Panasonic DMCGX1XS, DMC-GX1 Recording Motion Pictures, Focus Mode Continuous AF Settings

Basic

Applicable modes:

Recording Motion Pictures

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.

Audio will be recorded in stereo.

The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.

Refer to page 13 for details.

How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF)

Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF] setting in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.

Focus Mode	Continuous AF	Settings
		You can have the camera focus
	ON	continuously.
		• Press the shutter button halfway when
		it is difficult to focus on the subject.
AFS/AFF/AFC
		The focus position is fixed when
	OFF	beginning to record a motion picture.
		• It is possible to set the focus by
		pressing the shutter button halfway or
		touching the subject.
MF	ON	You can focus manually.
	OFF

•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with [CONTINUOUS AF] in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.

•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

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