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Camera/ Double Zoom Lens Kit Model No. DMC-GF7W Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)" in the - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 2
for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws. • this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 3
of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 4
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. "High Speed HDMI remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 5
. This is not a malfunction. • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or near the batteries. • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 6
.........12 • Charging the Battery 13 • Inserting/Removing the Battery......13 • Inserting/Removing the the Menu 20 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 24 Recording Motion Picture 26 Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 44 Digital Camera Accessory System ... 49 Reading the Operating Instructions - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 7
your interchangeable lens For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version. • 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 - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 8
operating instructions.) (±: Included, -: Not included) DMC-GF7W 1 Interchangeable Lens¢1 ±¢3 ± 2 Lens Cap A: Black B: Silver 3 Lens Rear Cap ±¢2 - ±¢2 ±¢2 4 Lens Hood - ± 5 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 6 Battery Charger - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 9
DMC-GF7W Preparation/Basic 1 H-FS12032 H-FS35100 2 : VYF3562 : VYF3576 SYF0014 3 VFC4605 4 SYA0025 5 6 is optional. • Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 10
Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 2345 6 7 68 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 Mode dial (P18) 2 Shutter button (P17) 3 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) 4 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 5 Intelligent Auto button (P21) Stereo microphone 6 • Be careful - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 11
button (P28) 23 [HDMI] socket 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Cursor buttons • These operating instructions expresses the up, down genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. 33 Release lever (P13) 34 Card/Battery door - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 12
5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (P15) 7 Focus ring 56 1 2 7 34 • The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. Refer to P24 for details. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 13
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7E or DMW-BLH7). • If - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 14
Class with "Class 4" or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. e.g.: • 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 - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 15
Preparation/Basic Changing the Lens • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the lens barrel. • 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 1 Attach the - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 16
Preparation/Basic Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/ SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 17
Basic Operations Preparation/Basic Monitor You can adjust the angle of the monitor. • Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor. • When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. This may cause scratches and malfunctions. • When not using this unit, close the - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 18
Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Panorama Shot Mode This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. Scene Guide Mode This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Scenery Mode This mode allows - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 19
Preparation/Basic Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch Fn2 To touch and release the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to Fn3 touch the centre of the desired icon. - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 20
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. 1 Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 21
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. 1 Press [¦]. • - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 22
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 23
Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot]) Applicable modes: If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated. You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen. 1 Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. • When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be displayed on - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 24
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 - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 25
will be highlighted. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) You can perform the following operations: B + AF A CD Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3/4/2/1¢ Dragging Moves the enlarged area s Pinching out - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 26
is flashing on the screen, a message will be displayed and the camera will turn off automatically. • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) the - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 27
in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app "Panasonic Image App", you can combine motion pictures recorded with In addition, you can send the combined motion picture to a web service. (P33) 1 Select the menu. (P20) MENU > [Motion Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)". 27 (ENG) SQT0834 - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 28
If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service. • For details, refer to the "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)". Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 29
Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture 1 In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 30
service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. For information on the "Image App", refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support images to PC Using Web services Web These operating instructions refer to both smartphones and tablets - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 31
and collect the content of communications. Set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON] to enable the password. • For details, refer to the "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)". For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Terminating the connection After use, terminate - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 32
Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) 1 Connect to a smartphone. (P31) 2 Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ ]. 2 Record an image. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. A • When a high - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 33
combined. In addition, you can save the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service. 1 Connect to a smartphone. (P31) 2 Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ ]. the "Image App" requires a smartphone that supports Android OS 4.3 or higher. • The iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation) do not - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 34
support/ • LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/ Windows 8.1) For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below. Manual Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)" or the operating instructions - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 35
priorities) Overheat indicator (P39) Quality Focus Mode AF Mode Pull Focus (P27) Face Recognition AF Lock Burst Auto Bracket Self-timer Battery indication Optical Image Stabiliser¢2 Jitter alert Recording state (Flashes red.)/ Focus (Lights green.) Focus (Under low illumination) Connected to Wi-Fi - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 36
Exposure compensation value Brightness (P22) Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 Dial operation guide BKT White Balance Bracket AWB h: hour, m: minute, s: second ¢2 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabiliser function is attached. ¢3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 37
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 Others A [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 38
] [AF Assist Lamp] [Expo.Meter] [Touch Scroll] [Focus/Release Priority] [Dial Guide] [Menu Guide] [AF+MF] [Rec Area] [Shoot w/o Lens] [MF Assist] [Remaining Disp.] [MF Assist Display] [Auto Review] [MF Guide] [Fn Button Set] [Peaking] [Q.MENU] [Setup] This menu lets you perform - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 39
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 • The battery is exhausted. > Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 40
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? > When using the - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 41
away from the device. • When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with and orientation of the wireless access point. > Perform the [Manual Input]. • It may not display even if the radio wireless access point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.) • Is - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 42
the image fails midway. Some images cannot be transmitted. • Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red. • Is the size of the image too large? > Reduce the or number of images in the web service is full. > Login to "LUMIX CLUB", and check the status of the destination on - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 43
Others The shutter remains closed when the camera is turned off (including Sleep Mode). • If the camera is shaken, it may cause the shutter to close. This is not a malfunction. Do not put your finger in the mount. Turning on the camera will re-open the shutter. There is a sound from lens unit. • It - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 44
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF7): Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC .) When recording motion pictures: 2.4k/3.6k/4.8k Auto Focus/Manual Focus, Face/Eye Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-areafocusing/Pinpoint - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 45
/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set 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) Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Monitor Flash Flash synchronisation speed - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 46
Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Audio compression Interface Digital Analogue video/audio Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions Stereo Monaural SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card¢/SDXC Memory Card¢ (¢ UHS-I-compatible) When the aspect ratio setting is - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 47
method Access method IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch) Wi-Fi compliant WPATM/WPA2TM Infrastructure mode Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A98E): Information for your safety Input: Output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 48
Others Interchangeable Lens Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture value Lens construction In focus distance Maximum image magnification Optical Image Stabiliser [O.I.S.] switch Mount Angle of view Filter diameter Max. diameter Overall length Mass H-FS12032 "LUMIX G VARIO 12- - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 49
Battery Pack AC Adaptor¢1 DC Coupler¢1 Body Cap Tripod Adaptor¢2 USB connection Cable AV Cable Mount Adaptor Accessory# DMW-BLH7 DMW-AC10 DMW-DCC15 DMW-BDC1 DMW-TA1 DMW-USBC1 DMW-AVC1 DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 50
/acrobat/readstep2.html ∫ For Mac 1 Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). 2 Open the "Manual" folder in the DVD. 3 Double click the [INDEX.pdf]. • The list of Operating Instructions (PDF format) will be displayed. 4 Click the language of the Operating - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 51
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or - Panasonic DMC-GF7 | Basic Owners Manual - Page 52
the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2015
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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Double Zoom Lens Kit
Model No.
DMC-GF7W
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF
format)” in the supplied DVD.
SQT0834
F0115YD0