Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DC-FT7
DVQP1684ZA
F0618HN0
until
2015/9/2
Message Display P181
Troubleshooting P183
Finding the information you need P2
Contents P4
Contents by Function P8
Menu list P122

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Specifications

General

Type	Compact
Image Processor	Venus Engine
Megapixels	20.4 MP
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
ISO Range	80 - 6400
Digital Zoom	4x
Video Resolution	4K (3840 x 2160)
Screen Size	3.0 inches
Dustproof	Yes
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPS	Yes
Battery Life	Approx. 300 shots
Sensor Type	MOS
ISO Sensitivity	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Aperture Range	F3.3 - 5.9
Video Recording	4K / Full HD / HD
Display	LCD
Screen Type	TFT LCD
Waterproof	Yes, up to 31m
Shockproof	Yes, up to 2m
Freezeproof	Yes, down to -10°C
Battery	Li-ion
Weight	319g (including battery and memory card)

Summary

Finding the information you need

Search from the list of buttons

Search from “Troubleshooting”

Offers solutions to common camera problems.

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Essential guidelines for maintaining the camera and its waterproof performance.

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Details the camera's durability ratings and limitations.

∫ Handling of the camera

Specific instructions for handling the camera to maintain performance.

Check before using underwater

Crucial steps to ensure the camera is ready for underwater use.

Using the camera underwater

Guidelines and limitations for operating the camera underwater.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

Step-by-step guide for battery and memory card installation.

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the camera's battery using the dedicated adapter.

Card Information

Details compatible memory cards and speed class ratings.

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Explains how to format a memory card for optimal use.

Basic Operations

Covers fundamental camera handling and button functions.

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Explains the two-step operation of the shutter button.

[MODE] button (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Details how to select various shooting modes.

Setting menu items

Guide to navigating and accessing camera menus.

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Using the camera's fully automatic mode for simple shooting.

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed (Programme AE Mode)

Using Programme AE mode for creative control over exposure.

Taking picture by setting the exposure manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

Full manual control over aperture and shutter speed for exposure.

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)

Selecting scene modes for optimal shooting conditions.

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically

Explains automatic focusing methods like Face Detection and Tracking.

Compensating the Exposure

Adjusting exposure for brighter or darker images.

Setting the Light Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

Adjusting the White Balance

Correcting color casts caused by different light sources.

5. 4K Photo and Drive Settings

Recording 4K Photos

Capturing high-speed bursts of 8MP photos.

Record a 4K photo.

Step-by-step guide to recording 4K photos.

Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving

Extracting and saving specific frames from 4K burst files.

Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus)

Adjusting focus after capturing an image.

Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture

Choosing and saving the focus point from a Post Focus image.

Select a Drive Mode

Changing the camera's shooting behavior when the shutter is pressed.

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Capturing a rapid sequence of shots by holding the shutter.

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabiliser

Reducing camera shake for clearer images.

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Adjusting magnification for framing subjects.

Taking pictures by using the flash

Using the camera's built-in flash for illumination.

Changing Flash Mode

Selecting different flash modes like Auto, Forced On, Slow Sync, and Off.

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

Instructions for capturing video and 4K video.

Setting the size and recording frame rate

Choosing video resolution and frame rates for recording.

How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF])

Recording slow motion pictures ([High Speed Video])

10. Using Menu Functions

Adjusting the picture quality

[Wi-Fi]

Configuring and managing the camera's Wi-Fi connection.

[Reset]

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

[Protect]

11. Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

Overview of Wi-Fi capabilities like smartphone control and image transfer.

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet

Remotely operating the camera and managing images via smartphone.

Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App”

Guide to installing the necessary mobile application.

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet

Establishing a connection between camera and smartphone.

Using a password to set up a connection

Securing the connection with a password or QR code.

Manually entering a password to set up a connection

Connecting using manual password entry.

Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording)

Using the smartphone to remotely capture photos.

Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites

Viewing, saving, or sharing images via smartphone.

Sending images

Methods for transferring images to devices.

Send Images Stored in the Camera

Selecting and sending images already saved on the camera.

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet

Transferring images to mobile devices.

When sending images to PC

Connecting the camera to a computer for image transfer.

Sending images to the PC

Detailed steps for PC connection via network or WPS.

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu

Configuring Wi-Fi settings like password and PC connection.

12. Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC

Transferring images from camera to computer.

Printing the Pictures

13. Others

Message Display

Explains common confirmation and error messages.

Troubleshooting

Guides users through resolving common camera issues.

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

The subject is not focused properly.

The recorded picture is blurred.

Noise appears on the picture.

Motion pictures

Flash

Playback

When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my user name and password are not recognised, so I cannot connect to the PC.

The PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection.

Transmission of the image fails midway. Some images cannot be transmitted.

I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi.

TV, PC and printer

Cautions for Use

General safety and usage precautions.

About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera

Details on the camera's durability and protective features.

When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures

Precautions for operating the camera in cold environments.

Cleaning

Battery

Information on battery usage, care, and disposal.

Card

Precautions for handling and storing memory cards.

About the personal information

Wi-Fi function

General warnings and usage advice for the Wi-Fi function.