Recording

3 Press 3/4 to select the Auto Focus Mode and then press [MENU/SET].

 

 

Settings

Description of settings

[š]

([Face Detection])

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The

 

 

 

focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no

 

 

 

matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

 

 

 

 

[

]

([AF Tracking])¢

Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.

 

 

 

Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.

 

 

 

(Dynamic tracking)

 

 

 

 

[

]

([23-Area])¢

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is

 

 

 

effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

 

 

 

(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)

 

 

 

[Ø]

([1-Area])

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the

 

 

 

center of the screen.

 

 

 

 

¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.

Note

It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].

It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.

[Panorama Shot]/[Panning]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food] (Scene Mode)

[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)

It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.

[Panorama Shot] (Scene Mode)

[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect]/[Soft Focus] (Creative Control Mode)

When [Photo Style] is set to [Monochrome]

Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Video Mode.

[AF Mode] is fixed to [Ø] in the following cases.

[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

(DMC-FZ200)

[High Speed Video] (Creative Video Mode)

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Panasonic DMC-FZ60K, DMC-FZ200K owner manual Settings, AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting

DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ60, DMC-FZ60K, DMC-FZ200K specifications

The Panasonic DMC-FZ200K and DMC-FZ60K, along with their respective models DMC-FZ200 and DMC-FZ60, represent a significant blend of advanced technology and user-friendly design in the world of digital compact cameras. These models cater to photography enthusiasts seeking versatility, high-quality imagery, and impressive zoom capabilities.

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