Panasonic DMC-GF5 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]., Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.

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Basic
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ].
Note
•If [Focus Priority] is [ON], whe n the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS ] and the Touch Shutter fails, if
the AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be taken
under the current conditions.
When set to [AFF] or [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green,
but if the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touc hed when the [Me tering Mode] (P146)
is set to [Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brig htness around
the touched location.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed a t the pos ition y ou touch, and
picture is taken when it is focused wh en the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø].
•The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF
mode is set to [ ]. (Cannot be set at the edge of the screen)
•If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the s ubject
after first moving the histogram by dragging it (P10).