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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7K Owner's Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7K Owner's Manual

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More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF
format)" in the supplied DVD.
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Basic Owner's Manual
DMC-GF7K
Model No.

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit
(U.S. customers only)
SQT0534
F1214YD0

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : www.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support...

  • 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-GF7 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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: Cautions For Use

    AC outlet configuration. 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.
  • Page 6 Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playback Information for Your Safety ....2 • Cautions for Use......5 Playing Back Pictures ......27 Playing Back Motion Pictures ...27 Deleting Pictures ........28 Preparation/Basic Wi-Fi Care of the camera....... 8 Standard Accessories ......9 Names and Functions of What you can do with the Wi-Fi Components ........

  • 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 this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). (For U.S.A. only) • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (For Canada only) • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 16 17 Status indicator (P16)/ Mode dial (P18) ® Wi-Fi connection lamp • Shutter button (P17) The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 11 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: ] (Auto Focus Mode) optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used. ] (Drive mode) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC – Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Control dial • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC •...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P15) • 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 •...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    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-BLH7PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)

    “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 the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

  • Page 15: Changing The Lens

    Preparation/Basic Changing the Lens • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), 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. ∫...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations 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. •...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial (Selecting A Recording Mode)

    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. Program AE Mode Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

  • Page 19: Touch Screen (Touch Operations)

    Preparation/Basic Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon.

  • Page 20: 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 [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

  • Page 21: 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. Press [¦].
  • 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 rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed.

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Of Yourself ([Self Shot])

    Recording 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. Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. • When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 24: 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. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring Press 1: Focuses on close-up subjects Press 2: Focuses on distant subjects A Slide bar...

  • Page 25: 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. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...

  • Page 26: Recording Snap Movies

    Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/30p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera. Music can be added and various editing operations can be performed when you combine them. In addition, you can send the combined motion picture to a web service.

  • Page 27: Playback

    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 28: 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 29: Wi-Fi

    : Android 2.3.3 or higher ¢ > Search the Google Play Store for “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX”, and install the app. App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) > Search the App Store for “Panasonic Image App”...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Connecting without entering the password You can directly connect the camera to a smartphone with ease by pressing [Wi-Fi]. Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera. Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone.

  • Page 31: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Record an image. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. •...
  • Page 32 Wi-Fi Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone/ tablet 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. 1 Start recording location information 2 Start recording images ...

  • Page 33: Others

    Others About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.10) For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”...

  • Page 34: Monitor Display

    Others Monitor Display In recording    MINI MINI MINI MINI × × SNAP SNAP SNAP  pic. pic.  98 98 98 60 60  Picture Mode (Still picture priorities) Overheat indicator (P38) Recording Mode (P18) EXPS EXPS Quality A ›...
  • Page 35 Others Number of recordable pictures ¢6 Available recording time ¢1, 6 8m30s ¢ Name Number of days that have passed since the departure date ¢ Touch tab ¢ Location ¢ Touch zoom Current date and time/Travel destination setting ¢4 Touch Shutter “...

  • Page 36: 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 [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
  • Page 37 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. [Silent Mode] [Histogram] [iA Button Switch] [AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line] [Video Button] [Half Press Release] [Highlight] [Power Zoom Lens] [Quick AF] [Zebra Pattern] [Lens w/o Focus Ring]...

  • Page 38: 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 “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41 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. The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF7): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 1.5 W (When playing back) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] Camera effective pixels 16,000,000 pixels...
  • Page 43 Others Burst recording Number of recordable Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files) pictures Depends on the capacity of the card (when there are no RAW files) ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /100 ¢ /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (Standard Output (1/3 EV step change possible) Sensitivity) ¢...
  • Page 44 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 45 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-BLH7PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/680 mAh (ENG) SQT0534...
  • Page 46 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 “LUMIX G VARIO 12– 32 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    Others Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied). •...

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT: 1-800-237-9080 (FAX ONLY) MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) SQT0534...

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    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 51 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 52 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc.

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