Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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•The picture will be saved in JPEG format.•The picture will be saved with recording information (Exif information), including its shutter 
speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity information.
1Select a 4K burst file ( ) on the playback screen, 
and press  3.
•
You can also perform the same operation by touching the 
icon [ ].
•The slide view screen for selecting pictures will be 
displayed. It takes a few seconds until the screen is 
displayed.
2Touch and drag the frames to select the frame you want to save  as a picture.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing 2/1.
< Slide view screen >
Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving
Setting [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu to [4K PHOTO] en ables you to play 
back only 4K burst files and pictures created from them.
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst])≠P191
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])≠P191
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst] )≠P194
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Burst(S /S)])
When you select pictures from a 4K burst file recorded with [ ]  ([4K Burst(S/S)]) 
or any 4K burst file with long burst time, we recommend that yo u make a rough 
selection of scenes using the 4K burst playback screen first, a nd then select the 
desired frame using the slide view screen.
Fn2Fn1
Position of the 
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•If the burst time was short, a smaller number of frames are displayed in slide view. [ ] 
and [ ] cannot be selected.
•During marker operation, you can skip to the markers that you added or the beginning or 
end of the 4K burst file. Press [Fn2] again to return to the or iginal operation.
•When you have selected frames that are not currently displayed  in slide view, such as 
when you have selected [ ] or [ ], it may take a few seconds unti l the slide view 
frames are displayed.
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
2 /1Touching> Dragging
Selects a frame
•You can select a frame from 60 frames 
(continuous burst time of approximately 
2 seconds).
Select  /  
with  2/1  > 
[MENU/SET]/
Displays the previous or next frames in 
slide view
•
The previous or next 45 frames (burst time 
of approximately 1.5 seconds) will replace 
45 of the frames that are currently 
displayed in slide view.
•Pressing the same button again will 
display the frames following the next ones 
or the ones preceding the previous ones.
sTouching/Dragging
Selects the frames to be displayed
•Frames preceding and following the 
selected frame will be displayed in slide 
view.
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
3 /4 /2 /1DraggingMoves the enlarged area
(during enlarged display)
[Fn1]Displays the 4K burst playback screen.
[Fn2]Switches to marker operation ([ ] 
([4K Burst(S/S)]) only)
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
1Moves to the next marker.
2Moves to the previous marker. 
						

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•
If you perform no operations for approximately 2 seconds during continuous playback/
rewind, the on-screen indications will disappear. To display th e indications again, touch 
the screen.
3Press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.
•Pause the playback to perform th is operation when using the 4K burst playback screen.•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
Button 
operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3Continuous playback
4
Continuous rewind
•Frames are rewound in approximately 
0.5 second intervals at a faster speed than 
that of continuous playback.
3 /4Pause (during continuous playback/rewind)
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame forward
(during pause)
2
Fast rewind
Frame-by-frame rewind
(during pause)
sTouching/DraggingSelects the frames to be displayed (during 
pause)
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
(during pause)
3/ 4/2 /1DraggingMoves the enlarged area
(during enlarged display)
[Fn1]Displays the slide view screen (during 
pause)
[Fn2]Switches to marker operation ([ ] ([4K 
Burst(S/S)]) only)
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture (during pause)
Fn2Fn1Fn2
During continuous playback
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1Select a 4K burst file ( ) on the playback screen, 
and press 3.
•
You can also perform the same operation by touching the 
icon [ ].
•The slide view screen for selecting pictures will be 
displayed. It takes a few seconds until the screen is 
displayed.
2Touch and drag the frames to select the frame you want to save  as a picture.
•You can also perform the same operation by pressing 2/1.
3Press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is  selected.
•If you connect the camera to a TV with an HDMI micro cable or A V cable (optional) and display 
4K photos recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) on the TV, they will be displayed on the 4K burst 
playback screen, which normally shows the playback of 4K photos  recorded with [ ] ([4K 
Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]). (P193)  The slide view screen will not be displayed.
4K burst files recorded with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
2/1Touching>DraggingSelects a frame
Pinching out/inEnlarges/reduces the display
3 /4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area
(during enlarged display)
[MENU/SET]Saves the picture 
						

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∫Selecting and saving pictures on the TV screen
•
When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture , select [AUTO].
Connect the camera and a TV with an HDMI micro cable, and displ ay the 
playback screen.  (P341)
•To select and save pictures when the camera is connected to a TV with an HDMI micro  cable, 
set [VIERA Link] in [TV Connection] to [OFF].
•If you connect the camera to a TV with an HDMI micro cable or A V cable (optional) and display 
4K burst files on the TV, they will be displayed only on the 4K  burst playback screen.
•Even if you insert the card to a 4K-compatible TV with an SD ca rd slot, you cannot play back 
4K burst files recorded with [Aspect Ratio] set to an option other than [16:9]. To play them back, 
connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro ca ble. (As of May 2015)
•When there are too many image files, the currently retrieving information icon ([ ] or 
[ ]) may be displayed on the playback screen for a long period o f time. In this case, you 
cannot play back 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo func tion. Wait until the icon 
disappears.
•If you touch the slide view screen or 4K burst playback screen  twice, the screen will be 
enlarged. To return to the original display, touch the enlarged  screen twice.
•To select and save pictures from 4K burst files on a PC, use th e software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” 
on the supplied DVD. Please note that it is not possible to edi t a 4K burst file as a motion 
picture.
•4K burst files recorded on other devices may not be played back  correctly on this unit.
Preparation: Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (P78) to [AUTO] or [4K].  
						

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∫To change the aspect ratio
Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change  the aspect ratio for 4K 
photos.
∫ To record the subject with reduced blur
You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed.
1 Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2 Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front di al.
∫ Shutter sound for 4K photo recording
When using [ ] (
[4K Burst]) or [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]), recording is performed with the 
electronic shutter. You can change the electronic shutter sound  settings in [E-Shutter Vol] 
and [E-Shutter Tone].
  (P75)When recording with [ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)]), you can set the start /stop tone volume in 
[Beep Volume].
•
You can perform high speed burst recording quietly using the 4K  Photo function in combination 
with [Silent Mode].
∫ Scenes not suitable for the 4K Photo functionRecording in extremely bright locations or indoors
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 horizontal stripes may 
appear on the screen.
Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizon tal stripes.
Fast-moving subjects
Moving subjects may appear distorted when recorded.
Notes on the 4K Photo function
•To record a fast-moving subject, increase the shutter speed.–Approximate shutter speed for outdoor recording in fine weather conditions: 1/1000 
seconds or faster
•If you increase the shutter speed:
–The ISO sensitivity becomes higher. This may result in more vis ible noise on the screen. 
						

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∫Limitations on the 4K Photo function
To optimize settings for 4K photo recording, certain limitations apply to some recording 
functions, menu items and other settings.
•
The following items are fixed to the settings indicated below:
¢ Settings in the [Motion Picture] menu are not applied to 4K bur st files recorded with the 4K 
Photo function.
•The following limitations apply to the recording functions indi cated below:
[Picture Size][4K] (8M)•Following picture sizes will be applied:
[4:3]: (3328
k2496) [3:2]: (3504 k2336)
[16:9]: (3840 k2160) [1:1]: (2880 k2880)
[Quality] [A ]
[Electronic Shutter] [ON]
[Rec Format]¢[MP4]
[Rec Quality]¢[4K/100M/30p]
[Luminance Level]¢[0s255]
[Continuous AF]¢[ON]
[ ] ([4K Burst])/[ ] ([4K 
Burst(S/S)])[ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
Program Shift s
Exposure Compensationj3EV to i3EV
Shutter speed 1/30 to 1/16000
Focus mode (AFF) s
[AF Mode] ( )s
[MF Assist]±s
White Balance (), White 
Balance Bracket s
ISO sensitivity
[AUTO], 200 to 6400
Flash s 
						

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•The following menu items are disabled:
Applicable to [ ] ([4K Burst])/[ ] ([4K Burst(S/S)])/[ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
Only [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst])
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, the [i.Resolution] s etting changes from 
[EXTENDED] to [LOW].
•When using the 4K Photo function, the [Stabilizer] setting chan ges from [ ] ([Panning]) to 
[ ] ([Normal]).
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, [Destination] in [Tr avel Date] cannot be recorded. •When recording with the 4K Photo function, settings available f or [Duration Time] in [Auto 
Review] change to [ON] and [OFF]. [Playback Operation Priority]  is fixed to [ON].
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, [Step Zoom] in [Powe r Zoom Lens] is disabled.•Scene Detection in Intelligent Auto Mode works the same way as when recording motion 
pictures.
•When recording with the 4K Photo function, it is not possible t o use the HDMI output.•When the drive mode is set to 4K Photo, it is not possible to take pictures while recording 
motion picture. (Only when [ ] ([Photo Priority]) is set)
Not available in these cases:
•The 4K Photo function is disabled when using the following sett ings:–[Clear in Backlight]/[Glistening Water]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld 
Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft  Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set
–When recording motion pictures–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When using [Multi Exp.]
–When [Simultaneous record w/o filter] of [Filter Settings] is s et to [ON]
[Rec][Picture Size]/[Quality]/[AFS/AFF] /[iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/
[Panorama 
Settings]/[Electronic Shutter]/[Shutter Delay]/[Flash]/[Extende d ISO]/
[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space] /[ Face Recog.]/
[Profile Setup]
[Custom] [Rec Area]
[Setup] [Economy] 
						

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pr essed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracke t setting or turn the 
camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
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∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [ Sequence] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and th en 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set t o [ ].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation value, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation  value.
Not available in these cases:
•
Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night S hot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft  Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash
–When recording with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb)–When recording with [iHandheld Night Shot]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–When using [Multi Exp.]–When [Simultaneous record w/o filter] of [Filter Settings] is s et to [ON]
> [Rec] > [Auto Bracket]
[Single/Burst Settings] [ ] (single)
[ ] (burst)
[Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures) [5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures)
[Sequence] [0/
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