Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K Operating Instructions Manual page 108

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effective when you do not want to miss the photo
opportunity.
Note
• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
•
Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
•
When [PRE AF] is set to [
ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
• [PRE AF]
function does not work with lenses without the AF function. Also, [
used when a compatible lens
[DIRECT AF AREA]
• Refer to P72 for details.
[FOCUS PRIORITY]
• If you set [OFF], be careful as the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in
focus mode is set.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
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The effective range of the AF assist lamp is different depending on used lens.
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When 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G1K is attached and at Wide: Approx.
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet)
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When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark
places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus
on the subject.
• Remove the lens hood.
•
When you use a lens with a large filter diameter that obscures the AF assist lamp, shadows
may appear on the picture and the performance of the camera may deteriorate.
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], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom
(P15)
is used.
Position and size of the AF area can be modified easily during
recording.
[OFF]
AF area can be moved freely with 3/4/2/1 when
[ON]:
[Ø] is selected.
It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus.
[OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so
you can take a picture when the shutter button is
pressed fully.
[ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought
into focus.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus
when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist
lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
(Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
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