Panasonic DMCG5 DMCG5 User Guide - Page 36

Basic Taking a Still picture Applicable modes: How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC) 1 Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P64) 2 Touch the item. • Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the subject and the scene you are recording. Item AFS The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) Description of settings Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) "AFS" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Single". Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway. Movement cannot be AFF predicted (Children, pets, etc.) Subject is moving AFC (Sport, trains, etc.) "AFF" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Flexible". In this mode, focusing is performed automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement automatically. "AFC" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Continuous". In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the movement of the subject. When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time of recording. (Movement prediction) MF Set the focus manually. (P101) • When recording using [AFF], [AFC] - It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one. - Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. - While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen. • Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P16. • Exit the menu after it is set. - 36 -