Type Of The Auto Focus Mode - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Type of the Auto Focus Mode

About [ ] ([Face Detection])
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)
When the camera detects a person's face, the AF area is
displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns
green when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
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When [ ] is selected and [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [
exposure to suit the person's face.
Not available in these cases:
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It cannot be set to [š] in the following cases.
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[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene
Guide Mode)
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces.
The AF Mode is switched to [
– When the face is not facing the camera
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When the face is at an angle
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When the face is extremely bright or dark
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When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
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When the face appears small on the screen
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When there is little contrast on the faces
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When there is rapid movement
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When the subject is other than a human being
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When the camera is shaking
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], the camera will adjust the