Panasonic LUMIX DMC F7 User Manual
Have a look at the manual Panasonic LUMIX DMC F7 User Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 10737 Panasonic manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
![Page 36
36
Compensating the Exposure
If there is a difference between the subject
and background brightness, since you
cannot set the correct exposure, you can
compensate it.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [EXPOSURE].
3Press 2/1 to set the exposure
compensation.
You can compensate from -2.00 to
+2.00 with 0.25 step.
(Exposure value is the amount of light
given to the CCD by the aperture
value and the shutter speed.
±0.00: the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-35.png "Page 36
36
Compensating the Exposure
If there is a difference between the subject
and background brightness, since you
cannot set the correct exposure, you can
compensate it.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [EXPOSURE].
3Press 2/1 to set the exposure
compensation.
You can compensate from -2.00 to
+2.00 with 0.25 step.
(Exposure value is the amount of light
given to the CCD by the aperture
value and the shutter speed.
±0.00: the...")
![Page 37
37
Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF target and
you press the shutter button, the subject’s
focus is not adjusted. After locking focus
and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a
clear picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Centre the subject in the AF target 1
inside the optical finder and keep the
shutter button pressed halfway (AF/
AE lock) to set it.
2Move the camera keeping the chosen
composition...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-36.png "Page 37
37
Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF target and
you press the shutter button, the subject’s
focus is not adjusted. After locking focus
and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a
clear picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Centre the subject in the AF target 1
inside the optical finder and keep the
shutter button pressed halfway (AF/
AE lock) to set it.
2Move the camera keeping the chosen
composition...")
![Page 38
38
Using the Spot AF
Set the metering mode using the spot area
that is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When [SPOT MODE] is set to [OFF],
evaluation metering is set.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Centre the subject in the spot area
1.
6Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
When taking pictures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-37.png "Page 38
38
Using the Spot AF
Set the metering mode using the spot area
that is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When [SPOT MODE] is set to [OFF],
evaluation metering is set.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SPOT MODE].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Centre the subject in the spot area
1.
6Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
When taking pictures...")
![Page 39
39
Setting the White Balance
With the auto white balance you can
automatically adjust the natural color tone,
but in some particular situations,
depending on light and environment
conditions, you cannot do it and you have
to adjust the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO: if the auto white balance is set
(Daylight): for recording outdoors...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-38.png "Page 39
39
Setting the White Balance
With the auto white balance you can
automatically adjust the natural color tone,
but in some particular situations,
depending on light and environment
conditions, you cannot do it and you have
to adjust the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to select the mode.
AUTO: if the auto white balance is set
(Daylight): for recording outdoors...")
![Page 40
40
Here the white set mode of white balance
is explained.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
Only when setting the white balance again
5Aim the camera at a white paper A
or similar objects so that it completely
fills the frame to white on the screen
and press
1 until the [ ] indicator
is displayed.
White balance is set.
5
1
4
2,3
W.BALANCE
EXPOSURE
BURST
D.ZOOM
MOTION IMAGE¶0.001 / 3...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-39.png "Page 40
40
Here the white set mode of white balance
is explained.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE].
3Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
Only when setting the white balance again
5Aim the camera at a white paper A
or similar objects so that it completely
fills the frame to white on the screen
and press
1 until the [ ] indicator
is displayed.
White balance is set.
5
1
4
2,3
W.BALANCE
EXPOSURE
BURST
D.ZOOM
MOTION IMAGE¶0.001 / 3...")
![Page 41
41
Setting ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds
to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is,
the better the camera performances are in
dark places.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
:ISO100
:ISO200
:ISO400
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
1,4
2,35...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-40.png "Page 41
41
Setting ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds
to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is,
the better the camera performances are in
dark places.
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY].
3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
:ISO100
:ISO200
:ISO400
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
1,4
2,35...")
![Page 42
42
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode/
Unlimited Recording
If the camera lens is at a distance from 10
cm to 100 cm from the subject or unlimited
distance, set macro mode [ ] or unlimited
recording [ ].
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [ ] button.
Every time you press it, what is
displayed changes as shown below.
[ ] Macro mode
[ ] Unlimited recording mode
[ ] Auto focus
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
In motion...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-41.png "Page 42
42
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode/
Unlimited Recording
If the camera lens is at a distance from 10
cm to 100 cm from the subject or unlimited
distance, set macro mode [ ] or unlimited
recording [ ].
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [ ] button.
Every time you press it, what is
displayed changes as shown below.
[ ] Macro mode
[ ] Unlimited recording mode
[ ] Auto focus
2Take a picture.
The recording method is the same as
in [Taking Pictures]. (P26)
In motion...")
![Page 43
43
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode
Pressing continuously the shutter button, it
is possible to record in burst mode. (4
frames/second maximum of 5 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select [BURST].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, and then press it fully
to take pictures in sequence.
The flash mode is set to Forced OFF
[].
In...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-42.png "Page 43
43
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode
Pressing continuously the shutter button, it
is possible to record in burst mode. (4
frames/second maximum of 5 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18)
1Press the [MENU] button [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select [BURST].
3Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
4Press the [MENU] button.
The menu will disappear.
5Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus, and then press it fully
to take pictures in sequence.
The flash mode is set to Forced OFF
[].
In...")
![Page 44
44
Playing Back Still Pictures
1Slide the playback [ ]/power
switch.
The last recorded picture is played
back.
2Press 2 to play back the previous
picture.
Press
1 to play back the following
picture.
Every time you press, the previous
(following) picture is played back.
The picture following to the last one is
the first picture.
This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system)
which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-43.png "Page 44
44
Playing Back Still Pictures
1Slide the playback [ ]/power
switch.
The last recorded picture is played
back.
2Press 2 to play back the previous
picture.
Press
1 to play back the following
picture.
Every time you press, the previous
(following) picture is played back.
The picture following to the last one is
the first picture.
This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system)
which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association...")
![Page 45
45
9 Images Multi Playback
It is possible to display 9 images at once.
[Preparation]
Set the playback [ ]/power switch to
[ON].
1During playback, press the zoom (W)
button [ ].
Multi playback (9 frames) starts.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select images.
To return the normal indication, press
the zoom (T) button [ ]. The
selected image displays.
1
2](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-44.png "Page 45
45
9 Images Multi Playback
It is possible to display 9 images at once.
[Preparation]
Set the playback [ ]/power switch to
[ON].
1During playback, press the zoom (W)
button [ ].
Multi playback (9 frames) starts.
2Press 3/4/2/1 to select images.
To return the normal indication, press
the zoom (T) button [ ]. The
selected image displays.
1
2")
![Page 46
46
Using the Playback Zoom
During playback it is possible to enlarge
pictures.
[Preparation]
Set the playback [ ]/power switch to
[ON].
1During playback, press the zoom (T)
button [ ].
To enlarge further more, press the
zoom (T) button [ ] again.
To reduce the picture, press the
zoom (W) button [ ].
Use
3/4/2/1 to change the area
to be enlarged.
In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify.
The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality
deteriorates....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38309/w64_Panasonic_LUMIX_DMC-F7-45.png "Page 46
46
Using the Playback Zoom
During playback it is possible to enlarge
pictures.
[Preparation]
Set the playback [ ]/power switch to
[ON].
1During playback, press the zoom (T)
button [ ].
To enlarge further more, press the
zoom (T) button [ ] again.
To reduce the picture, press the
zoom (W) button [ ].
Use
3/4/2/1 to change the area
to be enlarged.
In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify.
The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality
deteriorates....")
41 Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performances are in dark places. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [SENSITIVITY]. 3Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity. :ISO100 :ISO200 :ISO400 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. 5Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in [Taking Pictures]. (P26) 1,4 2,35 SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE MONITOR2 / 3 100200400 640 ISO 2,3
42 Taking Pictures with Macro Mode/ Unlimited Recording If the camera lens is at a distance from 10 cm to 100 cm from the subject or unlimited distance, set macro mode [ ] or unlimited recording [ ]. [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) 1Press the [ ] button. Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. [ ] Macro mode [ ] Unlimited recording mode [ ] Auto focus 2Take a picture. The recording method is the same as in [Taking Pictures]. (P26) In motion image mode [ ], it is also possible to set macro mode or unlimited recording mode. 12 AF
43 Taking Pictures with Burst Mode Pressing continuously the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. (4 frames/second maximum of 5 frames) [Preparation] Set the REC/power switch to [ON]. (P18) 1Press the [MENU] button [ ]. 2Press 3/4 to select [BURST]. 3Press 2/1 to set to [ON]. 4Press the [MENU] button. The menu will disappear. 5Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and then press it fully to take pictures in sequence. The flash mode is set to Forced OFF []. In motion image mode [ ], the burst mode cannot be used. Only the first picture recorded is displayed on the LCD monitor. Since the picture size in the burst mode is smaller than the single picture mode, the picture quality may be deteriorated. 1,4 2,35
44 Playing Back Still Pictures 1Slide the playback [ ]/power switch. The last recorded picture is played back. 2Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. Every time you press, the previous (following) picture is played back. The picture following to the last one is the first picture. This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association (JEITA). The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format) When playing back still pictures that have been recorded with other equipments, the quality of images may be deteriorated and images could not be played back. 1 2
45 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. 1During playback, press the zoom (W) button [ ]. Multi playback (9 frames) starts. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. To return the normal indication, press the zoom (T) button [ ]. The selected image displays. 1 2
46 Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. 1During playback, press the zoom (T) button [ ]. To enlarge further more, press the zoom (T) button [ ] again. To reduce the picture, press the zoom (W) button [ ]. Use 3/4/2/1 to change the area to be enlarged. In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify. The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality deteriorates. The playback zoom could not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipments. WT
47 Editing the Recorded Pictures It is possible to add special effects to the recorded pictures such as black and white, sepia and nega effect, and to insert the date into the pictures. [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/ power switch to [ON]. 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [EDIT] and then press 1. 3Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. 4Press 2/1 to select among [B/W], [SEPIA], [NEGA] and [DATE], and then press 4. [B/W]: the colored picture is changed into a black and white picture. [SEPIA]: the sepia color produces the effect of old black and white pictures. [NEGA]: the effect of negative or positive film is produced. [DATE]: date is added.(See the next page) 5Press 3/4 to select [SAVE AS] or [SAVE], and then press 1. When the remaining capacity of the memory card is small, it is not possible to select [SAVE AS]. 6Press the [MENU] button twice. The menu will disappear. In motion image[ ] playback, it is not possible to edit. 1,6 2,3,4,5 EDIT PROTECT DPOF SLIDE SHOW EDIT 2 EDIT B/Wy SEPIAy 4
48 Adding the Date It is possible to provide the played back pictures with date. [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. 1Press the [MENU] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [EDIT] and then press 1. 3Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4. 4Press 2/1 to select [DATE] and then press 4. 5Press 2/1 to select the picture direction and then press 4. Each time you press 2/1, the direction will change. 6Press 3/4 to select [SAVE AS] or [SAVE], and then press 1. 7Press the [MENU] button twice. The menu will disappear. In motion image[ ] playback, it is not possible to add the date. When the remaining capacity of the memory card is small, it is not possible to select [SAVE AS]. 1,7 2,3,4,5,6 EDIT y NEGAçççç DATE 4
49 Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. 1Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1. 2Press 4 to playback the motion image. Pressing 4, motion image playback will stop. When selecting other files, press 2/1. The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, some QuickTime Motion JPEG files cannot be played back. 1,2 PLAY/STOP:
50 Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted images cannot be recovered. [Preparations] Set the playback [ ]/power switch to [ON]. When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P55) [Delete single image] 1Press the [ ] button. 2Press 3/4 to select [SELECT] and press 1. 3Press 2/1 to select the image to be deleted and press the [REVIEW/SET] button. 4Press 2/1 to select [DELETE] and press the [REVIEW/SET] button. The selected image is deleted. 5Press the [MENU] button three times. The deleting menu will disappear. 5 1 2,3,4 DELETE SELECT ALL FORMAT SELECT yDELETE yyCANCEL 1 0 2 - 0 0 4 7 2 4