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Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DC-FT7 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...
  • Page 4 Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable”...
  • Page 5 • Always use the supplied cords and cables. • Do not extend the cords or the cables. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playback Information for Your Safety ....2 Preparation/Basic Playing Back Pictures ......41 Menu Care of the camera ........7 Standard Accessories ......9 Menu list ..........42 About cards that can be used with this unit ............10 Wi-Fi (Important) About the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance ®...

  • Page 7: Preparation/Basic

    2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side may be fogged...
  • Page 8 Preparation/Basic ∫ When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures • The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease temporarily when using in a temperature between j10 oC and 0 oC (14 oF and 32 oF) (cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude).

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) ∫ Digital Camera Accessory...

  • Page 10: About Cards That Can Be Used With This Unit

    (512 MB to 2 GB) standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed SDHC Memory Card with Panasonic’s cards. (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) ∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

  • Page 11: (Important) About The Waterproof/Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera

    5 devices) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard.
  • Page 12 • Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty. • Panasonic offers no compensation for any accidents caused by use of the product (including both personal and property damage). • The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
  • Page 13 • The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera, the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic for related costs and other information. (ENG) DVQX1546...
  • Page 14 Preparation/Basic Close the side door securely.    A Red part B [LOCK] switch C Released state   D Locked state • Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible. • To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair, dust, or the strap cord.
  • Page 15 Preparation/Basic Caring of the camera after using it underwater Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing the camera with water. Make sure to clean the camera after using it. • Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, etc.
  • Page 16 Preparation/Basic Tap the camera lightly against your palm while holding it upside down and then with the illustrated side facing down, and then wipe off the water droplets with a soft, dry cloth. • Repeat this step a few times if water is left in the microphone A or speaker B hole.

  • Page 17: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components Camera [ON/OFF] button (P22) Battery slot (P19) Motion picture button (P38) [LOCK] switch (P14, 19) Shutter button (P25) Release lever (P19) Flash Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using Stereo microphone the camera to ensure that you will not •...
  • Page 18 Preparation/Basic 18 19 Monitor (P50) [MENU/SET] button (P26) ] (Post Focus) button (P36)/[Fn2] Charging lamp (P21)/ button (P30) ® Wi-Fi connection lamp (P44) [LVF] button (P23) ] (Delete) button (P41)/[ (Cancel) button/[Q.MENU] button Viewfinder (P23, 50) ] (4K Photo Mode) button (P33)/ Dioptre adjustment dial [Fn1] button (P30) •...

  • Page 19: Preparations Before Recording

    2: Slide the release lever B and open the   side door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being careful about the battery...
  • Page 20 Preparation/Basic Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13E. • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Insert the battery into this unit.
  • Page 21 Preparation/Basic ∫ Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. ∫ Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
  • Page 22 Preparation/Basic Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set. Press [MENU/SET] to set. When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Tips for taking good pictures Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.    • Before using the camera, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fasten it to your wrist to avoid dropping the camera.
  • Page 24 Preparation/Basic Zoom button (zoom operations) You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. [W]: To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) [T]: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Optical Zoom Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.
  • Page 25 Preparation/Basic Shutter button (Taking pictures) Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. • Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.) A Aperture value B Shutter speed...
  • Page 26 Preparation/Basic Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. • These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. ∫...
  • Page 27 Preparation/Basic [MODE] button (Selecting a Recording Mode) Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. (ENG) DVQX1546...
  • Page 28 Preparation/Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) Programme AE Mode Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Control Mode Record while checking the image effect.

  • Page 29: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation/Basic Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [ [Rec] (P42) [Motion Picture] (P42) [Custom] (P43) [Setup] (P43) [Playback] (P43) Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 30: Assigning Frequently Used Functions To The Buttons (Function Buttons)

    Preparation/Basic Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons. Select the menu. > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in REC MENU mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 31 Preparation/Basic ∫ Display the compass and altimeter The current bearing and altitude are displayed during recording, while the bearing and altitude at the time of recording are displayed during playback. To switch the environment information screen, press [DISP.] several times. ...

  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.

  • Page 33: Recording 4K Photos

    Recording When recording motion pictures > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¦ [i-Macro] [i-Low Light] • [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. ¦ ∫ Face Detection The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. ∫...
  • Page 34 Recording For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject  Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is [4K Burst] pressed and held.  A Press and hold B Recording is performed For capturing unpredictable   photo opportunities Burst recording starts when the shutter button is pressed and stops when pressed again.
  • Page 35 Recording ∫ Cancelling 4K Photo In step , select [ • When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. • Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

  • Page 36: Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus)

    Recording Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus) Applicable modes: The camera allows you to take 4K burst pictures while shifting the focus to different areas. After taking these pictures, you can select the desired focus area. This function is suited for recording still objects. •...
  • Page 37 Recording Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the focus area. • If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected area, a red frame will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Applicable modes: You can record motion pictures and 4K motion pictures in MP4 recording format. Audio is recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...
  • Page 39 Recording • Continuous motion picture recordable times Continuous [Rec Quality] Size interval for dividing files recordable time When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for ¢1 recording and playback. 29 minutes and When an SDXC card is used: Files are not 59 seconds...

  • Page 40: Playback

    Recording Recording slow motion pictures ([High Speed Video]) You can record motion pictures in approximately 1/4k slow motion by performing high-speed recording at 100 frames/second. The motion is displayed slower during playback. • Recording will be performed at [HD/10M/25p]. Select the menu. >...

  • Page 41: Playing Back Pictures

    Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. Play back the previous picture Play back the next picture ∫ To finish playback Press [ ] again or press the shutter button halfway. • When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen will be displayed automatically.

  • Page 42: Menu

    Menu Menu list • The description of each menu or setting item is displayed on the menu screen. [Rec] menu [Photo Style] [4K PHOTO] (P33) [Shutter Type] [Aspect Ratio] [Auto Bracket] [Red-Eye Removal] [Picture Size] [Self Timer] [ISO Limit Set] [Quality] [i.Dynamic] [Extended ISO]...
  • Page 43 Menu [Custom] menu [AF Assist Lamp] [Rec Area] [Fn Button Set] (P30) [Histogram] [Remaining Disp.] [Guide Line] [Auto Review] [Setup] menu ¢ [Precautions] (P12) [Beep] [Version Disp.] [Online Manual] [Live View Mode] [Exposure Comp. Reset] [Monitor Display]/ [Clock Set] (P22) [Self Timer Auto Off] [Viewfinder] [World Time]...

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P45) • Recording with a smartphone (P47) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (P48) •...

  • Page 45: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) is an application provided by Panasonic. • OS App for Android Android 4.2 or higher App for iOS: iOS 9.0 or higher Connect the smartphone to a network.
  • Page 46 Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Connecting without using the password You can easily set up a direct connection to your smartphone without entering a password. On the camera > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi MENU Function] > [New Connection] > [Remote Shooting &...
  • Page 47 Wi-Fi Terminating the connection Press any button on the camera, and press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. On the smartphone, close “Image App”. Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone. (P46) Operate the smartphone.
  • Page 48 Wi-Fi Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Connect to a smartphone. (P46) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [  • You can switch the images to be displayed by selecting the icon (A) on ...
  • Page 49 Wi-Fi Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera. ...

  • Page 50: Others

    Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The descriptions in this section use the monitor screen as examples. In recording 50 p     98 98 98 60 60  Image size (Panorama STD. WIDE Shot Mode) Image effect (filter) EXPS EXPS adjustment display...
  • Page 51 Others › Quality AF area Spot metering target š Ø AF Mode Ù Self-timer Post Focus (P36) Metering Mode Burst Aperture value (P25) 4K Photo (P33) Shutter speed (P25) Auto Bracket Exposure compensation Self-timer value Manual Exposure Battery indication Assistance Macro recording ISO sensitivity 100fps...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information. Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
  • Page 53 Others The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. • When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated. > Set [Shutter Type] to [MSHTR]. (P42) A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected.
  • Page 54 Others The sound from the speaker is weak. Difficult to hear the recorded sound. • Water is left in the speaker or microphone hole. Drain the water. (P16) The side door will not close. • Have foreign objects become trapped? >...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: 4.4 W (When recording with Monitor) 4.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 2.0 W (When playing back with Monitor) 2.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective 20,400,000 pixels pixels...
  • Page 56 Others Shutter speed Still picture: 4 seconds to 1/1300th of a second (Mechanical shutter), 1 second to 1/16000th of a second (Electronic shutter) Motion picture: 1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Manual Exposure (M) Exposure 1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV compensation...
  • Page 57 Others Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.31” standard) Motion picture Audio compression AAC (2 ch) Interface [HDMI] microHDMI Type D [USB/CHARGE] USB 2.0 (High Speed) Micro-B Dimensions Approx. 116.7 mm (W)k76.1 mm (H)k37.3 mm (D) [4.59q (W)k2.99q (H)k1.46q (D)] Mass Approx.
  • Page 58 (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) • Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet)
  • Page 59 Output: 1.0 A Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCM13E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V / 1250 mAh The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

  • Page 60: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-FT7&dest=GN • Click the desired language. ∫ To check the URL and QR code on the camera >...
  • Page 61 Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product, without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to have a manufacturing defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase receipt.
  • Page 62 If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 63 [MENU/SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [Software info]. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine- readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL...
  • Page 64 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  Panasonic Corporation 2018...

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