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Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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Basic Operating Instructions
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G7K/DMC-G7H
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DMC-G7W/DMC-G7
DMC-G70K/DMC-G70H
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SQT0910
F0515KD0
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Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. SQT0910 F0515KD0... -
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 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
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Page 4: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. - Page 5 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Recording Information for Your Safety ....2 • Cautions for Use ......4 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..24 • Recording night scenes Preparation/Basic ([iHandheld Night Shot])....24 • Combining pictures into a single Care of the camera .......8 picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ......... - Page 7 Playback Others Playing Back Pictures......36 About the supplied software .....45 Playing Back Motion Pictures... 36 Monitor Display/ Deleting Pictures........ 37 Viewfinder Display......46 Using the [Playback] Menu ....38 Menu list ..........50 • [RAW Processing] ......38 Troubleshooting .........52 Specifications ........58 Digital Camera Accessory System ...65 Wi-Fi Reading the Operating Instructions...
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Page 8: Preparation/Basic
• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu. -
Page 9: Standard Accessories
Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A). • Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) SQT0910... -
Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components
Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 20 19 Stereo microphone Focus distance reference mark • Be careful not to cover the microphone with Status indicator (P17)/ your finger. Doing so may make sound ® Wi-Fi connection lamp difficult to record. - Page 11 Speaker (P51) optional) are used. • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional). hear. • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
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Page 12: Preparation
Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS1442A H-FS45150 3 4 5 H-FS14140 Lens surface Tele Focus ring (P29) Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P16) [O.I.S.] switch Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Preparation/Basic Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC mains lead. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. ∫... -
Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery
Preparation/Basic Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. -
Page 15: Formatting The Card (Initialisation)
When recording 4K photos UHS Speed Class 3 • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. -
Page 16: Attaching/Removing The Lens
Preparation/Basic Attaching/Removing the Lens • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫ Detaching the lens Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. -
Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation/Basic Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set. -
Page 18: Basic Operations
Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Shutter button (Taking pictures) The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •... -
Page 19: Mode Dial
Preparation/Basic Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P24) Allows you to adjust the brightness and colour hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode. -
Page 20: Front Dial/Rear Dial
Preparation/Basic Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows: e.g.: When rotating e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the the rear dial to the left or right left or right... -
Page 21: [Lvf] Button (Switching The Monitor/Viewfinder)
Preparation/Basic [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder. A [LVF] button B Eye sensor Press [LVF]. • The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: Automatic viewfinder/ Viewfinder display ¢ Monitor display monitor switching ¢ ¢... -
Page 22: Setting Menu Items
Preparation/Basic Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. -
Page 23: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)
Preparation/Basic Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. -
Page 24: 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 25: Combining Pictures Into A Single Picture With Rich Gradation ([Ihdr])
Recording Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. -
Page 26: (Creative Video Mode)
Recording Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) Recording Mode: It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Set the mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P22) >... -
Page 27: Setting The Picture Quality And Size
Recording Setting the Picture Quality and Size Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] MENU [4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [3:2] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera... -
Page 28: Setting The Compression Rate Of Pictures ([Quality])
Recording Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. > [Rec] > [Quality] MENU Settings File format Description of settings A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. A standard image quality JPEG image. -
Page 29: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A/ H-FS45150/H-FS14140) with a focus ring Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject... -
Page 30: Select A Drive Mode
Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is [Single] recorded. Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button [Burst] is pressed. -
Page 31: Recording 4K Photos
Recording Recording 4K Photos Applicable modes: Press the shutter button to record a 4K photo. You can select the desired moment from a burst of pictures taken at 30 frames/second and save that moment as a picture of 8 million pixels (approx.). -
Page 32: Selecting Pictures From 4K Burst File And Saving
Recording For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises (e.g., the moment when a frisbee is caught or a ball is thrown) Burst recording is performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed. The shutter sound [4K Pre-Burst] will be heard only once. -
Page 33: Recording Motion Picture
Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4. (P35) Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. - Page 34 Recording • When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down. • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional) when recording motion pictures.
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Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures In 4K
Recording When [MP4] is selected Recording frame Item Size Sensor output Bit rate rate [4K/100M/25p] 100 Mbps 3840k2160 25 frames/second [4K/100M/24p] 100 Mbps 3840k2160 24 frames/second 1920k1080 28 Mbps [FHD/28M/50p] 50 frames/second 1920k1080 20 Mbps [FHD/20M/25p] 25 frames/second 1280k720 10 Mbps [HD/10M/25p] 640k480 4 Mbps... -
Page 36: Playing Back Pictures
Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service. -
Page 37: Deleting Pictures
Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET]. -
Page 38: Using The [Playback] Menu
Playback Using the [Playback] Menu [RAW Processing] You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved in JPEG format. You can check how effects are applied to each picture while processing it. Select the menu. (P22) >... - Page 39 Playback ∫ How to set each item When you select an item, the setting screen will be displayed. Button Touch Description of operation operation operation Dragging Selects a setting. DISP. Displays the screen that lets you [WB K set the colour temperature. (only Set] when [White Balance] is set to Displays the screen that lets you...
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Page 40: Wi-Fi
Fn10 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. • App for Android Android 4.0 or higher App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) -
Page 41: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet
Connect the smartphone to a network. (Android) Select “Google Play Store”. (iOS) Select “App Store ”. Enter “Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX” into the search box. Select “Panasonic Image App ” and install it. • Use the latest version. •... -
Page 42: Taking Images Via A Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)
Wi-Fi For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Terminating the connection After use, terminate the connection to the smartphone. Select the menu on the camera. (P22) > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > [Yes] MENU • You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi] on the camera. On the smartphone, close “Image App”. -
Page 43: Saving Images Stored In The Camera
Wi-Fi Saving images stored in the camera Connect to a smartphone. (P41) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it. • The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or right according to your preference. •... -
Page 44: Combining Motion Pictures Recorded With Snap Movie According To Your Preference On A Smartphone/Tablet
Wi-Fi ∫ Operate the smartphone Connect to a smartphone. (P41) Select [ Select [Geotagging]. Select an icon. Start/stop recording location information. • The smartphone battery drains faster while location information is being recorded. When recording of location information is not necessary, stop it. Sending and writing location information. -
Page 45: Others
Others About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.6 to v10.10) For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”... -
Page 46: Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording 25 p MINI MINI MINI MINI × × SNAP SNAP SNAP ... - Page 47 Others AF area Quality (P28) A › Spot metering target Focus Mode AFS AFF AFC MF Centre marker display AF Mode š Self-timer ¢5 Ø Pull Focus Mic level display Face Recognition Mic Level Limiter (OFF) AF Lock Silent Mode Burst External Microphone 4K Photo (P31)
- Page 48 Others Touch tab Touch zoom Touch Shutter × Touch AE Peaking Function button (P23) Fn10 SNAP Colour (P25) Defocus control function (P25) Brightness (P25) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) One point colour Position of the light source Image effect (filter) adjustment Image effect (filter) MINI MINI...
- Page 49 Others In recording On-monitor recording information 1/60 Single (P30) Burst 4K Photo (P31) AUTO Auto Bracket Wi-Fi Self-timer Focus Mode (P29) AFS AFF AFC MF AF Mode š Ø Recording Mode (P19) Quality (P28) › Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P27) EXPS EXPS Wi-Fi...
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Page 50: Menu List
Others Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu • [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. - Page 51 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] [MF Assist Display] [Remaining Disp.] [Silent Mode] [MF Guide] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock]...
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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. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. - Page 53 Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter? >...
- Page 54 Others The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Open the flash. • When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated. > Set [Electronic Shutter] to [OFF]. • When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated. >...
- Page 55 Others A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
- Page 56 Others Images cannot be transmitted to a PC. • When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not be possible. 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.
- Page 57 Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional), or with the HDMI micro cable, and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.
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Page 58: Specifications
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G7, DMC-G70): Information for your safety 8.4 V Power Source: DC 8.4 V ( Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] 2.6 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used] 2.7 W (When recording with Monitor) - Page 59 Number of recordable When there are RAW files: 13 or higher pictures pictures When there are no RAW files: 100 or higher pictures ¢ When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /100 ¢...
- Page 60 Others Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV) Metering Mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,040,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx.
- Page 61 Others Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2] 4592k3064 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] 4592k2584 pixels, 3840k2160 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [1:1] 3424k3424 pixels, 2416k2416 pixels, 1712k1712 pixels Recording quality...
- Page 62 Infrastructure mode Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A80A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 8.4 V, 0.65 A Output: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh SQT0910 (ENG)
- Page 63 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS1442A H-FS45150 “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/ “LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 150 mm/ F3.5 –5.6 II ASPH./MEGA F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm f=45 mm to 150 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)
- Page 64 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS14140 “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 140 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction...
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Page 65: Digital Camera Accessory System
Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal. -
Page 66: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Others Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). - Page 67 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- Page 68 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com . Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com...