Panasonic HC-VXF1 Advanced English Operating Manual - Page 66

Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions. 1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) Sunlight 5) White fluorescent lamp 6) Halogen light bulb 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 7) Incandescent light bulb 8) Sunrise or sunset 6) 3 000K 9) Candlelight If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust 7) the White Balance manually. (l 82) 2 000K 8) Auto Focus 9) The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 85) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects WXF1 / VXF1 Setting the focusing behaviour of Auto Focus With [CUSTOM AF], you can set the focusing behaviour of Auto Focus. ≥ Switch to Auto Focus. (l 85) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [CUSTOM AF] # desired setting [Normal]: [Sensitive]: [Stable]: This is the standard setting. It is easier for focus to follow, so it is easier for focus to switch between subjects that are at different distances. This is recommended for focusing on subjects that move quickly. As it is easier to stabilise focus, the focus remains on the subject you are aiming at even if an obstacle passes in front or if you lose the subject. This is recommended when you don't want to focus on obstacles or the background. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j Still Picture Recording Mode j When using Manual Focus ≥ This is [Normal] when using the following functions and the setting cannot be changed. j HDR Movie Mode j Slow & Quick Video Mode j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode - 66 -