Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impressio n of 
a toy camera.
This effect creates a vivid and bright image with the look of a  toy 
camera.
This effect gives a higher contrast and a lower saturation to create 
a sober and tranquil picture.
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•Select the desired color tone by 
rotating the rear dial, and then press 
[MENU/SET]....

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This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a 
diorama.
∫ Setting the type of defocus
With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by i ntentionally creating 
defocused and in-focus portions.
You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and  the position and size of the 
in-focus portion.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
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Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press  3/4  or  2/1 to move...

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This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.
This effect creates a fantastical image in a pale color tone.
This effect creates a gorgeous atmosphere with star-like rays of 
light around light sources.
[Soft Focus]Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Fantasy]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop...

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This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize 
impressiveness.
∫ Set the color to leave in
Set the color to leave in by selecting a location on the screen .
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
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Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Select the color you want to leave by moving the 
frame with 3/4/2 /1 .
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You can also select the color you want to leave by touching 
the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the frame back to the...

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This effect adds a cast of light to the scene.
∫ Setting the light source
You can change the position and size of the light source.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
•Setting screen can also be displayed by touching in order of [ ] then [ ].
2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the center position of the light source.•The position of the light source can also be moved by touching  the screen. •The center of the light source can be moved to the edge of the screen.
3Adjust the size of...

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Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode: 
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu. (P63)
3Press  3/4 to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed  is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording....

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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motio n pictures.
Select the menu.  (P63)
1Start recording.
2To u c h   [ ] .
3Touch icon.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the operation varies depending on the 
position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording
> [Motion Picture]  >...

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Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
Recording Mode: 
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings.
If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered s ettings.
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Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the cus tom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 3 sets of current camera settings can be 
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. ( ,  ,  )
Preparations:
Set in advance the Recording Mode you...

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 You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ]
•The custom set you used last time ([ ], [ ], or [ ]) will be calle d up.
∫To change a custom set 
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on 
the screen.
∫ Changing the settings
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4.  Picture Quality and Color Tone 
Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an 
Effect 
([Photo Style])
Applicable modes: 
You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to r ecord.
It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture qua lity of the effect to your desire.
¢1 This is disabled when Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is selected.
¢ 2 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 3 When the actual brightness and the brightness to be captured a re adjusted at each...