Panasonic DMC-ZS40K DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 47

Basics Adjusting focus When [AF Mode] is set to [ ] (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below. Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Focus display (When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Hold down halfway Return to desired composition AF area (When focus is aligned: green When focus is not aligned: red) Press fully AF area ●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast. ••Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. ••In the dark, or with significant jitter. ••When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture. ●●The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not Focus display aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. ●●The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio. Focus range ●●The quality of the picture display may be lower during Auto Focus. - 47 - VQT5E74