Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using 
Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with 
each change of scene.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
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Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait]±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight] ¥——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Childs Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±
[Panorama Shot] ————¥ 
						

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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4  to select [Flash Synchro] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Set it to [1ST] for normal use.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].  (P224)
•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. (except the wireless flash)  (P331)•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
[MENU]>[Rec] >[Flash]
ItemDescription of settings
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4  to select [Flash Adjust.] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [i3 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.•It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P224)
•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an  external flash. (excluding the wireless flash) 
(P331)
Applicable modes: 
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.
•
For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P166.
•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (P331)
Adjust the flash output
[MENU]>[Rec] >[Flash]
Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure 
Compensation 
						

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Applicable modes: 
You can set a flash type at [Firing Mode] in [Flash].
•
When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is displayed on the flash icon on the 
screen.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P40)2Press 3/4  to select [Manual Flash Adjust.] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support the wirel ess control (DMW-FL360L: optional), you can 
control firing of the built-in flash (or a flash attached to the hot shoe of this unit) and three 
flash groups separately.
1Set the external flashes to be controlled to RC Mode, and then place them.
•Set the channel and groups for the external flashes to be controlled.
2Select the menu.
3Press  3/4  to select [Wireless] and then press [MENU/SET].4Press  3/4  to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash icon on the recording 
screen.
•When making detailed settings of the wireless flash, set the following from [Flash] .
Changing the firing mode (Manual flash)
ItemDescription of settings
[TTL]The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL]Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you can shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.
Setting the luminosity ratio (When [MANUAL] is selected)
Setting the wireless flash
Preparations:Open the flash by sliding the flash open lever of this unit.
Alternatively, attach a flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) to this unit.
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Flash] 
						

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[Wireless Channel]
Select the channel that corresponds to the channel of the external flash you want to 
control.
Settings: [1CH]/[2CH]/[3CH]/[4CH]
[Wireless FP]
During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast shutter speed.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Communication Light]
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
[Wireless Setup]
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Press the [DISP.] button to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
ItemDescription of settings
[Built-in 
Flash]¢1,2
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the built-in 
flash.
[OFF]: The built-in flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
The output of the built-in flash is set manually.
BA
C 
						

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¢1 Not available when [Wireless FP] is set to [ON].
¢ 2 When the flash (DMW-FL360L: optional) is attached, [External Flash] is displayed instead of 
[Built-in Flash].
ItemDescription of settings
[External 
Flash]¢1,2
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external 
flash.
[AUTO]: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flash fires only a signal-flash.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•
You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group]
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output of the external  flash.
[AUTO]
¢1: Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The external flashes in t he specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•
You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3]. 
						

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∫Controllable range of the wireless flash
Place the wireless flash with its wireless sensor facing toward the camera. Estimated 
controllable range is shown in the following figure. Controllable range differs depending on 
the surrounding environment.
•
The recommended number of wireless flashes for each group is three or less.
•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exposure. (This can be reduced by 
lowering the output with a diffuser, etc.)
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera autom atically detects red-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
Not available in these cases:
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Placement example
•
In this placement example, flash C is 
placed to erase the shadow of the subject 
that flashes A and B will create.
Correcting red eyes
[MENU] >[Rec] >[Red-Eye Removal]
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Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to  P21 for details.
Applicable modes: 
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the format, size and frame rate
[MENU] >[Motion Picture]> [Rec Format]
ItemFormat
[AVCHD]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a 
high-definition TV, etc.
[MP4]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. 
						

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When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
¢ 2 The sensor output is 30 frames/second
When [MP4] is selected
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound quality,  or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be display ed correctly. Use this unit to playback in 
such case.
•
If you want to use another device to play back motion pictures recorded in [FHD/60p], [FHD/
30p], [FHD/24p] of [AVCHD] or if you want to tr ansfer them to the device, a PC installed with 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder is required.
ItemSizeFrame rateBit rate
[FHD/60p]¢ 11920 k1080
60p 28 Mbps
[FHD/60i]
1920k1080
60i 17 Mbps
[FHD/30p]
1920k1080 60i¢224 Mbps
[FHD/24p] 1920k1080 24p 24 Mbps
[HD/60p] 1280
k720
60p 17 Mbps
ItemSizeFrame rateBit rate
[FHD/60p] 1920
k1080 60p 28 Mbps
[FHD/30p] 1920
k1080
30p 20 Mbps
[HD/30p]
1280
k720 10 Mbps
[VGA/30p]640k
480 4 Mbps 
						

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Motion Picture
∫Indication of the icon
A Format
B Size
C Frame rate (sensor output)
•What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the 
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation for 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened 
when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus varies depending on the focus mode ([AFS/AFF/AFC] 
(P147)  and Manual Focus  (P158)) and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] 
menu.
•
The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilizes a lens drive system to realize a compact and 
bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is 
not a malfunction.
•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with 
[Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you 
to avoid recording the lens noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.  (P147)
How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)
Focus ModeContinuous AFDescription of settings
AFS/AFF/AFC
[ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording. 
(P147)
•To readjust the focus, press the shutter button halfway.
[OFF] The camera maintains the focus position at the start 
of recording.
MF[ON]/[OFF]
You can focus manually. 
(P158)
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