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
•Be careful not to...

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•The available flash range is an approximation.•This is the range when [ISO Limit Set] (P176) 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 deformed or 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...

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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].
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second 
flash is activated.
Changing Flash Mode
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Flash]
ItemDescription of settings...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢2 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/320 of a second 
(1/250th of a second with an external flash).
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The...