Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual
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•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or
pinching out (P59) the screen or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging (P59) the screen.•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
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•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring, moving the focus lever, or
pinching out (P59) the screen or touching the screen twice.
•You can also adjust the focus position by dragging (P59) the screen.•Pressing [DISP.] resets the focus position back to the center.
4Adjust the focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C Peaking
D MF Guide
•The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)•You can check whether the...")
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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w64_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-166.png "Page 167
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5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...")
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
•
Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed,
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
•
Auto Focus works at the center of the frame.•If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed,
the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused.
•Auto Focus also works with the following operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]
–Dragging the monitor...")
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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
A Indicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side. >
[Custom] > [MF Assist]
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Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
A Indicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side. >
[Custom] > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring...")
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Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P70) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ] (...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w64_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-169.png "Page 170
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Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P70) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ] (...")
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move...")
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released
•
AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released
•
AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is...")
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
•
You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the fron t dial by pressing [DISP.].
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a
range of j3 EV...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65432/w64_dmc-g7_adv_en_om_d-172.png "Page 173
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
•
You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the fron t dial by pressing [DISP.].
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a
range of j3 EV...")
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4Press [ ] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation.
(P237)
•When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change.
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4Press [ ] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation.
(P237)
•When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change.
It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness...")
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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press 3 ( ).
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A ISO sensitivity
B ISO Limit Set
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press 3 ( ).
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
•You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A ISO sensitivity
B ISO Limit Set
3Rotate the front dial...")
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¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P177) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P232.•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.
•[AUTO] and [ ] are not available when taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb)
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¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P177) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set
automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P232.•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.
•[AUTO] and [ ] are not available when taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb)
in Manual Exposure Mode....")
171 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure. 1Align the screen with the subject. 2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. •If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfwa y to focus, press the shutter button fully. AF/AELOCK 200603.5AELAELAELAEL00 A
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 172 Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. •The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked. > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the sh utter speed are displayed. [AF LOCK] Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the a perture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized. [AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed. > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock Hold] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU MENU
173 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. • You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the fron t dial by pressing [DISP.]. •The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i 5EV. When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3 EV to i 3EV. When recording 4K photos, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3EV to i3EV. •Select [0] to return to the original exposure. 3Rotate the front dial to adjust the flash output. •This operation is possible only when [Firing Mode] (P233) in [Flash] is set to [TTL]. •Flash output can also be adjusted using [Flash Adjust.] in [Fla sh] in the [Rec] Menu. (P237) The [ ]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [ ] (exposure co mpensation) or [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, the button is set to [ ]. • For details on the function buttons, refer to P70. 1Press [ ]. 2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure. AExposure Compensation value B Flash Adjust Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the exposure towards negative. Fn1 +1 +1 +2+2 +3+3 +4+4 +5+5-5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-1000 0 0+5 +5 +5 +1 +10 B A
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 174 4Press [ ] to set. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. •When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation. (P237) •When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness o f the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen. •The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camer a is turned off. (When [Exposure Comp. Reset] (P80) is set to [OFF])
175 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1Press 3 ( ). 2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial. •You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.]. A ISO sensitivity B ISO Limit Set 3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity. •It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. 0ê0ô0ð 0ç10Ô ISO ISOLIMIT LIMITOFF OFF AUTO AUTO 2002004040ISOISO ISOISOISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTO AUTO BA
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 176 ¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P177) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set]. ¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P232.•[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode. •[AUTO] and [ ] are not available when taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb) in Manual Exposure Mode. •When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200]. •In Creative Video Mode or when recording 4K photos, the setting s below are available. [AUTO]/[200] to [6400] AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. •Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 (Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to sui t the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 •The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 100¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P177) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase. Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 200 25600 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed SlowFast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess
177 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ] Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[ Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) –When recording motion pictures Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity ] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. Applicable modes: ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: • [Extended ISO] is not available for 4K photo recording. Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set] Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] [1/3 EV] [L.100] ¢/[L.125]¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/ [1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] [1 EV] [L.100]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600] Extending ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [Extended ISO] MENU MENU MENU
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 178 Setting the Metering Mode Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be change d. • 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] > [Metering Mode] [] (Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitab le exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. [] (Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center o f the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. [] (Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. MENU
179 6. Shutter and Drive Settings Setting the Shutter Type ([Electronic Shutter]) Applicable modes: You can use either of the two shutters to take pictures: the me chanical shutter or the electronic shutter. ¢ 1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode. (P97) ¢ 2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is hig her than [ISO3200], the shutter speed will be faster than 1 second. ¢ 3 The mechanical shutter sound cannot be muted. ¢ 4 Electronic shutter sound settings can be changed in [E-Shutter Vol] and [E-Shutter Tone] . (P75) Select the menu. (P63) •When [ ] is displayed on the screen, pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter. •When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter.•4K photos will be recorded with the electronic shutter.•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], pictures will be taken with the electronic shutter. •When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter, the subject may appear distorted on the picture. •When the electronic shutter is used under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal stripes may appear on the picture. In such cases, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes. (P96) •Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Mechanical shutterElectronic Shutter Flash ± — Shutter Speed (Sec.) B (Bulb)¢ 1/60 to 1/4000th 1¢2 to 1/16000th Shutter sound Mechanical shutter sound¢3Electronic shutter sound¢4 > [Rec] > [Electronic Shutter] [ON] Takes pictures using the electronic shutter method. [OFF] Takes pictures with the mechanical shutter. MENU
6. Shutter and Drive Settings 180 Minimizing vibration of the shutter Applicable modes: To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the specified time has passed. Select the menu. (P63) Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases: –When recording motion pictures–When recording 4K photos–When [HDR] is set to [ON] > [Rec] > [Shutter Delay]MENU