DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit Model No. DMC-GF7K 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. Carefully observe copyright laws.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D– Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: 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. • Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals. • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 Contents Information for Your Safety .................2 • Cautions for Use ..............................4 Preparation/Basic Care of the camera ...............................7 Standard Accessories ..........................8 Names and Functions of Components..........................................9 Preparation.......................................... 11 • Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......... 11 • Charging the Battery ......................
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic 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: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Interchangeable Lens¢1, 3 Lens Cap¢2 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 2345 6 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Mode dial (P17) 2 Shutter button (P16) 3 Camera ON/OFF switch (P15) Self-timer indicator/ 15 16 17 18 Status indicator (P15)/ Wi-Fi® connection lamp 11 • The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is connected to Wi-Fi.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 19 Touch screen (P18)/monitor (P16) Flash open lever 20 • The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible. 21 Motion picture button (P25) 22 [(] (Playback) button (P27) 23 [HDMI] socket 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 25 Cursor buttons • These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 1 2 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P14) 6 3 4 • The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual focus by operating the camera. Refer to P23 for details. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7E. 1 2 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. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator On: Off: Charging. Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Preparation/Basic Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. ∫ Detaching the lens 1 2 Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. • When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the original position. Shutter button (Taking pictures) The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. Programme 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. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 Fn2 Fn3 Fn4 touch the centre of the desired icon. Fn5 SNAP Fn6 ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 2 3 4 Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu. Rotate the control dial to select the menu item, and press 4 or 3. 50 i 4:3 L AFS Rotate the control dial to select the setting. 3.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 [¦]. • The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. 1 Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure. • When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be displayed on the monitor. 2 Touch the item. OFF OFF OFF 1pic.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 • These operations are possible only on the focus adjustment screen.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Recording 4 B Adjust the focus. + A Indicator for ¶ (infinity) B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C Peaking D MF Guide • The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking) • You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or to the far side.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Recording Recording Snap Movies Applicable modes: You can specify the recording time in advance and record motion pictures casually like you take snapshots. The function also allows you to shift a focus at the start of recording and add fade in/out effects in advance. • Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Playback Playing Back Pictures 1 Press [(]. 2 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. • For details, refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Playback 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]. 'HOHWH 6LQJOH 'HOHWH 0XOWL • Confirmation screen is displayed. 'HOHWH $OO Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-FiR function • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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]. 1 Press [Wi-Fi] on the camera. 2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone. Wi-Fi 0123456789ABC 3 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) 1 2 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Wi-Fi Playing back images in the camera 1 2 Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ ]. 2 Touch the image to enlarge it. Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS 1 2 Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ ]. 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it or to send it to an SNS, etc.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 33 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Wi-Fi Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone/tablet Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera’s [Snap Movie] function (P26). Music can be added to motion pictures to be combined. In addition, you can save the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service. 1 2 Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ ].
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 34 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 35 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others Monitor Display In recording 4:3 L AFS ラュン × OFF Fn2 OFF Fn3 OFF Fn4 MINI Fn5 AEL 3.5 60 0 200 BKT AWB 98 1pic.
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DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 37 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. A 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. [Photo Style] [i.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 38 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 39 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • The battery is exhausted.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 40 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 41 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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? > Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from the device.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 42 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognised.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 43 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off, and it is not a malfunction.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 44 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 45 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others Burst recording Number of recordable pictures Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files) Depends on the capacity of the card (when there are no RAW files) ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) AUTO/ /100¢/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (1/3 EV step change possible) ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. Minimum Illumination Approx.
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DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 47 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others Dimensions Approx. 106.5 mm (W)k64.6 mm (H)k33.3 mm (D) [4.2q (W)k2.55q(H)k1.32q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass Approx. 266 g/0.59 lb [with the card and battery] Approx. 236 g/0.53 lb (camera body) Approx. 336 g/0.74 lb [with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), card and battery] Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Wireless transmitter Compliance standard IEEE 802.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 48 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens) In focus distance 0.2 m (0.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 49 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Battery Pack DMW-BLH7 AC Adaptor¢1 DMW-AC10 DC Coupler¢1 DMW-DCC15 Body Cap DMW-BDC1 Tripod Adaptor¢2 DMW-TA1 USB connection Cable DMW-USBC1 AV Cable DMW-AVC1 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 50 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 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 1 Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). • If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu by selecting and executing [Launcher.exe].
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 51 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 Others 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.
DMC-GF7KEB-SQT0542_eng.book 52 ページ ２０１４年１２月２５日 木曜日 午後６時２９分 • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi AllianceR. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi AllianceR. • “Wi-FiR” and “Wi-Fi DirectR” are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi AllianceR.
