How To Adjust Focus - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 Owner's Manual

How to adjust focus

When [AF Mode] is set to
picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.
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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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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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording
conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.
(1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the
AF area
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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 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.
Focus display
Focus range