Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Operating Instructions Manual page 135

Note
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The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [
light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the
AF Mode to [Ø].
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If the AF Mode is set to [š] or [
focus.
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The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the
AF Mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
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Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Motion Picture Mode.
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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 cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode.
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It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
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In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and
[AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode.
∫ About [š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects
the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [
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When the face is not facing the camera
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When the face is at an angle
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When the face is extremely bright or dark
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When there is little contrast on the faces
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When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
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When the face appears small on the screen
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When there is rapid movement
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When the subject is other than a human being
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When the camera is shaking
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When Digital Zoom is used
Advanced (Recording pictures)
] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas)
], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into
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