Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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•When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P225) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio 
except for [L].
•The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set  to [SH].•The picture size will be fixed to [4K] ([4:3]: 3328k2496; [3:2]: 3504 k2336; [16:9]: 3840 k2160; 
[1:1]: 2880 k2880) w hen recording 4K photos.
Applicable modes: 
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored .
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•The setting is fixed to [A] when recording 4K photos.
Not available in these cases:
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The following effects are not reflected in RAW images:–Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
–Scene Guide Mode–Creative Control Mode–White Balance
–[Photo Style]¢ 1/[Highlight Shadow]¢1/[i.Dynamic]¢1/[Red-Eye Removal]¢ 2/[i.Resolution]¢1/
[Diffraction Compensation]¢ 2/[Color Space]¢1 ([Rec] menu)
¢ 1 If you perform [RAW Processing] in the [Playback] menu on a pi cture, you can...

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Using Image Correction Functions
Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure are compensated when the brightness difference between the 
background and subject is great, etc.
Settings: [AUTO]/[HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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[AUTO] automatically sets the intensity of the effect according  to the recording conditions.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion P icture] menu. When the 
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Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation.
You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dar k areas when, for example, 
the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG.
∫ What is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for  expressing a wide 
contrast range.
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Do not move the unit...

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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take b eautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[Long shutter noise reduction ongoing] is displayed for the sam e time as the shutter speed for 
signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to  take pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not...

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Applicable modes: 
The camera raises the resolution by correcting the blurriness caused by diffraction when 
the aperture is closed.
Settings: [AUTO]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the re cording conditions.•Noise may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.
•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...

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Settings
Adjusting Focus Automatically
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording 
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in  various scenes.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or 
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P149)
2Press 2 ().
3Press  2/1 to select AF Mode and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set.  (P151)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
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•If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [], Starlight AF will be 
activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and  AF areas in focus are 
displayed.
(Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 o f the center area of the 
screen.)
•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may l ose its accuracy. In that case, 
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].–A beep...

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Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
The movement of the 
subject and the scene (recommended)
Description of settings
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS](Auto 
Focus 
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of 
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically 
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∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, yo u can assign [AFS] or 
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
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When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the cam era will operate as if [AFS] has 
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•The focus mode [AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the followin g cases:–Creative Video Mode–Panorama Shot Mode
–When...