Panasonic DMC-GM1 owner manual 144, Setting the desired focus method

6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Setting the desired focus method

Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail.

Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway [MENU] > [Custom] > [Half Press Release] > [ON]/[OFF]

Focusing/Not focusing in advance

[MENU] > [Custom] > [Quick AF] > [ON]/[OFF]

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.

•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

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

•The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:

–In Preview Mode

–In low light situations

–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus

–With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF

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