Recording Motion Picture; How To Set Focus When Recording A Motion Picture (Continuous Af) - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Basic Owner's Manual

Recording Mode:

Recording Motion Picture

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are
using, and
the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to page 12 for details.

How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)

Focusing varies depending on the settings of the [FOCUS MODE] and the
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
Focus Mode
AFS/AFC
MF
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Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with
[CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of
operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.
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When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
Basic
Continuous AF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Settings
You can have the camera focus
continuously.
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Press the shutter button halfway when
it is difficult to focus on the subject.
The focus position is fixed when
beginning to record a motion picture.
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It is possible to set the focus by
pressing the shutter button halfway or
touching the subject.
You can focus manually.