Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 Operating Instructions Manual page 68

Advanced (Recording pictures)
Note
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Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
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When the subject is too small
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When the recording location is too dark
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When the subject is moving too fast
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When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.
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When jitter is occurring
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When using the zoom
If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.
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AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.
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[QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.
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AF tracking cannot be selected when [COLOR EFFECT] is set.
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It is not possible to set [
scene mode, or in the motion picture mode.
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The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet)
(Tele) to ¶]
∫ About AF area selection
You can select the AF area when [
It will switch to the AF area select screen by selecting
pressing 1.
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It can be set from the quick menu (P19).
When selecting [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.
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You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas.
2
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
When selecting [
1
Press 3/4/2/1 to select AF area as shown
in the figure to the right.
2
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Note
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The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in
[METERING MODE].
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Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off.
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] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in
], [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù] is selected.
]
with 3/4, and then
[AF MODE]
[ƒ]/[Ø] [Ù]