Panasonic DMC-G10 Operating Instructions - Page 74

Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. ∫ About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.3 m (0.99 feet) (When the 14 -42 mm/ F3.5 - 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is used) • If you are taking close-up pictures - We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P68). - The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. - The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction. Note • When the MF Assist is started by 2, MF Assist will continue to display even after 10 seconds has past without operating the focus ring or 3/4/2/1. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The MF Assist does not appear when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures. • Even if 2 is pressed in My Color Mode, the MF Assist position setting screen is not displayed. • After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again. • MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used. 74 VQT2S62