Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press 2 ().
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-150.png "Page 151
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press 2 ().
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can...")
151 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1Press 2 (). 2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ([Face/Eye Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes. An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can...
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∫Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
([Face/Eye Detection])
•It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene
Guide Mode)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-151.png "Page 152
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∫Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
([Face/Eye Detection])
•It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene
Guide Mode)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 152 ∫Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode •The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom –[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) ([Face/Eye Detection]) •It cannot be set to [ š] in the following cases.–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Artistic Nightscape]/ [Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode) •Under certain picture-taking conditions...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene
Guide Mode)
–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])
•Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-152.png "Page 153
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene
Guide Mode)
–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])
•Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the...")
153 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot]. •In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene Guide Mode) –[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/ [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) –[Monochrome] ([Photo Style]) •Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the...
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Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
AAF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-153.png "Page 154
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Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
AAF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.
•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 154 Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. AAF tracking frame •AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject. •The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed. Touch the subject. •Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. •Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched. •If it...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
5Select AF areas.
•The selected AF areas are displayed in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-154.png "Page 155
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
5Select AF areas.
•The selected AF areas are displayed in...")
155 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. 1Press 2 (). 2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. •If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. 3Press 2/1 to select a setting. •The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the bottom left of the screen. 4Press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 5Select AF areas. •The selected AF areas are displayed in...
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the parts you want to set as AF
areas.
•
If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of
the area will be canceled.
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repea t).
•The setting is canceled when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-155.png "Page 156
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the parts you want to set as AF
areas.
•
If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of
the area will be canceled.
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repea t).
•The setting is canceled when...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 156 When selecting [ ]/[ ] When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the horizontal size and position. When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Drag your finger over the parts you want to set as AF areas. • If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of the area will be canceled. Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repea t). •The setting is canceled when...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the
position and size of the AF area.
•
Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P178) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-156.png "Page 157
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the
position and size of the AF area.
•
Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P178) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering...")
157 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Applicable modes: When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n. •When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF]. •The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] (P178) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering...
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Press 2 ().2Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
•You can also display the AF area setting screen by
touching the screen.
3Change the position and size of the AF area.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [š ] is selected, the eye to be
in focus will be changed. (P153)
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-157.png "Page 158
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Press 2 ().2Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
•You can also display the AF area setting screen by
touching the screen.
3Change the position and size of the AF area.
•
If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [š ] is selected, the eye to be
in focus will be changed. (P153)
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 158 Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 1Press 2 ().2Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. •You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the screen. 3Change the position and size of the AF area. • If you set the AF area over an eye in the yellow frame when [š ] is selected, the eye to be in focus will be changed. (P153) 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. •AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Press 2 ().2Select [ ] and press 4.3Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then
press [MENU/SET].
•
The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed
in an enlarged size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the
subject.
4Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
•
When the picture is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-158.png "Page 159
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Press 2 ().2Select [ ] and press 4.3Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then
press [MENU/SET].
•
The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed
in an enlarged size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the
subject.
4Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
•
When the picture is...")
159 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. •The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1Press 2 ().2Select [ ] and press 4.3Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. • The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size. •The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject. 4Move [+] to the position to be in focus. • When the picture is...
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Applicable modes:
By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P60) in the
[Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the
viewfinder by touching the monitor.
•
If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to
[Custom Multi] such as [ ], the AF area setting screen will be
displayed. (P155)
•Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus positio n.
If you press [DISP.] before determining the focus position, the AF area...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w300_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-159.png "Page 160
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Applicable modes:
By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P60) in the
[Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the
viewfinder by touching the monitor.
•
If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to
[Custom Multi] such as [ ], the AF area setting screen will be
displayed. (P155)
•Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus positio n.
If you press [DISP.] before determining the focus position, the AF area...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 160 Applicable modes: By setting [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings] (P60) in the [Custom] menu, you can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. • If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as [ ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (P155) •Press the shutter button halfway to determine the focus positio n. If you press [DISP.] before determining the focus position, the AF area...