Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Basic
¢Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group 
will be deleted.)
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press  3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•[Delete All]  > Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when  [All Delete 
Except Favorite]  is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press  3/4/
2/ 1 to select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set.  (Repeat this step.)
•[‚ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [MENU/SET] is 
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
4(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press  2 to select [OK], and then 
press [MENU/SET] to execute.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC 
adaptor (optional).
•Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them, 
use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for 
the subject and scene.
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Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode. 
( ± : possible, —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red.
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. 
It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 
2 , and then pressing the shutter button halfway. For 
details, refer to  P150.
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness ±—
Setting the color tone  ±—
Defocus Control ±±
Menus that can be set Refer to P85 for details. Refer to  P85 for details.
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∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET].
•Press  2, and press  3/4 to select [ ] or [ ].
2Press  2/1  to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
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Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the description of 
the selected mode.
∫ Scene Detection
When taking pictures
¢ 1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be  displayed for birthdays of registered faces 
(P199)  already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
It is also possible to display 
the selection screen by 
touching the Recording Mode 
icon in Recording Mode.
¦
>[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
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[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Food]
[i-Baby]
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[i-Sunset]
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Recording Modes
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it 
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the scene detection has been identified as [ ],  the shutter speed will be slower than normal. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subjec t will be chosen when set to AF tracking.
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
∫About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. 
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
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Open the flash when the flash is to be used.  (P217)•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫Functions that work automatically
The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the 
optimal settings. –
Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/ Face Detection /Auto White Balance/
Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr 
NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Quick AF]/ [AF Assist Lamp]
¦>[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light]
[i-Macro]
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Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size, color and shape of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera 
is shaken, when zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
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∫Menus that can be set
Only the following menus can be set.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
MenuItem
[Rec] [Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Burst Rate]/[Auto 
Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/[Electronic 
Shutter]/[Shutter Delay]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space]/[Stabilizer]/[Face 
Recog.]/[Profile Setup]
[Motion 
Picture]
Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on 
P235.
[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[
AFS/AFF/AFC]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/
[Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Peaking]/
[Histogram]/[Guide Line]/[Highlight] /[Constant Preview]/[Dial Guide]/[LVF 
Disp.Style]/[Monitor Disp. Style]/[Monitor Info. Disp.]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining 
Disp.]/[Auto Review]/[Fn Button Set]/[Q.MENU]/[Dial Set.]/[Video Button]/
[Power Zoom Lens]/[Eye Sensor]/[Touch Settings]/[Touch Scroll]/[Menu 
Guide]/[Shoot w/o Lens]
[Setup] All menu items can be set.   (P51)
Intelligent Auto Mode
MenuItem
[Rec][Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Burst Rate]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop 
Motion Animation]/[Face Recog.]
[Motion 
Picture]Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on 
P235.
[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[AFS/AFF/AFC]/[Guide Line]/[Remaining Disp.]
[Setup]All menu items can be set.  (P51)
The Backlight Compensation
–When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightne ss of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Plus 
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Recording Modes
Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches 
between brightness setting operation  (P87), Defocus Control operation, and normal 
operation.
•Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intel ligent Auto Mode, the camera switches between 
Defocus Control operation and normal operation.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
3Record pictures or motion pictures.
∫ When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
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Press [MENU/SET] to end the Defocus Control operation.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
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•Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø]. The position of the AF 
area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)
•Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is 
used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.
•Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during 
the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and  color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen.
•Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control  (P86) and 
end operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
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Recording Modes
1Press 1 to display the setting screen.
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
∫Change the settings by using the touch panel
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[ ]: Color tone
[ ]: Brightness
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
•If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default 
level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording 
Mode.
•The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the 
camera is switched to another Recording Mode.
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
•The shutter speed is automatically set between about 
15 seconds and 1/8000th of a second in the following 
cases.
–When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO200].–When the aperture value is set to F1.7 [when the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is 
attached].
–When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) 
is attached].
3While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program 
Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial.
•It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation 
(P166)  every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed.
•The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.
•To cancel Program Shift, turn off this unit or  rotate the front/rear dial until the Program 
Shift indication disappears.
Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push AE]. 
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Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Expo.Meter] >[ON]/[OFF]
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When [Expo.Meter] is set to [ON], the exposure meter  B will 
be displayed when performing Program Shift, setting the 
aperture value or adjusting the shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display 
information for screen by pressing [DISP.].  (P71)
•The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if 
no operation is performed.
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