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].
[Toy Effect]
Items that can be set
Color Orange 
emphasized Blue emphasized
[Toy Pop]
Items that can be set
Area with reduced 
peripheral 
brightness Small
Large
[Bleach Bypass]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast 
						

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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 the in-focus portion.
•You can also move the in-focus portion by touching the 
screen on the recording screen.
•Touching [ ] allows you to set the recording orientation 
(defocus orientation).
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of in-focus 
portion.
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The portion can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in  (P59) the screen.
•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the in-focus portion setting back  to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Display of the recording scre en will be delayed more than usual  and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
•No sound is recorded in motion pictures.•Approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded.
(If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture reco rding will be approximately 
1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 10 times. When switching to Recording 
Mode, please check the available recording time.
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the cam era may go on recording for a 
certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the re cording finishes.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [MF], move the focused location t o the in-focus portion.
[Miniature Effect]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors 
						

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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 colors
[Star Filter]
Items that can be set
 Length of 
the rays of light Short
Long
Number of 
the rays of light Smaller
Larger
Angle of 
the rays of light Rotate to the left
Rotate to the right
•You can select the item to be set by 
pressing 3/4.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual  and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping. 
						

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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 center.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Depending on the subject, the set color may not be left in.
[One Point Color]
Items that can be set
Amount of color left Small amount of 
color Large amount of 
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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 the light source by rotating the rear 
dial.
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The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinchi ng in.•Pressing [DISP.]  will return the light source setting back to the default setting.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Display of the recording scre en will be delayed more than usual  and the screen will look as if 
frames are dropping.
[Sunshine]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow tone/Red tone/Blue tone/White tone
•Select the color tone by rotating the 
rear dial, and then press [MENU/SET] .
Point for when placing the center of the light 
source
A more natural appearance can be created by 
placing the center of the light source outside the 
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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.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start  recording a motion picture.
(Still pictures cannot be taken.)
5Stop recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to stop r ecording a motion picture.
•Aperture value–Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject,  set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower  shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or unde r fluorescent/LED lighting, 
the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizo ntal stripes may appear on 
the screen. In that case, cha nge the Recording Mode or manually adjus t the shutter speed to 
1/60 or 1/100.
•When [Exposure Mode] is set to [M], [AUTO] of the ISO sensitivi ty will switch to [200].•Drive mode settings are disabled.
> [Motion Picture]  > [Exposure Mode]
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching  the 
Recording Mode icon in recording screen.MENU
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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]  > [Silent Operation]  > [ON]
Zoom
(When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom is use d)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
ISO sensitivity
Mic level adjustment
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting slowly
[ ] /[ ] changes the setting quickly
MENU
F
SS
ISO 
						

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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 wish to save and select t he desired menu 
settings on the camera.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press  3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.
•The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings )
> [Custom]  > [Cust.Set Mem.]
[Rec] menu[Setup] menu[Custom] menu[Playback] menu
–Data registered with 
[Face Recog.]
–The [Profile Setup] 
setting
–All menus–[Touch Scroll]
–[Menu Guide]
–[Rotate Disp.]
–[Picture Sort]–[Delete 
Confirmation]
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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
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is chan ged temporarily with the 
mode dial set to  . To change the r egistered settings, overwrite the registered content 
using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Recording using registered custom set
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching  the 
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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 
brightness level, the relationship between these two kinds of brightness is plotted as a 
nonlinear curve. This is called the gamma curve.
•In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the setting will be reset to [St andard] when the camera is 
switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on an d off.
•In Scene Guide Mode, a photo style which matches each scene is  fixed.•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] > [Photo Style]
 [Standard]
This is the standard setting.
 [Vivid]¢1Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast.
 [Natural]¢1Soft effect with low saturation.
 [Monochrome]
Monochrome effect with no color shades.
 [Scenery]¢1An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and 
greens.
 [Portrait]¢ 1An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautifu l 
skin tone.
 [Custom]¢ 1Use the setting registered in advance.
 [Cinelike D]¢2Gives priority to the dynamic range by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images. Suited for editing.
 [Cinelike V]¢ 2Gives priority to the contrast by using a gamma curve¢3 
designed to create film-like images.
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