Panasonic Dmc Fh7 Owners Manual
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Touch [Ò].2Touch [ Ó].
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [Set].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too
bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after
adjusting to appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Touch [Ò].2Touch [ Ó].
3Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [Set].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too
bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after
adjusting to appropriate brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually")
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings
Note
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The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.
∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings
Note
•
The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.•It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.
∫About [ š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the...")
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∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Touch the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked.
It will continuously adjust the fo cus and exposure automatically
following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking)
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
Note
•Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.•Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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∫Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Touch the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked.
It will continuously adjust the fo cus and exposure automatically
following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking)
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
Note
•Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.•Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the...")
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.
∫ Applicable modes:
·
∫Settings
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.
∫ Applicable modes:
·
∫Settings
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.•If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights....")
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Use this function when you c annot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿n
1Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.2Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.
Note
•EV is an abbreviation of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-79.png "Page 80
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Use this function when you c annot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿n
1Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.2Touch [Exit].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.
Note
•EV is an abbreviation of...")
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
∫ Applicable modes:
·n
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-80.png "Page 81
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
∫ Applicable modes:
·n
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to...")
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
∫ Applicable modes:
ñ· ¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of
card and the Picture Size.
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
∫ Applicable modes:
ñ· ¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of
card and the Picture Size.
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you...")
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
∫ Applicable modes:
ñ·n
∫Settings
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode or Motion Picture Mode.
[Color Mode]
[] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting.
[ ] ([Happy])
¢ 1Image with enhanced...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures
can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved.
∫ Applicable modes:
ñ·n
∫Settings
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode or Motion Picture Mode.
[Color Mode]
[] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting.
[ ] ([Happy])
¢ 1Image with enhanced...")
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when
taking pictures of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-83.png "Page 84
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when
taking pictures of...")
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-84.png "Page 85
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Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫ Applicable modes:
·¿
∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When...")
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playback/EditingVarious methods to play back
You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.
To u c h [ ] .
Touch the Playback Mode icon.
Playback ModeDescription of settings
[Normal Play] (P28)All the images are played back.
[Slide Show] (P87)Images are played back in sequence.
[Filtering Play] (P89)Images are sorted into categories and played back.
[Calendar] (P90) Images are played back by the date the picture was taken.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65785/w64_dmc-fh7_en_adv_om_d-85.png "Page 86
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playback/EditingVarious methods to play back
You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.
To u c h [ ] .
Touch the Playback Mode icon.
Playback ModeDescription of settings
[Normal Play] (P28)All the images are played back.
[Slide Show] (P87)Images are played back in sequence.
[Filtering Play] (P89)Images are sorted into categories and played back.
[Calendar] (P90) Images are played back by the date the picture was taken.")
- 81 - Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ∫ Applicable modes: ·n ∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid. •Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. ∫ Applicable modes: ·∫Settings Note • Refer to P45 for information about the Intelligent Zoom. For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM]. ∫ Applicable modes: ·¿∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • Refer to P45 for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. [i.Exposure] [i.Resolution] [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 k without noticeable deterioration in the picture. [OFF] — [Digital Zoom]
Recording - 82 - For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed. ∫ Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card and the Picture Size. •You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you take a picture.•When the Self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc. •Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.•If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. •[ Œ ] is set for the flash when Burst is set.•Burst cannot be used in [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode. [Burst] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.3 Number of recordable pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.
- 83 - Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. ∫ Applicable modes: ñ·n ∫Settings ¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. ¢ 2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode or Motion Picture Mode. [Color Mode] [] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting. [ ] ([Happy]) ¢ 1Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [ ] ([Natural]) ¢ 2The picture becomes softer. [ ] ([Vivid]) ¢ 2The picture becomes sharper. [ ] ([B/W]) The picture becomes black and white. [ ] ([Sepia]) The picture becomes sepia. [ ] ([Cool]) ¢ 2The picture becomes bluish. [ ] ([Warm]) ¢ 2The picture becomes reddish.
Recording - 84 - For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) ∫ Applicable modes: ·¿ ∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •[AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Self Portrait], [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] and [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode. For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. ∫ Applicable modes: ·¿∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON]. [AF Assist Lamp] [Red-Eye Removal]
- 85 - Recording For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ∫ Applicable modes: ·¿ ∫Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Note • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–In Digital Zoom range.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. •The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode. For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. You can take a picture with date and time of recording. ∫ Applicable modes: ·¿∫Settings Note • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.•When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date. •If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode–[Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu•[Text Stamp], [Resize], and [Cropping] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp] set. •Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates onto the recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (P93) or setup the Date print (P99, 11 2 ) For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Note • Refer to P18 for details. [Stabilizer] [Date Stamp] [ ] ([W/O Time]) Stamp the year, month, and day. [ ] ([With Time]) Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] — [Clock Set]
Playback/Editing - 86 - [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playback/EditingVarious methods to play back You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. To u c h [ ] . Touch the Playback Mode icon. Playback ModeDescription of settings [Normal Play] (P28)All the images are played back. [Slide Show] (P87)Images are played back in sequence. [Filtering Play] (P89)Images are sorted into categories and played back. [Calendar] (P90) Images are played back by the date the picture was taken.
- 87 - Playback/Editing You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. Touch [Start]. ∫ Operations performed during slide show 1Display control panel by touching screen. •If no operation is performed for 2 second s, it will return to original status. 2Operate control panel by touching. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. [Slide Show] Touch the group to playback. •In [Category Selection], touch the category you wish to play back. For details on categories, refer to P89. Play/PauseExit slide show Back to previous picture (In the Pause Mode)Ahead to next picture (In the Pause Mode) Increase volume levelReduce volume level
Playback/Editing - 88 - ∫Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. •[AUTO] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category. •Some [Effect] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically. [Setup] [Duration] or [Repeat] can be set. • [Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.•[Music] cannot be selected when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting. Note •Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show. When [Í] (motion picture) is selected in [Category Selection], the first frames of the motion pictures are displayed as still pictures in a slide show. ItemSettings [Duration] [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]/[3 SEC.]/[5 SEC.] [Repeat] [ON]/[OFF] [Music] [ON]/[OFF]
- 89 - Playback/Editing The images sorted into the category or images set as favorite are played back. ∫About the categories to be sorted It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set. [Filtering Play] ItemDescription of settings [Category Selection] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Touch the category to play back. •Only the category for which pictures have been found can be selected. [Favorite] You can play back the pictures you have set as [Favorite] (P97). Recording information e.g. Scene Modes *[Portrait], [i-Portrait], [Transform], [Self Portrait], [Night Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Cosmetic Mode] ,[Scenery], [i-Scenery], [Sunset], [i-Sunset], [Aerial Photo] .[Night Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [i-Night Scenery], [Starry Sky] [Sports], [Party], [Candle Light], [F ireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo] Î[Baby1]/[Baby2] í[Pet] 1[Food] [Travel Date] Í[Motion Picture]
Playback/Editing - 90 - You can display pictures by recording date.Note • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. •If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed. •You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.•If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2011.•If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback. [Calendar] To u c h [ 3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. •If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. •Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen. Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set]. Touch the picture you wish to play back. •Touch [ ] to return to the calendar search display screen.