Recording Motion Picture; How To Set Focus When Recording A Motion Picture (Continuous Af) - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5X Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Recording Motion Picture

Applicable modes:
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion
pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 16 for details.

How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)

Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [Focus Mode] and the [Continuous AF] in the
[Motion Picture] menu.
Focus Mode
AFS/AFF/AFC
MF
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Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the
Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with
[Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to
avoid recording the lens noise.
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When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
Basic
Continuous AF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Settings
You can have the camera focus
continuously.
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Press the shutter button halfway when it is
difficult to focus on the subject.
The focus position is fixed when beginning
to record a motion picture.
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It is possible to set the focus by pressing
the shutter button halfway or touching the
subject.
You can focus manually.