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Recording Modes
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [ISO200] when you switch...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-95.png "Page 96
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Recording Modes
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [ISO200] when you switch...")
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode:
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-98.png "Page 99
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode:
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press 2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫...")
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Recording Modes
•To change Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene Switch] ,
and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2.•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]/[Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/
[Highlight Shadow]/[HDR]/[Digital Zoom]/[Multi Exp.]
•Although white balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-99.png "Page 100
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Recording Modes
•To change Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene Switch] ,
and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2.•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]/[Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/
[Highlight Shadow]/[HDR]/[Digital Zoom]/[Multi Exp.]
•Although white balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene,...")
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Recording Modes
[Clear Portrait]The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is
defocused to create a clear portrait.
Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger
look.Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance
the effect by zooming in as much as...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-100.png "Page 101
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Recording Modes
[Clear Portrait]The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is
defocused to create a clear portrait.
Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger
look.Tips
•
If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance
the effect by zooming in as much as...")
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Recording Modes
[Clear in Backlight]Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the
subject’s face.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ‰ ].)
•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance
may appear too bright or too dark.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face] Moderate background...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-101.png "Page 102
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Recording Modes
[Clear in Backlight]Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the
subject’s face.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ‰ ].)
•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance
may appear too bright or too dark.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face] Moderate background...")
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Recording Modes
[Distinct Scenery]Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky] On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the
sky just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-102.png "Page 103
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Recording Modes
[Distinct Scenery]Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky] On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the
sky just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.")
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Recording Modes
[Glistening Water]The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and
slightly bluish.
•
Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate
the nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-103.png "Page 104
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Recording Modes
[Glistening Water]The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and
slightly bluish.
•
Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate
the nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may...")
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Recording Modes
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]The warm color tone creates a warm image of the
nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is
due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark
places.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an
artistic nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-104.png "Page 105
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Recording Modes
[Warm Glowing Nightscape]The warm color tone creates a warm image of the
nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is
due to signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark
places.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an
artistic nightscape.Tips
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The...")
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Recording Modes
[Clear Night Portrait]Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits
against the nightscape.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for
about 1 second after taking the picture.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated.•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is
due to signal processing and is not a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-105.png "Page 106
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Recording Modes
[Clear Night Portrait]Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits
against the nightscape.Tips
•
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for
about 1 second after taking the picture.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated.•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is
due to signal processing and is not a...")
101 Recording Modes [Clear Portrait]The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is defocused to create a clear portrait. Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. [Silky Skin] Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger look.Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. •The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a subject, as well. •This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting. [Backlit Softness] When backlighted, the overall screen brightness is increased. Portraits are softened and infused with light.
102 Recording Modes [Clear in Backlight]Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the subject’s face.Tips • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ‰ ].) •White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too dark. •When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated. [Relaxing Tone] The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood. [Sweet Childs Face] Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted draws attention to the child’s face. Touch the face. •A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the touched location. Tips •If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject.
103 Recording Modes [Distinct Scenery]Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery. [Bright Blue Sky] On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to create a vibrant image of the blue sky. [Romantic Sunset Glow] The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the sky just after sunset. [Vivid Sunset Glow] Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset.
104 Recording Modes [Glistening Water]The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and slightly bluish. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. •Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the objects other than water surface. [Clear Nightscape] Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate the nightscape.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Cool Night Sky] Blue tones are enhanced to create a cool and sophisticated image of the night sky after sunset.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
105 Recording Modes [Warm Glowing Nightscape]The warm color tone creates a warm image of the nightscape.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Artistic Nightscape] A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an artistic nightscape.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Glittering Illuminations] The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
106 Recording Modes [Clear Night Portrait]Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits against the nightscape.Tips • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].) •We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture. •When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] , the flash is not activated.•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. [Soft Image of a Flower] The soft focus creates a diffused image.Tips • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it. •Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. •The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About the focus distance reference mark” on P163 for the focus range. •When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. •Close-up regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so time is required to focus if you take a picture of a distant subject. •When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction. •If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly.
107 Recording Modes [Appetizing Food]The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food look appealing.Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. •We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. •For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it. [Cute Dessert] The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the cuteness of the dessert.Tips • If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject. •We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it. [Freeze Animal Motion] The faster shutter speed preven ts blur and captures a clear image of the fast moving animal.
108 Recording Modes [Clear Sports Shot]The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at sporting events. [Monochrome] A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment.
109 Recording Modes 1Check the recording direction, and then press [MENU/SET]. •A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. 2Press the shutter button halfway to focus. [Panorama Shot]Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama. Changing the recording direction 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Rec] > [Panorama Settings] > [Direction] 2 Select the recording direction, and then press [MENU/SET]. [ ] (left > right)/[ ] (right > left)/[ ] (bottom > top)/[ ] (top > bottom) Adding an image effect 1 Select the menu. [MENU] > [Rec] > [Panorama Settings] > [Filter Select] 2 Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters). • With the same operation as the Creative Control Mode, the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode can be added. (P113) (excluding [Toy Effect], [Toy Pop], [Miniature Effect], and [Sunshine]) •During panorama picture recording, the following image effects of the Creative Control Mode are not visible on the screen: –[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]•If no image effect is to be added, select [No Effect]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].
110 Recording Modes 3Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small circle in the direction of the arrow on the screen. 4Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording. •Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.•Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide. ∫Change the settings by using the touch panel • The recording direction and an image effect can also be set by touching [ ]. [ ]: Recording direction [ ]: Selects an image effect (filter) [ ]: Adjusts an image effect (This is displayed only when an image effect is set) [ ]: Adjusts an image effect (This is displayed only when [One Point Color] is set) Recording from left to right • Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow. A Recording direction and panning (Guide) A