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Focus and Exposure Settings
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
B Flash Adjust
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.].•The Exposure Compensation value can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-165.png "Page 166
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Focus and Exposure Settings
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
B Flash Adjust
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.].•The Exposure Compensation value can...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure
Compensation. (P223)
•When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-166.png "Page 167
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Focus and Exposure Settings
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure
Compensation. (P223)
•When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness
[Metering Mode]
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
•
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.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable
exposure by...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-167.png "Page 168
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness
[Metering Mode]
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
•
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.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable
exposure by...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture
[Multi Exp.]
Applicable modes:
You can shoot up to four exposures per image.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway
down to take the next picture.
•Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]
for one of the following operations.
4Shooting the second, third, and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-168.png "Page 169
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture
[Multi Exp.]
Applicable modes:
You can shoot up to four exposures per image.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/
SET].
3Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway
down to take the next picture.
•Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]
for one of the following operations.
4Shooting the second, third, and...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
∫About Automatic Gain Control setting
Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step
1 and set it.
∫ Combining RAW images in the card
On the screen shown in step
1, set [Overlay] to [ON]. After [Start], Images in the card will
be displayed. Select the RAW images, press [MENU/SET], and continue recording.
•
[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
•Image is not recorded until completion.•The recording information displayed for pictures taken with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-169.png "Page 170
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Focus and Exposure Settings
∫About Automatic Gain Control setting
Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step
1 and set it.
∫ Combining RAW images in the card
On the screen shown in step
1, set [Overlay] to [ON]. After [Start], Images in the card will
be displayed. Select the RAW images, press [MENU/SET], and continue recording.
•
[Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit.
•Image is not recorded until completion.•The recording information displayed for pictures taken with...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
1Select the menu.
2Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the
brightness for.
•AF area setting screen is displayed. (P153)•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the
center of the AF area. The position follows the movement
of the AF area.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE.
•Touching [Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and the AF area to the
center.
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Focus and Exposure Settings
1Select the menu.
2Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE].
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the
brightness for.
•AF area setting screen is displayed. (P153)•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the
center of the AF area. The position follows the movement
of the AF area.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE.
•Touching [Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and the AF area to the
center.
4Touch...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
•When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched
position before recording takes place.
•At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched
location.
Not available in these cases:
•
[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases.
–In Manual Focus–When using the Digital Zoom.–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-172.png "Page 173
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Focus and Exposure Settings
•When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched
position before recording takes place.
•At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched
location.
Not available in these cases:
•
[AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases.
–In Manual Focus–When using the Digital Zoom.–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
1Press 3 ().
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of
ISO sensitivity.
•It...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-173.png "Page 174
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
1Press 3 ().
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of
ISO sensitivity.
•It...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P176) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P217.•When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 3200].•When [Direct Focus Area] (P155) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-174.png "Page 175
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Focus and Exposure Settings
¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P176) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P217.•When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 3200].•When [Direct Focus Area] (P155) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor...")
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Applicable modes:
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF]
•
It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Not available in these cases:
•
[ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
Applicable modes:
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Focus and Exposure Settings
Applicable modes:
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF]
•
It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Not available in these cases:
•
[ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
Applicable modes:
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171 Focus and Exposure Settings Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face. You can optimize just the brightness for a touched position or by optimizing the brightness when using Touch AF, you can optimize both the focus and brightness for the touched position. ∫ Canceling the Touch AE function Touch [ ] . • [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimization position is canceled. Not available in these cases: •[Touch AE] is not available in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom.–When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE]. (P172) Optimizing only the brightness for a touched position 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. •The setting screen for the brightness optimization position is displayed. •[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE. 3Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization position back to the center. 4Touch [Set]. AE AEAE 0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï6HW 5HVHW
172 Focus and Exposure Settings 1Select the menu. 2Select [Touch AF] and then touch [AF+AE]. 3Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •AF area setting screen is displayed. (P153)•The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of the AF area. The position follows the movement of the AF area. •[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE. •Touching [Reset] returns the brightness optimization position and the AF area to the center. 4Touch [Set]. •The AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed on the touched position.•Touching [ ] returns [Metering Mode] to the original setting and cancels the brightness optimization position. The AF area setting is also canceled. •Touching [ ] returns [Metering Mode] to the original setting and cancels the brightness optimization position. Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position [MENU] >[Custom] >[Touch Settings] When the background has become too bright, etc., the brightness contrast with the background can be adjusted by compensating the exposure. 0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï6HW 5HVHW AE
173 Focus and Exposure Settings •When recording with the Touch Shutter, the focus and brightness are optimized for the touched position before recording takes place. •At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location. Not available in these cases: • [AF+AE], which optimizes the focus and brightness, does not work in the following cases. –In Manual Focus–When using the Digital Zoom.–When the AF area has been set by using the cursor button
174 Focus and Exposure Settings Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1Press 3 (). 2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial. •You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.]. 3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity. •It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. 4Press the rear dial to set. ISO ISOLIMIT LIMITOFF OFF AUTO AUTO 2002004040ISOISO ISOISOISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTO AUTO
175 Focus and Exposure Settings ¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P176) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set]. ¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P217.•When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON], the lSO sensitivity can be set up to [ISO 3200].•When [Direct Focus Area] (P155) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate to movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu (P43). •Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode. [AUTO]/[200] to [3200] ISO sensitivityDescription of settings AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. •Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 (Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 •The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 125¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P176) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase. 200 25600 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed SlowFast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess
176 Focus and Exposure Settings Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF] • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. Not available in these cases: • [ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode) –When recording motion pictures Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV ], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].) Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity [MENU] >[Rec] >[ISO Limit Set] Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity [MENU] >[Rec] >[ISO Increments] Settings [1/3 EV] [L.125] ¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600 ]/ [2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] [1 EV] [L.125]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600]
177 Focus and Exposure Settings Applicable modes: ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO125]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Extending ISO sensitivity [MENU]>[Rec] >[Extended ISO]
178 Shutter (Drive) Settings 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] . A Drive mode •To cancel the drive mode, select [ ]. The setting will switch to [Single].•Settings for each drive mode can be changed by pressing 3. Not available in these cases: • Not available with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode. Drive modeDescription of settings 1[Single] (P65) When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. 2[Burst] (P179) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed. 3[Auto Bracket] (P183)Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range. 4[Self Timer] (P186) When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed. 31/3H 0RUHVHWWLQJV 1234 A
179 Shutter (Drive) Settings 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 (P240). 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
180 Shutter (Drive) Settings •The Burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[Picture Size] (P139)/[Quality] (P140)/[Sensitivity] (P174)/[AFS/AFF/AFC] (P147)/ [Focus/Release Priority] (P157) •Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.•Refer to P140 for information about RAW files. 4Focus on the subject and take a picture. •Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫Canceling the Burst Mode Select [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from among the drive modes. (P178) [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. AFS AFS60 iHL4:3