Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Shutter (Drive) Settings
Focusing in Burst Mode
The method for achieving focus varies depending on the focus mode (
[AFS/AFF/AFC] 
(P147)  and Manual Focus   (P158)) and the [Focus/Release Priority]   (P157) setting in the 
[Custom] menu.
¢ 1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first 
picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
•We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to 
keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to  P333 for 
information about the shutter remote control.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when the Focus mode is [AFS] or [MF]), the 
exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the 
subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the change in the brightness of the subject, the 
second picture and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set 
to [H] (when the Focus mode is [AFF] or [AFC]),  [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take 
a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat 
the recording of pictures.
•It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures 
continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For 
continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended.
Focus ModeFocus/Release  PriorityFocus
AFS [FOCUS]
At the first picture
[RELEASE]
AFF/AFC
¢ 1[FOCUS]
Normal focusing¢2
[RELEASE]
Predicted focusing¢3
MF —Focus set with Manual Focus 
						

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Shutter (Drive) Settings
Not available in these cases:
•
The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Mini ature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)•In the following cases, [ SH ] in Burst Mode cannot be used.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]–When using [Shutter Delay] 
						

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Shutter (Drive) Settings
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Press  4 () .
2Press to 2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon 
(
[ ], etc.), and then press 3.
3Press 2/1 to select the compensation 
range, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the 
camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.  
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Shutter (Drive) Settings
∫Canceling the Auto Bracket
Select  [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from among the drive modes. 
(P178)
∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4  to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Auto Bracket]
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[Single/Burst 
Settings] [ ] (single)[Sequence]
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[] (burst) [` /0/ _]
[Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures) [5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures) 
						

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•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation value, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation value.
Not available in these cases:
•
The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene 
Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Mini ature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set.–When recording motion pictures
–When recording using the flash–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set) 
						

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Shutter (Drive) Settings
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 4 ().
2Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon 
([ ], etc.), and then press  3.
3Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the 
self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET]
.
ItemDescription of settings
Picture is taken 10 seconds  after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
•When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
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4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into 
focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
•If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a 
picture even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the 
[Custom] menu to [RELEASE]. (P157)
•The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is 
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks 
again after the first and the second pictures are taken and 
the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks.
∫ Canceling the self-timer
Select  [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from among the drive modes. 
(P178)
•
It is also possible to cancel by turning off this unit. (When [Self Timer Auto Off]  (P59) is set to 
[ON])
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. 
						

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•Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [ ] is selected.
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.
Not available in these cases:
•
It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–When White Balance Bracket is set
–[Multi Exp.]•Self-timer is disabled in the following cases.–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set) 
						

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Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals 
[Time Lapse Shot]
Applicable modes: 
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and 
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
Pictures are recorded as a single Picture Group (P240).
You can create motion pictures using [Time Lapse Video] in [Playback] menu.  (P255)
•
Set the date and time settings in advance.  (P38)
∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[MENU]
>[Rec] >[Time Lapse Shot]
ItemDescription of settings
[Start Time] [Now]
Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time 
Set]
You can set the time to start recording. Any time up to 
23 hours 59 minutes ahead can be set.
Select the item (hour or minute) by pressing 
2/1 , set 
the start time by pressing  3/4 , and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[Shooting 
Interval]/
[Image 
Count]
The recording interval and the  number of pictures can be set.
2 /1 : Select the item (minute/second/number of pictures)
3 /4 : Setting
[MENU/SET]: Set
•
A recording interval ranging from 1 second to 99 minutes and 59 seconds 
can be set at 1 second interval.
•The number of pictures ranging from 1 to 9999 can be set. 
						

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3Press 3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press the shutter button fully.
•The recording starts automatically.•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed 
for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power turned off. 
When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the 
power manually, press the shutter button halfway.
•If [Fn3] is pressed or [ ] is touched while this unit is turned on, a selection screen 
asking you to pause or end will be displayed. Operate in accordance with the screen. 
Also, if [Fn3] is pressed or [ ] is touched during the pause, a selection screen asking 
you to resume or end will be displayed. Pressing the shutter button fully will also enable 
you to resume from the pause.
•This function is not for use in a security camera.•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, 
or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful.
•Recording may not be consistent with the set recording interval or the set number of pictures 
depending on recording conditions.
•Recording may be skipped when the recording time is longer than the recording interval, such 
as long time exposure.
•We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and a 
DC coupler (optional).
•[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases.
During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning 
on this unit. Turn off this unit when replacing the battery or the card.
–When the charge on the battery runs out
–Turning the camera off•Do not connect the AV cable (optional), the HDMI mini cable, or the USB connection cable 
(supplied) during Time Lapse Shooting.
•When only one picture is taken, it will not be saved as a group picture.
Not available in these cases:
•
[Time Lapse Shot] is not available in the following cases.–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]