Panasonic DMC-FZ1PP Using the AF Trigger, Using the Focus button to prefocus the camera

Recording images (basic)

Using the AF Trigger

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REC2/3 SETUP

SENSITIVITY	AUTO
AUDIO REC.	OFF
C-AFCONT.AF	OFF

AF TRIGGER

SHUTTER

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

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AF FOCUS

There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] button.

Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to prefocus the camera.

[Preparation]

•Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P25)

1Press the [MENU] button.

2Press 3/4 to select [AF TRIGGER].

3Press 2/1 to select [ SHUTTER ] or

[ ].

• SHUTTER Shutter button:

You can set the auto focus by pressing the shutter button halfway.

• [FOCUS] button:

You can set the auto focus by pressing the [FOCUS] button.

4Press the [MENU] button.

•The menu will disappear.

•Only when the [FOCUS] button is

selected, the [ AF FOCUS ] indication 1 is displayed on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder.

ªUsing the [FOCUS] button to prefocus the camera

The prefocus technique is effective when you want to take a picture of a fast-moving subject; a situation where it may be difficult for the auto focus to function properly. (For example, taking pictures with panning mode) (P47)

1Set [AF TRIGGER] to [ ].

2Center the subject in the AF area (P28), and press the [FOCUS] button.

•AF trigger will not operate until you press the [FOCUS] button again, even if you press the shutter button halfway.

• When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ SHUTTER ].

• In simple mode [ ], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ SHUTTER ].

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