[Af Mode] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions Manual

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
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
Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AF MODE]

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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 can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective
when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
the centre of the screen.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
centre of the screen.
The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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