Recording

[AF MODE]

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

[š]: Face Detection

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The

 

 

focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no

 

 

matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

[

]: AF Tracking¢

Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.

 

 

Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.

 

 

(Dynamic tracking)

 

 

 

[

]: 23-area-focusing¢

Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is

 

 

effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

 

 

(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)

 

 

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the

 

 

center of the screen.

¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.

Note

•In the following cases, [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø].

–In [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode

–In [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and [HIGH SPEED VIDEO] in Scene Mode

•It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].

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

–In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]

–In [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NITE SHOT] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

–In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PANNING] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode

• It is not possible to set [

] in the following cases.

–In [SEPIA], [HIGH DYNAMIC], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in Creative Control Mode

–In [PANORAMA ASSIST] in Scene Mode

–When [PHOTO STYLE] is [MONOCHROME]

•Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Video Mode.

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FZ150, DMCFZ150K specifications

Panasonic's DMC-FZ150K is a notable entry in the realm of advanced digital cameras, merging versatility and high performance in a compact design. Launched as part of Panasonic's Lumix line, the FZ150 is particularly appealing to photography enthusiasts who seek advanced features without the bulk of a DSLR.

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