Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pic tures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture 
recording, etc., [ Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and t he flash 
will not fire.
•
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that i t will not fire.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
•When recording motion pictures•When recording 4K photos•When using the electronic shutter
•When [HDR] is set to [ON]•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]•When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is  set
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if th e subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of  white saturation will blink black 
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case,  we recommend that you 
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P237) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, th e lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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∫The available flash range (approximation)
When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be 
blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark 
areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and 
the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary 
depending on the lens used. Check the distance to the subject 
when taking a picture.
•
These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] , and [ISO Limit Set] (P177) is 
set to [OFF].
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash  while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior  to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indi cating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the b uilt-in flash. Refer to P360 for the 
external flash.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
WideTe l e
0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 7.5 m (25 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 4.7 m (15 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
WideTe l e
0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 6.6 m (22 feet) 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 4.7 m (15 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
WideTe l e
0.8 m (2.6 feet) to 7.5 m (25 feet) 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 4.7 m (15 feet) 
						

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Setting the Flash Functions
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is dis played on the flash icon on the 
screen.
•This item is not available when an built-in flash is being used.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
•This item is available only when [Firing Mode] is set to [MANUA L].
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you ca
n shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.
Setting the output ratio manually
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
MENU
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].
•Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external  flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when  [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
•
The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if t he subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
∫Correcting red eyes
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is  performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰([Forced Flash 
On])
([Forced On/ Red-Eye])
¢
The flash is activated every time 
regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is 
back-lit or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])
¢
When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape 
will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a 
tripod can enhance your photos.
Œ([Forced Flash  Off])The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
•This item is available only when using an external flash.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
MENU
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu.
[ ] is set when the flash is used.  (P85)
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed.  Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•When changing scene using Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mod e flash setting is 
returned to the default value with each change of scene.
Recording Mode‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode
—¢—¢—¢—¢±¢
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode—¢—¢—¢—¢±¢
Program AE Mode±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode±± —— ±
Manual Exposure Mode±±—— ±
Creative Video Mode———— ±
Panorama Shot Mode ————±
Creative Control Mode
———— ±
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait] ±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight] ¥——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Handheld Night Shot] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±± 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can  be selected is 1/160 of a second.•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Set it to [1ST] for normal use.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [ Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF]. (P239)
•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. ( except the wireless flash) (P360)•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60¢ to 1/160th1 to 1/4000th
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Synchro]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [i 3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
•Select [n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash l evel is adjusted.•It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P233,  239)
•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (excluding the wireless flash) 
(P360)
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically optimizes the flash output for the Exp osure Compensation 
value.
Select the menu.  (P63)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to P173 .•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external f lash. (P360)
Adjust the flash output
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional), 
you can control firing of the built-in flash (or a flash attach ed to the hot shoe of this unit) 
and three flash groups separately. Applicable modes: 
∫ Placing wireless flashes
Place the wireless flash with it s wireless sensor facing toward  the camera.
The following figure shows the estimated controllable range whe n you take pictures by 
holding the camera horizontally. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding 
environment.
Placement range Placement example
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In this placement example, flash C is placed to erase the shado w of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
•The recommended number of wirele ss flashes for each group is three or less.
•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exp osure.
If you set [Communication Light] to [LOW] or lower the output w ith a diffuser or similar product, 
the effect will be reduced.
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5m
7m
7m
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(23 feet)
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1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
•Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
2Press the flash button to open the built-in flash or attach a flash 
(DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL580L: optional) to the camera.
3Select the menu. (P63)
4Press  3/4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash  icon on the recording 
screen.
5Press  3/4 to select [Wireless Channel] and then press [MENU/SET].
6Press  3/4 to select the channel and then press [MENU/SET].
•Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in ste p 1.
7Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Setup] and then press [MENU/SET].
8Press  3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless]MENU
B
C
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¢1 Not available when [Wireless FP] is set to [ON].
¢ 2You can select these options only when the external flash is at tached to the camera.
[Built-in 
Flash]¢1/
[External 
Flash]
¢ 1
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]:
¢ 2Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]:¢ 2Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the flash output of the camera manually when [Firing Mode]  is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of  1/3.
•When an external flash is not attached to the camera, these set tings will be 
set for the built-in flash; when an external flash is attached  to the camera, 
they will be set for the external flash.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]:
¢ 1The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes manually.
[OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Adjust the output of the wireless flashes manually when [Firing  Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes when [Firing M ode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of  1/3.