Panasonic DMC-ZS25, DMCZS25K Adjusting focus, Adjust focus according to subject, Basics

Basics

Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Focus display

(When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

(When focus is aligned: green When focus is not aligned: red)

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

●●Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: ••Fast-moving or extremely bright

objects, or objects with no color contrast.

••Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

••In dark, or with significant jitter. ••When too close to object or when

taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not	Focus display
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to
bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.
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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording
conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.
	Focus	range

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