Panasonic DMCLX3K, DMC LX 3 operating instructions Pre Af, AF/AE Lock

Advanced (Recording pictures)

When selecting [ M ]

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select AF area as shown in the figure to the right.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Note

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

•Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off.

[PRE AF]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]:
[	]: Quick AF	[	] is displayed on the screen.
[	]: Continuous AF	[	] is displayed on the screen.

About [] and []

[] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [] will adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).

The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter button is pressed becomes faster. It is effective when you do not want to miss the photo opportunity.

Note

•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

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

•When [PRE AF] is set to , it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

[AF/AE LOCK]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked.

This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.

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