Aligning The Focus - Panasonic DMC-LS6 Owner's Manual

Aligning the focus

Useful when subject is not in the center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Hold down
halfway
Return to desired composition
Press fully
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Focus range
Distance between the lens
1 x (Max. W)
5 x (Max. T)
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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
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AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Digital
Zoom.
AF area
and the subject
(0.49 feet)
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
AF area
( When focus is aligned: green
When focus is not aligned: red)
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Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no color
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or
near objects emitting light. In the
dark, or with significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.
15 cm 60 cm
(2 feet)
Gradually changes
- 30 -
Focus range