Aligning The Focus - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ18 Owner's Manual

Aligning the focus

Useful when subject is not in the center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Hold down halfway
Return to desired composition
Press fully
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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
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.
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AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using
Digital Zoom.
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Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
• Taking pictures through glass or near
AF area
• When too close to object or when
AF area
objects, or objects with no color
contrast.
objects emitting light. In dark, or with
significant jitter.
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
Focus range
Focus display
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