Advanced (Recording pictures)

•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.

–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode.

–In [FOOD], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.

–In motion picture mode [ ].

•The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF mode to any modes other than [ ] and then take a picture.

∫About AF area selection

You can select the AF area when [ ],

[ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.

1Set the focus to AF or AF macro.

2Select AF area with 1 on the joystick and then press the center of the joystick.

3Move the AF area with the cursor buttons or 3/4/2/1 on the joystick.

or

4Press [MENU/SET] or press the center of the joystick to set.

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When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ ] You can select 1 AF area from the

11 areas.

When selecting [ ]

You can select AF areas as shown in the following illustration by tilting the joystick towards 3/4/2/1.

•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ ].

•The following operations will return the AF area to the previous position.

–When the mode dial is set to intelligent auto mode []

–When the power save mode is activated

–When this unit is turned off

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DMCFZ18, DMCFZ18K specifications

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