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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7C Basic Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7C Basic Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649). VQT5A95 F0713HH0...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GX7 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact Telephone No.:1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. Press to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 5 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
  • Page 6 ∫ 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 mini cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Deleting Pictures ........ 31 Recording Information for Your Safety....2 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Preparation Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..32 • Taking a picture with a blurred Reading the Owner’s Manual background (Defocus Control) ..33 (PDF format) ......... 9 •...
  • Page 8 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function..........63 Controlling with a Smartphone/ Tablet........... 64 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”..64 • Connecting to a smartphone/ tablet ..........65 • Taking pictures via a smartphone/ tablet (remote recording) ....67 •...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).

  • Page 10: Care Of The Camera

    Preparation Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –...

  • Page 11: Standard Accessories

    Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H020A). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
  • Page 12 Preparation DMC-GX7C DMC-GX7K DMC-GX7 H-H020A H-FS1442A VYC1113 VYF3371 VYF3510 VFC4605 VFC4605 VKF4971 VKF4971 VKF4971 DMW-BLG10PP DE-A99B K1HY08YY0034 : VKF5259/ : VFF1225 VFC5059 VKF5260 VQT5A95 (ENG)

  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Flash Sensor NFC antenna [ ] (P66) Lens fitting mark (P16) Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button (P16) Eye sensor (P20) 10 11 12 13 1415 10 Eye Cup 11 Viewfinder (P20)
  • Page 14 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. •...
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ Lens H-H020A H-FS1442A 2 7 6 Lens surface Tele Focus ring (P47) Wide Contact point Zoom ring Lens fitting mark Touch screen Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen.

  • Page 16: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Changing 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. ∫...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. 90°...

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP). • 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 19: Formatting The Card (Initialization)

    Preparation Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21) • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •...

  • Page 20: Adjust The Angle Of The Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder. • Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder. • When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.

  • Page 21: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. Menu Description of settings [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

  • Page 22: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)

    Preparation ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. Press 2. Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

  • Page 23: Basic

    Basic Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. Select the menu. [MENU] > [Custom]>[Fn Button Set] Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 24: Taking A Still Picture

    Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4( Select the Recording Mode. (P26) Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • 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 25: Recording Motion Picture

    Basic Recording Motion Picture This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Item Format This data format is suitable for when playing back on a [AVCHD] high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P32) Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

  • Page 27: Switching The Information Displayed On The Recording Screen

    Basic Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISP.] to change. • Screen will switch as follows: (Example of monitor display)     60 i 60 i 98 98 98 98   AUTO Wi-Fi A With information B Without information C With information (tilt sensor display) D Without information (tilt sensor display)

  • Page 28: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the rear dial right. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A Motion picture recording time •...

  • Page 30: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen

    Basic Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. • Screen will switch as follows:     F1.7 1/98 1/98 F1.7 60 STD. STD. STD. 1/98 F1.7 100-0001 100-0001  ¢1 A With information B Detailed information display C Histogram display...

  • Page 31: Deleting Pictures

    Basic 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 32: Recording

    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them, use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for the subject and scene.

  • Page 33: Taking A Picture With A Blurred Background (Defocus Control)

    Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. • Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between brightness setting operation, Defocus Control operation, and normal operation.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Recording Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: Aperture-Priority AE Mode Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Set the aperture value by rotating the rear dial or the front dial.

  • Page 36: Manual Exposure Mode

    Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 37: Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

    Recording Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: Set a function button to [Preview]. (P23) • The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn5]. Touch [ Switch the confirmation screen by touching [Fn5]. •...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters).

  • Page 39: Registering Your Preferred Settings (Custom Mode)

    Recording Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) Recording Mode: You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings. • Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Picture Quality By Adding An Effect [Photo Style]

    Recording Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Changing the settings Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the mode dial set to .
  • Page 41 Recording ∫ Adjusting the picture quality • Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style. • In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style. ±0 Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 ±0 to adjust.

  • Page 42: Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions [Highlight Shadow]

    Recording Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions [Highlight Shadow] Applicable modes: You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions on an image while checking the brightness on the screen. Select the menu. [MENU] > [Rec]>[Highlight Shadow] Press 2/1 to select the item. Item Description of settings A state with no adjustments is set.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

  • Page 44: Setting The Number Of Pixels

    Recording Setting the number of pixels Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. [MENU] > [Rec]>[Picture Size] When the aspect ratio is [4:3].

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With Auto Focus

    Recording Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Set the focus mode lever to [AF]. Set [AFS/AFF/AFC] in the [Custom] menu to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. (P46) Press 2 ( Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press...

  • Page 46: About The Focus Mode (Afs/Aff/Afc)

    Recording About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: Select the menu. [MENU] > [Custom]>[AFS/AFF/AFC] Press 3/4 to select item, and press [MENU/ SET]. • Select focus mode according to the movement of the subject and the scene you are recording. •...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Recording Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 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. Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.

  • Page 48: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)

    Recording • If the front dial or rear dial is rotated, the display can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 6 times when the enlarged display is in a windowed display or up to approximately 3 to 10 times when the enlarged display is in a full screen display. The rear dial enlarges/reduces the size at a rate of 1 time, and the front dial enlarges/reduces it at a rate of 0.1 times.

  • Page 49: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 50: Select A Drive Mode

    Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the self-timer, for when you press the shutter button. Press 4 ( 1 2 3 4 Press 2/1 to select the drive mode, and then 31/3 press [MENU/SET] .

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group. Press 4 ( Press 2/1 to select the burst icon ([ 31/3 etc.), and then press 3.
  • Page 52 Recording ¢2 [SH] (Super high (High (Middle (Low speed) speed) speed) speed) Electronic Burst shutter [ON] speed (pictures/ Electronic second) shutter [OFF] Live View during Burst None None Available Available Mode With RAW files — ¢3, 4 ¢1 Without RAW ¢4 Depends on the capacity of the card Max.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. Press 4 ( Press to 2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon 31/3 ], etc.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Press 4 ( Press 2/1 to select the self-timer icon 31/3 ], etc.), and then press 3. Press 2/1 to select the time setting for the self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET] . Item Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

  • Page 55: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording Optical Image Stabilizer The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record images with reduced jitter. There are two types of Optical Image Stabilizers, the one built into a lens and the one built into this unit.

  • Page 56: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer Function Of A Lens

    Recording Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of a lens Applicable modes: A lens based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer function is required. (P55) Select the menu. [MENU] > [Rec]>[Stabilizer]>[Operation Mode] Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 57: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer Function Of This Unit

    Recording Using the Optical Image Stabilizer function of this unit Applicable modes: If your lens does not support the Optical Image Stabilizer function or is not based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard, the Optical Image Stabilizer of this unit can be used. (P55) •...
  • Page 58 Recording Setting the focal length of a lens • When a lens based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard is in use, a focal length is set automatically. • If your lens is based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard/Four Thirds System standard but does not have a communication function with the camera, set the focal length of the lens.

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Zoom Applicable modes: ∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification Extended Tele Feature Optical Zoom Digital Zoom (P82) Conversion (EX) (P82) When taking still ¢1 Recording Different depending on pictures: Max. 2k When selecting [2k] magnification the lens used.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures By Using The Flash

    Recording Taking pictures by using the flash Applicable modes: ∫ Open/Close the built-in flash Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash. A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks.

  • Page 61: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing Switching the Playback Method Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the rear dial left. 1 screen 12 screens 30 screens Calendar screen 1/98 display • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]: 1 screen –...

  • Page 62: Using Playback Functions

    Playback/Editing Using Playback Functions With this menu, you can use various playback functions such as cropping and other editing of recorded images, protect settings, etc. Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.

  • Page 63: Wi-Fi/Nfc

    Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Recording with a smartphone. Saving images stored in the camera. Sending images to an SNS. Easy connection, easy transfer You can use easily by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function.

  • Page 64: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi/NFC Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet. You need to install “Panasonic Image App” (referred to as “Image App” from this point on) on your smartphone/tablet. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”...

  • Page 65: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting to a smartphone/tablet A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function. Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance. (P64) Press and hold [Wi-Fi]. • The information (SSID and password) required for directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is displayed.
  • Page 66 Wi-Fi/NFC Connecting to a smartphone/tablet by using the NFC function Using the NFC “Near Field Communication” function, you can easily transfer data necessary for a Wi-Fi connection between this camera and the smartphone/tablet. ∫ Compatible models This function can be used with the NFC compatible device with Android (OS version 2.3.3 or higher).

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Via A Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)

    Wi-Fi/NFC Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P65) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • Some settings are not available. •...
  • Page 68 Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring images stored in the camera easily A Wi-Fi connection using NFC function is possible by touching the smartphone/tablet to this unit, and you can easily transfer images displayed on the screen. An image can be sent on site immediately after taking it, so you can easily send it to the ¢...

  • Page 69: Changing The Connection Method

    Wi-Fi/NFC Changing the connection method To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and then select the connection method. Connection method Description of settings [Via Network] Connects via a wireless access point. [Direct] Your device connects directly to this unit. (ENG) VQT5A95...
  • Page 70 Wi-Fi/NFC Via the network You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point. ¢ WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless access point.
  • Page 71 Wi-Fi/NFC If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
  • Page 72 Wi-Fi/NFC Direct connection You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using. Select the connection method supported by your device. Connection method Description of settings Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct mode. Select [Wi-Fi Direct]. [Wi-Fi Direct] Select the device to connect to.

  • Page 73: About The Supplied Software

    About the supplied software About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name.
  • Page 74 About the supplied software ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)

  • Page 75: Others

    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 Card (displayed only during recording)  Elapsed recording time ¢ 8m30s Simultaneous recording indicator Peaking Highlight Shadow...
  • Page 76 Others ¢ 1 Name  Number of days that have passed since the ¢ 2 departure date ¢ 1  ¢ 2 Location 98 98 98 60 60 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting ¢2 Quality A › Focus Mode AFS AFF AFC š...
  • Page 77 Others Dial operation guide White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjustment  VÐîÑ 98 98 98  60 60 White Balance  Color Number of recordable AF area pictures ¢2 Spot metering target Available recording time ¢2, 3 m30s Self-timer ¢1 Touch tab ¢4...
  • Page 78 Others × × • Only displayed in the monitor. Touch zoom One point color Touch Shutter Position of the light source × Touch AE Creative control adjustment Peaking Panorama shot direction Fn5 (Function button) Selects an image effect (filter) Fn6 (Function button) Aperture value Fn7 (Function button) Shutter speed...
  • Page 79 Others ∫ In playback   Clear Retouch completed icon 1/98 1/98 1/98 Currently retrieving information icon   Playback (Motion Pictures) Number of days that have  F1.7 F1.7 F1.7 60 60 60 passed since the departure date Burst Picture Group Display Playback Mode [Time Lapse Shot] Picture Protected picture...

  • Page 80: Histogram Display

    Others Detailed information display F1.7  STD. STD. STD.   100-0001 Recording information Recorded date and time/World Time Intelligent Dynamic Range Control ¢1 Picture size/ ¢2 Aspect Ratio Intelligent Resolution Quality A › ¢2 Shading Compensation Color space ¢2 100-001 Folder/File number ¢1...

  • Page 81: Menu List

    Others Menu list [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. • [Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
  • Page 82 Others [Stop Motion Animation] A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together. Sets the recording direction and image effect for panorama [Panorama Settings] recording. The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet [Electronic Shutter] environment.

  • Page 83: [Motion Picture]

    Others [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. • [Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
  • Page 84 Others This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking [AF/AE Lock Hold] a picture with fixed focus or exposure. Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the [Shutter AF] shutter button is pressed halfway. The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is [Half Press Release] pressed halfway.
  • Page 85 Others You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and shutter [Constant Preview] speed on the recording screen in Manual Exposure Mode. Set whether or not to display the exposure meter. [Expo.Meter] Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide. [Dial Guide] [LVF Disp.Style] This will set the display style of the viewfinder.

  • Page 86: [Setup]

    Others [Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. Setting Date/Time.
  • Page 87 Others [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to [Version Disp.] be checked. An exposure value can be reset when the recording mode is [Exposure Comp. Reset] changed or the camera is turned off. Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this unit is [Self Timer Auto Off] turned off.

  • Page 88: [Playback]

    Others [Playback] This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. Switches the playback method for 3D images. [2D/3D Settings] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. [Slide Show] Selects the type etc.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GX7): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used] 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] 1.8 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used]...
  • Page 90 Others Burst recording Burst speed Mechanical shutter: 5 pictures/second (High speed), 4 pictures/second (Middle speed), 2 pictures/second (Low speed) Electronic shutter: 40 pictures/second (Super high speed), 10 pictures/second (High speed), 4 pictures/second (Middle speed), 2 pictures/second (Low speed) Number of Max.
  • Page 91 Others Flash Built-in pop up flash GN 7.0 equivalent (ISO200· m) [GN 5.0 equivalent (ISO100· m)] Flash range: Approx. 50 cm (1.6 feet) to 11.7 m (38 feet) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is mounted, [ISO AUTO] is set] Flash range: Approx.
  • Page 92 Others Recording quality Motion pictures [AVCHD] 1920k1080/60p (28 Mbps)/1920k1080/60i (17 Mbps)/ 1920k1080/60i (24 Mbps)/1920k1080/24p (24 Mbps)/ ¢ 1280k720/60p (17 Mbps) Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.) ¢ [MP4] 1920k1080/60p (28 Mbps)/1920k1080/30p (20 Mbps)/ 1280k720/30p (10 Mbps)/640k480/30p (4 Mbps) Quality RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/ MPOiStandard Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,...
  • Page 93 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1025 mAh (ENG) VQT5A95...
  • Page 94 Others Interchangeable Lens H-H020A H-FS1442A “LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 II “LUMIX G VARIO ASPH.” 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=20 mm f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera (35 mm film camera equivalent: 40 mm) equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 VQT5A95 (ENG)

  • Page 97: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...
  • Page 98 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 99 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 100: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original...
  • Page 101 DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty...

  • Page 102: Panasonic Canada Inc

    LUMIX Concierge for Camera Owners Welcome : As the owner of a Panasonic’s LUMIX camera you are entitled to a variety of privileges that will make owning your new LUMIX camera even more of a pleasure. It’s our way to provide you with the peace-of-mind you expect from Panasonic.
  • Page 103 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 categorized 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 104 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. Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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