MF Assist, Technique for Manual Focus, Prefocus

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∫MF Assist

If [MF ASSIST] (P56) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], when focus is achieved, the MF area (locations that are in focus) is enlarged.

•If you press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed, the MF area can be moved using 3/4/2/1. Pressing [MENU/SET] again returns the camera to MF Assist.

•The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by pressing the rear dial when MF Assist is activated or the MF area is moving.

•Performing the following operation returns the MF area to the center.

–Changing the picture size or aspect.

–Turning the camera off.

Technique for Manual Focus

1Focus by sliding the side lever or rotating

the rear dial.

2Press the cursor button a few times

furthermore in the same direction.

3Finely focus on the subject by pressing the cursor button in reverse.

∫Prefocus

This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING] in Scene Mode)

This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

∫One shot AF

You can focus on the subject with Auto Focus by pressing [FOCUS] button during Manual Focus.

This is convenient for prefocus.

Note

•If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

•The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures.

•The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in Manual Focus is an approximation of the focus position. Use the MF Assist screen for a final check of the focus.

•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.

•Using MF Assist in combination with AE Lock makes it easy to check the focus.

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FZ150, DMCFZ150K specifications

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Panasonic DMCFZ150K owner manual MF Assist, Technique for Manual Focus, Prefocus, One shot AF

Models: FZ150 DMCFZ150K