Panasonic FT7 PDF User Manual
Did you lose or misplace the instruction manual that came with your Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7? It happens all too easily, but fortunately Panasonic makes a soft copy available that you can browse through online, print out, or download (see the pdf file below). It is certainly good practice to carefully familiarize oneself with the many different functionalities and options that the FT7 offers, and the official user manual is without doubt an authoritative and comprehensive source of respective information.
That said, the instruction booklet can be a dry read, so that a dedicated camera guide book from a professional photographer that illustrates the camera's core functions in a real life photography context can be a very helpful complement. Yes, getting one of these camera guides (see here at amazon) would involve an additional expense, but if that book helps to exploit the camera's potential to the full, the (small) additional investment may well be worth it.
In any case, the FT7 (called Panasonic TS7 in some regions) is an advanced imaging tool, whose many features merit serious attention. This fixed lens compact camera was officially introduced on May 11th, 2018, which means that, as of today, the camera is 2175 days old (young?). The camera has meanwhile been discontinued, but there has not been a direct replacement model for the FT7 from Panasonic.
Panasonic's advanced owner manual for the FT7
The camera's advanced owner manual is 200 pages long. The pdf version is embedded below. As you browse through, you will hopefully find the information you are looking for. You can also print out a hard copy by right clicking on the manual and then choosing the respective menu option. For convenience, a summary of the key specs of the FT7 is included towards the bottom of this webpage.
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If you prefer to read the user guide in another language, please check the respective availability on Panasonic's support site. That site also provides complementary online resources, such as information on the compatibility of various camera accessories or the availability of firmware updates that are not necessarily comprehensively covered in the instruction manual.
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Panasonic FT7 FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the FT7.
What is the technology behind the imaging sensor in the Panasonic FT7?
The camera is build around a BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor.
Which image processing chip is used in the Panasonic FT7 to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?
Panasonic equipped the FT7 with the Venus image processor.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Panasonic FT7?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200.
Is completely silent shooting possible with the Panasonic FT7?
The camera has an electronic shutter option, so that it is indeed feasible to capture images without any shutter noise.
Does the Panasonic FT7 feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
Does the Panasonic FT7 support the Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus interface for SD cards?
Yes, the camera can indeed use UHS-I cards (data transfer speed of up to 104 MB/s).
Which battery does the Panasonic FT7 use?
The camera gets its power from the Panasonic DMW-BCM13 (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.
Further reading
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Core camera specifications
Here is a list of the main features and technical characteristics of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7.
Camera Model | Panasonic FT7 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 28-128mm f/3.3-5.9 | |
Launch Date | May 2018 | |
Launch Price | USD 449 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
Sensor Area | 28 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 7.7 mm | |
Crop Factor | 5.6x | |
Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 5 184 x 3 888 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.18 μm | |
Pixel Density | 71.80 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 80 - 3 200 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 80 - 6 400 ISO | |
Image Processor | Venus | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.45x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1170k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1300s | |
Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | UHS-I | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Waterproof body (31m) | |
Battery Type | Panasonic DMW-BCM13 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 shots per charge | |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 76 x 37 mm (4.6 x 3.0 x 1.5 in) |
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Camera Weight | 319 g (11.3 oz) |
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