Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Before Use
There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on 
the lens used.
Auto Focus/Auto aperture setting/[Eye Sensor AF]  (P64)/Defocus control function (P86) /
[Stabilizer] (P203)/Touch zoom  (P216)/[Shading Comp.]  (P144)/[Quick AF]  (P156)/[Power 
Zoom Lens]  (P214)
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
 
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.•The focal length noted on the lens in...

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Preparation
Changing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
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Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P372 when dirt or dust gets on 
the lens.
Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button  B when you attach a lens....

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While pressing on the lens release button A, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Shoot w/o Lens]
[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.
[OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is 
not attached correctly.
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R:...

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Preparation
When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off exce ss lighting and improves the picture quality.
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The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) does not have a lens hood.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS1442A)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as 
shown in the...

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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the other side of the shoulder 
strap and then...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet 
the...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient...

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∫Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 350 pictures
Recording...

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.–If your lens is not equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, set the Optical Image 
Stabilizer option to [ ].
–If your lens is equipped with the Optical Image...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion...