Panasonic DMC-GH1 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE Lock, Fixing the exposure only

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫About the focus distance reference mark

(When 14–140 mm/F4.0– 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used)

The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance.

Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures.

A Focus distance reference mark

BFocus distance reference line

C 0.5 m (1.64 feet)

•If you are taking close-up pictures

–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P76).

–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

–The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

Note

•When the MF assist is started by 2, MF assist will continue to display even after 10 seconds has past without operating the focus ring or 3/4/2/1.

•If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

•The MF assist does not appear when using the digital zoom or recording motion pictures.

•Even if 2 is pressed in My Color Mode, the MF assist screen is not displayed.

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

[REC] mode:

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

∫Fixing the exposure only

Align the screen with the subject.

Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the exposure.

A [AF/AE LOCK] button

• The aperture value and the shutter speed light.

• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AE Lock is canceled.

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