[Af Mode] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Owner's Manual

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
[š]: Face Detection
[ ]: AF Tracking
[ ]: 23-area-focusing
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing
[Ù]: Spot-focusing
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Ø
] will be used during Motion Picture Recording.
Note
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It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].
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The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.
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It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
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[Underwater]
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In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food] and [Aerial Photo] in
Scene Mode.

[AF Mode]

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The camera automatically detects the person's face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the 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)
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Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is
effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
center of the screen.
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The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
Recording
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