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Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you c an take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be ac hieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-146.png "Page 147
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you c an take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be ac hieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto...")
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate A uto Focus.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF
Assist)
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the l ens.
When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-147.png "Page 148
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate A uto Focus.
1Select the menu. (P53)
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF
Assist)
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the l ens.
When...")
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•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or
pinching out (P48) the screen or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging (P48) the screen. •Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-148.png "Page 149
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•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or
pinching out (P48) the screen or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging (P48) the screen. •Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the...")
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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-149.png "Page 150
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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...")
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] i s set is pressed (P59),
Auto Focus will work.
•
[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].•Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed,
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-150.png "Page 151
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] i s set is pressed (P59),
Auto Focus will work.
•
[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].•Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed,
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following...")
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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set.
•
When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be en larged only up to 6 times
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is save d as the initial...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-151.png "Page 152
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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set.
•
When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be en larged only up to 6 times
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is save d as the initial...")
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64904/w64_dmc-gf7k_adv_en_om_d-152.png "Page 153
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the...")
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P59)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] again.
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P59)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] again.
•Only the exposure...")
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
•
The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a
range of j3 EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
•
The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a
range of j3 EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
•Rotate the control dial to display...")
151 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ∫About the focus distance reference mark Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] i s set is pressed (P59), Auto Focus will work. • [AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].•Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed, the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused. •Auto Focus also works with the following operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assinged –Touching [ ]–Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want to focus on The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures wit h Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range AFocus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] D 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] E 0.9 m (3.0 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used] F 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 14 mm to 20 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] G 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] > [AF-ON]MENU AF AF
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 152 Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen) • Available settings vary depending on the lens used. Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set. • When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be en larged only up to 6 times regardless of this setting. •The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is save d as the initial magnification level. •These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with n o focus ring (H-FS12032) is used. Changing the control dial operation in Manual Focus > [Custom] > [MF Assist] When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used [ON]Focus can be adjusted when you press 2( ) and the screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged is displayed. [OFF] Focus can be adjusted when you press 2( ). The screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged is not displayed. When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-FS35100/H-P S14042) is used []The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus lever of the lens or by pressing 2(). [] The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus lever of the lens. []The screen is enlarged by pressing 2(). [OFF] The screen cannot be enlarged by operating the focus ring or th e focus lever of the lens or by pressing 2(). > [Custom] > [Lens w/o Focus Ring] > [MF Magnification Level] > [Custom] > [Lens w/o Focus Ring] > [Control Dial (MF)] [MAGLEVEL]: Rotating the control dial allows you to adjust the magnificatio n level of MF Assist [FOCUS]: Rotating the control dial allows you to adjust the focus. • These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with n o focus ring (H-FS12032) is used. MENU MENU MENU
153 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide AIndicator for ¶ (infinity) When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen. You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or the far side. Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions • When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will be displayed. •Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P59) in the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ( [Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•This function works in Manual Focus or when focus is being adjusted manually with [AF+MF].•Since portions with clear outlines on the screen are highlighte d as in-focus portions, portions to be highlighted vary depending on the recording conditions. •The color used for highlighting does not affect recorded images .•[Peaking] does not work with [Rough Monochrome] in Creative Con trol Mode. > [Custom] > [MF Guide] > [ON]/[OFF] > [Custom] >[Peaking] [ON]In-focus portions are highlighted with color. [OFF]In-focus portions are not highlighted. [SET] [Detect Level] The detection level for in-focus portions is set. When [HIGH] is set, portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus. [HIGH]/[LOW] • The detection level setting does not affect the focus range. [Display Color] Sets the highlighting color used for [Peaking]. •When [Detect Level] is set to [HIGH]: [ ] (Light blue)/[ ] (Yellow)/[ ] (Green) •When [Detect Level] is set to [LOW]: [ ] (Blue)/[ ] (Orange)/[ ] (White) •Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows. – [ ] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue) – [ ] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange) – [ ] (Green) [ ] (White) MENU A MENU
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 154 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure. 1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P59) •[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1]. 2Align the screen with the subject. 3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure. •AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] again. •Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfwa y to focus, press the shutter button fully. Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the sh utter speed are displayed. [AF LOCK] Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the a perture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized. [AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed. 200AEL AELAELAEL0 060 60 603.5 3.5 3.5 A MENU
155 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. •AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Lock operations are disabled during motion picture recording. If you start recording a motion picture without canceling the lock, only AF LOCK will be applie d to the motion picture. •The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 156 Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. • The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV. When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3 EV to i 3EV. •Select [0] to return to the original exposure. •Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. (P85) •When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation. (P204) •When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness o f the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen. •The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camer a is turned off. (When [Exposure Comp. Reset] (P67) is set to [OFF]) 1Press 3 (È ) to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. •Exposure Compensation value turns yellow, indicating that the exposure can now be compensated. 2Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B Exposure meter Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the exposure towards negative. SS SS SSSSFF250 15 4.0 5.6 8.0 3060125 2005 05 098 98 98 AB
157 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1Select the menu. (P53) 2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the control dial. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. •Exit the menu after it is set. ¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P158) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set]. ¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. > [Rec] > [Sensitivity] AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. •Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 (Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to sui t the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 •The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 100¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P159) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase. MENU AUTOAUTO 2002004040ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTOAUTO
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 158 •For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P200.•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.•When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200]. Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ] Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: –[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) –When recording motion pictures Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 200 25600 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed SlowFast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set]MENU
159 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity ] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. Applicable modes: ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] [1/3 EV] [L.100] ¢/[L.125]¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/ [1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] [1 EV] [L.100]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600] Extending ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [Extended ISO] MENU MENU
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 160 Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode]) Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d. • Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the o ther is also changed. > [Rec] > [Metering Mode] [] (Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab le exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. [] (Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center o f the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. [] (Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. MENU