[Af Mode] - Panasonic Lumix VQT2F10 Operating Instructions Manual

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
[š]: Face Detection
[ ]: AF Tracking
[ ]: 11-area-focusing
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing
(High speed)
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing
[Ù]: Spot-focusing
¢ [ ] will be used during motion picture recording.
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Note
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If multiple AF areas (up to 11) turn on in [
illuminated. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to
[ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
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If the AF Mode is set to [
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Switch the AF Mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
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The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the
AF Mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
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Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Motion Picture Mode.
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It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].
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It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
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In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]
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In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
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In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and
[AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures)
The camera automatically detects the person's face. The
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.
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Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.
(Dynamic tracking)
The camera focuses on up to 11 focus areas per selected AF
area pattern. This is effective when the subject is not in the
center of the screen. In motion picture recording, 9 focus
areas are used.
The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
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the screen.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
screen.
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The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

[AF MODE]

], focus is adjusted on all of the AF areas
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