Panasonic DMCFZ8K, DMC-FZ8 operating instructions Prefocus, Changing the zoom area

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫Prefocus

This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. [PANNING] (P64) in scene mode]

This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

∫Changing the zoom area

The magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is convenient when you want to change the focus position to take pictures.

1Display MF Assist with 3/4 on the joystick.

2Change the expanded area with the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1.

• The expansion is canceled after

approximately 2 seconds.

•The following will return the AF area to the original position.

–Switching the focus to [AF] or [AF MACRO].

–Changing the picture size or aspect.

–Turning the camera off.

•You can also record with manual focus in

motion picture mode [ ]. However the focus is fixed while recording motion

pictures.

•If you focus on the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be adequate. In this case, focus on the subject again.

•You cannot set continuous AF (P84) when manual focus is set.

•The MF assistance screen does not appear when using the digital zoom.

•The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in manual focus is an approximation of the focus position. Remember that the distance is an approximation when taking a picture.

•Use the assistance screen for a final check of the focus.

•After canceling power save mode, focus on the subject again.

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