Appendix 1: Tracking Af Mode; Appendix 2: Accessing Shutter Count - Lumix G7 Manual

Table 11 shows the settings that I recommend for the custom modes. Program them onto the custom
modes, as follows:
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Set the mode dial to P (or A) exposure mode and make sure that you have set each function to the
defaults described in 'Configure the menu settings'. Also check that you have configured the function
buttons and Q.MENU as described above.
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Work through the columns in Table 11 one at a time. For each custom mode, set the mode dial to P,
A, M or S and set each function as shown in the table. Store the setup to the chosen custom mode,
using the CUST SET MEM entry on the CUSTOM menu.
Note that the APERTURE and MANUAL custom modes have SHOOT W/O LENS set to ON so that they
can be used with a fully manual lens. They will work perfectly well with automatic lenses. If you don't have
any fully manual lenses you can leave SHOOT W/O LENS set to OFF.

Appendix 1: TRACKING AF mode

In TRACKING AF mode, the camera attempts to track a selected moving object and maintain focus on it.
I've had more success with the approach described above and this section is included for completeness.
It is not programmed to a custom mode.
TRACKING AF mode should be used in conjunction with MULTI-METERING. Focus and exposure will
then be taken on the subject as it moves.
1. Set the magnification with the zoom ring if using a zoom lens.
2. Either:
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Position the AF tracking frame over the object to be tracked and half press the shutter button to
lock onto it. The AF frame will turn green when the camera has locked on.
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Or touch the object to track on the screen. A yellow AF frame will appear when the camera has
locked on.
For both cases: if lock fails the AF area will flash red; the AF area will remain yellow while the subject
is being tracked; and you can cancel the tracking lock by touching OFF on the screen or pressing the
SET button.
3. Half press the shutter button. A green frame will be shown where focusing has been achieved and
the frame will track the moving object.
4. Fully press the shutter button to take a burst of photographs with the subject being tracked to maintain
focus and exposure.

Appendix 2: Accessing shutter count

1. Insert a fully charged battery and insert a SD memory card.
2. Confirm that the camera is not intelligent auto mode [iA] or intelligent auto plus mode [iA+]. If the unit
is in intelligent auto mode [iA] or intelligent auto plus mode [iA+], it does not display the initial settings
menu.
3. Select AFS focus mode (not sure this is necessary).
4. Turn the power off.
5. Press the [AF/AE LOCK], [DISP] and [RIGHT CURSOR] buttons simultaneously and turn the power
on. You can check you are in service mode by going to Menu - Setup – if so, page 6 will have a
"ROM BACKUP" option.
6. Press the [AF/AE LOCK], [MENU/SET] and [LEFT CURSOR] buttons simultaneously once. Error
codes will start to scroll down the screen.
7. Press the [AF/AE LOCK], [MENU/SET] and [LEFT CURSOR] buttons simultaneously again. An
information page will appear.
8. Then press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to toggle between two information pages. One shows the shutter
count and the camera number, etc.
9. Press the ([AF/AE LOCK], [MENU/SET] and [LEFT CURSOR]) buttons simultaneously again to return
to the normal display and turn off the camera.
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