Set The Focus Mode (Afs, Aff, Afc) - Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Operating Instructions Manual

Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)

Recording mode:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
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Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]
Settings
[AFS]
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFF]
[AFC]
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the time
of recording. (Movement prediction)
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Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. Wide to max. Tele, or if you
suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance.
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Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
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While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
The movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)
Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.)
Movement cannot be
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu.
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Description
"AFS" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Single". Focus
is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.
"AFF" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Flexible". In
this mode, focusing is performed automatically when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement
automatically.
"AFC" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Continuous".
In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the
movement of the subject.