Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 operating instructions 104, Quick AF, Settings ON/OFF

Recording

∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])

Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to lock onto the subject.

A AF tracking frame

•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement

(Dynamic tracking). A

•AF tracking is cancelled when 4 is pressed again.

•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:

–When the subject is too small

–When the recording location is too dark or bright

–When the subject is moving too fast

–When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject

–When jitter is occurring

–When using the zoom

–Taking picture underwater

•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.

•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working.

[Quick AF]

Applicable modes:

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

•It does not operate during AF tracking.

•[Quick AF] cannot be set in the following cases.

– [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)

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