Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Operating Instructions

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• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................141
• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................144
• Setting the desired focus method.................................................................145
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.......................................................................148
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................154
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................156
Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................157
• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity......................................................158
• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity ................................................159
• Extending ISO sensitivity..............................................................................159
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])......................160
6. Shutter and Drive Settings
Setting the Shutter Type .......................................................................................161
Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................163
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................164
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket.......................................................................167
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................170
7. Functions Customised for Various Subjects and Purposes
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ......................172
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................175
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) .....................................179
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])....181
Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.])................................182
Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images................................................187
Using screens and displays suitable for recording................................................188
8. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
Optical Image Stabiliser ........................................................................................190
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................192
• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................193
• Zooming using touch operations ..................................................................197
Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................198
• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................201
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................203
• Adjust the flash output ..................................................................................204
• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........204
9. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................205
• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................208
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........210
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ....................................... 211
Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................212

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