Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Operating Instructions

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3. Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................70
• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................74
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............75
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................76
• Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone .......................77
• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .........................78
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])..................................................................80
• Changing the way the shutter is released ......................................................83
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....................84
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed .....................................87
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................87
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................88
• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................89
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............92
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......93
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................94
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........97
Taking pictures of scenery, children or portraits with optimal settings...................106
• Scenery Mode ..............................................................................................106
• Child Mode ...................................................................................................106
• Portrait Mode................................................................................................107
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)...................108
4. Picture Quality and Colour Tone Settings
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................119
Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings]) .......................................121
Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................123
Setting the Picture Quality and Size .....................................................................127
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ...............................................................127
• Setting the number of pixels.........................................................................127
• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) .....................................128
Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................129
• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................129
• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................129
• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................130
• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])........................................131
• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.]) ........131
• Setting the colour space ([Color Space]) ......................................................132
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ...........................................................................133
• Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .................................................135
• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ...................................................................137

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16 MP
Camera type	MILC
Sensor type	Live MOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.84 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, MPO, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4592 x 3448 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	17.3 x 13 mm
Image stabilizer location	Lens
Still image resolution(s)	4592x3448 3232x2424 2272x1704 1824x1368 4592x3064 3232x2160 2272x1520 1824x1216 4592x2584 3840x2160 1920x1080 1824x1024 3424x3424 2416x2416 1712x1712
Power source type	Battery
Battery voltage	7.2 V
Battery life (max)	680 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)	230 shots
Filter size	37 mm
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	12 - 32 mm
Lens mount interface	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Maximum aperture number	22
Minimum aperture number	3.5
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Lens structure (elements/groups)	8/7
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	64 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Product color	White
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.2 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/16000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	60 s
Flash modes	Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.02 s
Flash guide number	5.6 m
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure correction	±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE LoiLoScope
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MP4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Audio system	stereo
Audio formats supported	AAC
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Second display	No
Display diagonal	3 \
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Display resolution (numeric)	1040000 pixels
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Micro
Bluetooth	-
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Scene modes	Children, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait
Image editing	Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Skin tones, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Shade
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Languages support	Multi
Playback zoom (max)	16 x

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33.3 mm
Width	106.5 mm
Height	64.6 mm
Weight	236 g
Lens weight	70 g
Lens diameter	55.5 mm
Weight (including battery)	336 g