Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 Operating Instructions Manual page 106

4. Camera
Select the type of Auto Focus Mode ([AF Mode])
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects
to be selected.
From the Recording screen > [
[š] ([Face Detection])
[ ] ([AF Tracking])
[ ] ([23-Area])
[Ø] ([1-Area])
About [š] ([Face Detection])
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The following AF area frames are displayed when the unit detects the faces.
When the shutter button is pressed halfway,
Yellow the frame turns green when the subject is
focused.
Displayed when more than one face is
detected. Other faces that are the same
White
distance away as faces within the yellow AF
areas are also focused.
≥ Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may fail to
work, making it impossible to detect faces.
[AF Mode] is switched to [
– When the face is not facing the unit
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the unit is shaking
] >
The unit automatically detects the person's face. (max. 15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in.
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused.
This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
The unit focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the
screen.
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[Rec] > [AF Mode].
(P91)