Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Image and Picture Quality Settings
•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a 
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them 
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ].
Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–[Photo Style]/[Highlight Shadow]/[i.Dynamic]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Space] 
([Rec] menu)
–Scene Guide Mode–Creative Control Mode
•In the following case, [ ], [ ], and [ ] cannot be set.–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) 
						

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Setting Image-Related Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according to the recording conditions.•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:
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can  be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW].•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.
Compensating the contrast and exposure 
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)
[MENU] >[Rec] >[i.Dynamic]
Raising the resolution [i.Resolution]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[i.Resolution] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, 
for example, the contrast between t he background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.
•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is set to [ON].•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).
Not available in these cases:
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[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.
•[HDR] is not available in the following cases.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
Combining pictures with different exposures [HDR]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[HDR]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON]Records HDR pictures.
[OFF]Does not record HDR pictures.
[SET]
[Dynamic Range]
[AUTO]: Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the 
differences between the bright and dark areas.
[ n1EV]/[ n2EV]/[ n3EV]:
Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure parameters.
[Auto Align]
[ON]: Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other problems  that can cause the images to  misalign. Recommended for use 
during hand-held shooting.
[OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted. Recommended when a tripod is  used. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery  etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the same time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:
–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]
–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as a result of  the lens characteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions.•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
Not available in these cases:
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Correction is not possible  in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
–Recording still pictures while recording a mo tion picture [only when set to [ ] (motion 
picture priorities)].
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].
•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Reducing the long shutter noise [Long Shtr NR]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Long Shtr NR]
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery [Shading Comp.]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Shading Comp.] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
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Depending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
•Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] in the following case.–When recording motion pictures
Setting the color space [Color Space]
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Color Space]
SettingsDescription of settings
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB]Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AF].
2Set [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Custom] menu to 
[AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. (P147)
3Press 2 ().
4Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•AF area selection screen is displayed when  4 is pressed 
while [ š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation 
in the AF area selection screen, refer to  P153.
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
Not available in these cases:
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It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
•The [ ] is disabled in the following case.–[AFF]/[AFC] ([AFS/AFF/AFC])
MFAF 
						

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Focus and Exposure Settings
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.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
[MENU] >[Custom] >[AFS/AFF/AFC]
Item
The movement of the 
subject and the scene (recommended)
Description of settings
AFS Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.)
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed 
while it is pressed halfway.
AFFMovement cannot be 
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus 
Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed 
automatically when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match 
the movement automatically.
AFC
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus 
Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter 
button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly 
performed to match the movement of the 
subject. When the subject is moving, the 
focusing is performed by predicting the subject 
position at the time of recording. (Movement 
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•Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on 
P21.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.•Exit the menu after it is set.
Not available in these cases:
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When [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode is set, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele 
or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•Press the shutter button halfway again when it  is difficult to focus on the subject.
•While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen. 
						

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Focus and Exposure Settings
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus 
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter 
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is 
displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns 
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P153)•When [š] is selected and [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [ ], the camera will adjust the 
exposure to suit the person’s face.  (P168)
Not available in these cases:
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection 
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to 
[].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle
–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen
–When there is little contrast on the faces–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being
–When the camera is shaking
Type of the Auto Focus Mode
About [ š] ([Face Detection]) 
						

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Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫ When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the 
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.•Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time  2 is 
pressed in the Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode.
∫ When operating the touch screen
You can lock the subject by touching it.
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Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
A