Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Creating Stop Motion Pictures [Stop Motion Animation]
Applicable modes: 
A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.
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Set the date and time settings in advance. (P38)•Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures.  (P240)
1Select the menu.Before creating a motion picture with [Stop Motion Animation]
With [Stop Motion Animation], you can make  a motion picture in which objects appear to 
be moving by making a recording each time you move a doll, etc, in small increments, 
and then splicing the recordings together.
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With this unit, pictures of 1 to 60 frames have to be taken per second of a motion picture.•For smoother motion, record movement in as small increments as possible, and set the frame 
rate per second (frame rate) to a large value.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Stop Motion Animation] 
						

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2Press 3/4 to select the recording method, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].4Press 3/4 to select [New] and then press [MENU/SET].5Press the shutter button fully.
•Up to 9999 frames can be recorded.
6Move the subject to decide on the composition.
•Repeat recording in the same way.•If the camera is turned off during recording, a message for 
resuming the recording is displayed when the camera is 
turned on. Selecting [Yes] allows you to resume the 
recording from the interruption point.
ItemDescription of settings
[Auto 
Shooting] [ON]Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval. When 
the shutter button is pressed fully, recording starts.
[OFF]This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame.
[Shooting 
Interval](Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON])Sets the interval for automatic recording. A value between 1 and 
60 seconds can be set in 1 second intervals.
Press 
2/1  to select the recording interval (seconds), press  3/4  
to set it, and press [MENU/SET].
Recording materials skillfully
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The recording screen displays up to two pictures taken previously. Use them as 
reference for the amount of movement.
•Pressing [ (] allows you to check recorded pictures. Unnecessary pictures can be 
deleted by pressing  [ ] . Pressing [ (]  again will return you to the recording 
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7Touch [ ] to end the recording.
•It can also be ended by selecting [Stop Motion Animation] 
from the [Rec] menu and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•When [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON], select [End] on the 
confirmation screen.
(If [Pause]  has been selected, press the shutter button fully 
to resume the recording.)
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is ended when [Yes] is selected.•Confirmation screen for creating a motion picture is displayed next, so select [Yes].
8Select the methods for creating a motion picture.
•The recording format is set to [MP4].
9Press 3/4 to select [OK] and then press [MENU/
SET].
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•Motion pictures can also be created from [Stop Motion 
Video] in the [Playback] menu.  (P256)
ItemDescription of settings
[Rec Quality]Sets the quality of a motion picture.[FHD/60p]/[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p]
[Frame Rate]
Sets the number of frames per second. The larger the number is, 
the smoother the motion picture will be.
[60fps]¢/[30fps]/[15fps]/[10fps]/[7.5fps]/[6fps]/[3fps]/[1fps]
¢ Only when set to [FHD/60p]
[Sequence]
[NORMAL]:
Splices pictures together in recording order.
[REVERSE]:
Splices pictures together in reverse recording order.
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∫Adding pictures to the Stop Motion Animation group
Selecting [Additional] in step 
4 will display group pictures recorded with [Stop Motion 
Animation]. Select a set of group pictures, press [MENU/SET], and then select [Yes] on the 
confirmation screen.
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Automatic recording may not take place at set intervals because recording takes time under 
certain recording conditions, such as when the flash is used for recording.
•When a picture quality different from the aspect ratio of the original pictures is selected, black 
strips will be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the motion picture.
•When a picture quality with a picture size larger than the original pictures is selected, the 
resolution of the motion picture will deteriorate.
•We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and a 
DC coupler (optional).
•If power supply is lost by unplugging the AC  adaptor or due to a blackout while creating a 
motion picture with the AC adaptor, the motion picture you are creating will not be recorded.
•A motion picture that exceeds the recording time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds and a motion 
picture that exceeds the file size of 4 GB cannot be created.
•A motion picture shorter than 1 second is displayed as “0s” on the motion picture recording time 
(P77) .
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If only one picture was taken, the picture is not saved as a group picture. A picture cannot be 
selected from  [Additional]  when it is the only one that was taken.
Not available in these cases:
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[Stop Motion Animation] is not available in the following cases.
–[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot] 
						

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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of 
Light at once 
[Silent Mode]
Applicable modes: 
This function is useful for recording images in a quiet environment, public facility, etc. or 
recording images of subjects such as babies or animals.
Select the menu.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•Operational sounds are muted, and the flash and the AF Assist lamp are forced off. The 
following settings are fixed.
–[Electronic Shutter]: [ON]
–[Flash Mode]: [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off])–[AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]–[Beep Volume]: [ s](OFF )
–[E-Shutter Vol]: [ ](OFF )–[Speaker Volume]: 0
•Even when [ON] is set, the following functions light up/flash.–Status indicator
–Self-timer indicator–Wi-Fi connection lamp
•Operational sounds of the camera, such as the sound of the lens aperture being adjusted, are 
not muted.
•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Silent Mode] 
						

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Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound 
[Electronic Shutter]
Applicable modes: 
The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical 
shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimized blur. We 
recommended making a trial recording in advance because distorted subjects and 
horizontal stripes may be recorded depending on the recording conditions.
Select the menu.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).
•Under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal stripes may appear on recorded 
pictures. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the 
horizontal stripes.
•If a subject is moving, the subject may appear distorted on the picture taken.•If jitter occurs during recording, distorted subjects may be recorded. Use of a tripod is 
recommended.
•You can turn off the shutter sound at [E-Shutter Vol] in [Beep].  (P53)•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
Not available in these cases:
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[Electronic Shutter] will be fixed to [ON] when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•Not available with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Guide Mode.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Electronic Shutter] 
						

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Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces 
[Face Recog.]
Applicable modes: 
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Select the menu.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY]
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The following functions will also work with the Face 
Recognition function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a 
registered face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)
In Playback Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([Category Play]  (P245))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Face Recog.]
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered. 
						

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•[Face Recog.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [š].•During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognized as another.•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular Face Detection.
•Even when face recognition information has been  registered, pictures taken with [Name] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [Category Play].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed  (P201), Face Recognition 
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by face recognition in [Category Play].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in [Face Rec 
Edit]  (P264) .
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot use [Face Recog.] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide 
Mode)
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
–When recording motion pictures 
						

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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person (up to 3 
pictures/registration).
1Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the Face Recognition 
frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/
SET].
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[New] will not display if there are 6 people already 
registered. Delete a person already registered to register a 
new person.
3Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot 
be registered.
•To display the description of the face registration, press  1 
or touch [ ].
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When face is not recognized during recording
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Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles.  (P200)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.
•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.•Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for 
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.
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4Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can register up to 3 face images.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
ItemDescription of settings
[Name]
It is possible to register names.
1 Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Enter the name.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on  P61.
[Age]
It is possible to register the birthday.
1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press  2/1  to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and then 
press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[Add Images]
To add additional face images.
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Add Images)
1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Perform step 
3 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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This feature requires that at least one facial image remain, once 
registered.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 
selected.