Panasonic Dmc G7 Owners Manual

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved 
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal informa tion when sending the camera 
in to be repaired.
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camer a is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get  recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the cam era is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust.  (P403)
•Refer to P33 for details.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default setti ngs.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB]  (P327) )
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixe d to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the 
locations when recording.
When a screen that looks like the one on the right is 
displayed, you can enter characters.
(Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
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Example of operation for displaying a screen:
1Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to 
register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text  between [A] 
(capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special ch aracters).
•To enter the same characters in a row, move the cursor by rotat ing the rear dial to the 
right.
•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor  to the item and 
pressing [MENU/SET]:
–[ ]]: Enter a blank–[Delete]: Delete a character
–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
(Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
•A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] an d [ ].
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
2Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on  the screen.
> [Rec] > [Profile Setup] >  [SET] > 
[Baby1]  > [Name]  > [SET]MENU 
						

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3.  Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera  and record without 
thinking about them.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
( : When taking pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main func tions automatically, allowing 
you to record images without having to make advanced settings. When you want to record 
images easily, use Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible,  —: not possible)
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
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1[i-Night Scenery]
[iHandheld Night Shot]
¢2[i-Food] [i-Baby]¢3[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]
¢ 1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open.
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].  (P86)
¢ 3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for 
birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Ey e of 
a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
•[ ¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard  
settings are set.
•When recording 4K photos, Scene Detection works the same way as  
when recording motion pictures.
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Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness ±—
Setting the color tone ±—
Defocus Control ±±
Menus that can be set Refer to P91 for details. 
						

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1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode.  (P90)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 
2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. 
(Automatic scene detection)
∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow th e camera to make the optimal 
settings.
–Scene Detection–Backlight Compensation
–[Face/Eye Detection]–Auto White Balance–Intelligent ISO sensitivity control
–[Red-Eye Removal]–[i.Resolution]–[i.Dynamic]
–[Long Shtr NR]–[Shading Comp.]–[Diffraction Compensation]
–[Quick AF]–[AF Assist Lamp]
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∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is  automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking 
function will work. The AF track ing function will also work if you press 2 and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
(About tracking AF, refer to  P154 for details.)
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When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, 
while the exposure will be optimized for the face.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you can not change 
the eye in focus.  ([Face/Eye Detection])
•During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the sub ject is 
locked.
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
∫ About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open.
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (A UTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [ ] or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightnes s.
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Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P230)•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ Scene Detection
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged th at camera shake is minimal when 
the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may  be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size,  color and shape of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when  the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness con ditions, when the camera 
is shaken, when zoom is used
The Backlight Compensation
•When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the c amera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the pictu re.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlig ht compensation works 
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Recording Mode: 
When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld 
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed 
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise, 
without using a tripod.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera 
during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter butto n.
•If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ]  will not be detected.•Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictures taken durin g a motion picture recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording 4K photos–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
> [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot]  > [ON]/[OFF]MENU 
						

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Recording Mode: 
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorde d with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation .
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ]  is displ ayed on the screen.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera 
during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter butto n.
•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.
Not available in these cases:
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[iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pic ture recording.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–When recording using the flash–When recording in Burst Mode–When recording 4K photos
–When recording with Auto Bracket–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
> [Rec] > [iHDR]  > [ON]/[OFF]MENU 
						

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Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
∫When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the  setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [ Ø].
The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen.  (Its size cannot be changed)
•Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens  when the Defocus Control is 
used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens  and it is not a malfunction.
•Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Co ntrol may be recorded during 
the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, Defoc us Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Strong defocus Weak defocus
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SS
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Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[ ]: Color tone
[ ]: Brightness
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
•If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness se tting will return to the default 
level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording 
Mode.
•The color setting will return to the default level (center poin t) when this unit is turned off or the 
camera is switched to another Recording Mode.
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
Setting brightness
Setting color
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∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 2.3Press  3/4  to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
4Press  1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
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If [DISP.]  is pressed, the description of the selected mode 
will be displayed.
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
It is also possible to display the 
selection screen by touching the 
Recording Mode icon in recording 
screen.