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Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with [Focus
Mode] set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
•[Focus/Release Priority] is disabled during motion picture recording.
Adjusting/not adjusting the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-155.png "Page 156
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Recording
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with [Focus
Mode] set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
•[Focus/Release Priority] is disabled during motion picture recording.
Adjusting/not adjusting the...")
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the [Focus Mode] in the [Rec] menu to [MF]. (P148)
2Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
•When you focus manually, display is switched to the
assist screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B).
•When [MF Guide] on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-156.png "Page 157
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the [Focus Mode] in the [Rec] menu to [MF]. (P148)
2Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
•When you focus manually, display is switched to the
assist screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B).
•When [MF Guide] on...")
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Recording
Setting the display method of the MF Assist
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
∫ Displaying the MF Assist
•
This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In
the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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Recording
Setting the display method of the MF Assist
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
∫ Displaying the MF Assist
•
This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In
the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
∫...")
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∫Closing the MF Assist
•It will close when the shutte r button is pressed halfway.•It will also close by touching the [Exi t] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].•When displayed by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately
10 seconds after operations are stopped.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch screen or a button.
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∫Closing the MF Assist
•It will close when the shutte r button is pressed halfway.•It will also close by touching the [Exi t] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].•When displayed by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately
10 seconds after operations are stopped.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch screen or a button.
Not available in these...")
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P46)
•The [AF/AE LOCK] cannot be assigned to [Fn3] and [Fn4].•The following step is an example in which [AF/AE LOCK] is assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P46)
•The [AF/AE LOCK] cannot be assigned to [Fn3] and [Fn4].•The following step is an example in which [AF/AE LOCK] is assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or...")
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Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the
self-timer, for when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Select a drive mode.
•Touching [More settings] allows you to change the settings for each drive mode.
3Touch [Set].
A When this is touched, drive mode is returned to default (Single).
B Drive mode
Drive modeDescription of settings
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Recording
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the
self-timer, for when you press the shutter button.
1Press 4 ().
2Select a drive mode.
•Touching [More settings] allows you to change the settings for each drive mode.
3Touch [Set].
A When this is touched, drive mode is returned to default (Single).
B Drive mode
Drive modeDescription of settings
1[Single] (P58) When the shutter button is pressed, only one...")
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P68).
1Press 4 () .
2Select burst icon ([ ], etc.), and then touch
[More settings].
3Touch the burst speed.
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be
reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-163.png "Page 164
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P68).
1Press 4 () .
2Select burst icon ([ ], etc.), and then touch
[More settings].
3Touch the burst speed.
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be
reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the...")
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Recording
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
–[Picture Size] (P174)/[Quality] (P175)/[Sensitivity] (P140)/[Focus Mode] (P148)/
[Focus/Release Priority] (P156)
•Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.
•Refer to P175 for information about RAW files.
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst
Mode.
∫Canceling the Burst Mode
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•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
–[Picture Size] (P174)/[Quality] (P175)/[Sensitivity] (P140)/[Focus Mode] (P148)/
[Focus/Release Priority] (P156)
•Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu.
•Refer to P175 for information about RAW files.
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst
Mode.
∫Canceling the Burst Mode
Select [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from...")
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Recording
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure
and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures
as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent
pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [Focus Mode] is
[AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
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•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure
and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures
as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent
pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [Focus Mode] is
[AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower...")
161 Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Set [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P46) •The [AF/AE LOCK] cannot be assigned to [Fn3] and [Fn4].•The following step is an example in which [AF/AE LOCK] is assigned to [Fn1]. 2Align the screen with the subject. 3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure. •AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] button again.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] [MENU] >[Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] ItemSettings [AE LOCK]Only the exposure is locked. •[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set. [AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked. •[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused. [AF/AE LOCK]Both focus and exposure are locked. •[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set. [AF-ON]Auto Focus Mode is activated. 16060 60 603.5 3.5 3.5AEL AEL-3 -3 0´3 A
162 Recording •When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen is fixed. •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. •AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording. Once you cancel the AF lock during the recording, the AF lock cannot be reactivated. •The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
163 Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: Selecting the drive mode allows you to switch the operation, such as burst recording or the self-timer, for when you press the shutter button. 1Press 4 (). 2Select a drive mode. •Touching [More settings] allows you to change the settings for each drive mode. 3Touch [Set]. A When this is touched, drive mode is returned to default (Single). B Drive mode Drive modeDescription of settings 1[Single] (P58) When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. 2[Burst] (P164) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed. 3[Auto Bracket] (P167)Each time the shutter button is pressed, recordings are made with different exposure settings according to the Exposure Compensation range. 4[Self Timer] (P170) When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed. 31H 6HW0RUHVHWWLQJV BA 1234
164 Recording Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P68). 1Press 4 () . 2Select burst icon ([ ], etc.), and then touch [More settings]. 3Touch the burst speed. ¢1 Number of recordable pictures ¢ 2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For example, when you set [i.Resolution] of the recording menu, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced) ¢ 3 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used. [SH] (Super high speed)[H] (High speed)[M] (Middle speed)[L] (Low speed) Burst speed (pictures/second) 20 4.2 32 Live View during Burst Mode None None Available Available ¢ 1With RAW files — 7¢2, 3 Without RAW files Max. 39Depends on the capacity of the card¢3 31H 6HW0RUHVHWWLQJV SHHMLVLLV
165 Recording •The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings. –[Picture Size] (P174)/[Quality] (P175)/[Sensitivity] (P140)/[Focus Mode] (P148)/ [Focus/Release Priority] (P156) •Burst speed can also be set with [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu. •Refer to P175 for information about RAW files. 4Focus on the subject and take a picture. •Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫Canceling the Burst Mode Select [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from among the drive modes. (P163) Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus/Release Priority] (P156) in the [Custom] menu and the setting for [Focus Mode] (P148) in the [Rec] menu. ¢ 1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the subject. ¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range. Focus ModeFocus/Release PriorityFocus AFS [FOCUS] At the first picture [RELEASE] AFF/AFC ¢ 1[FOCUS] Normal focusing¢2 [RELEASE] Predicted focusing¢3 MF —Focus set with Manual Focus AFS AFS60 iHL4:3
166 Recording •When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture. •Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower. •Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. •It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended. Not available in these cases: • The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases. –[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)–In Self Portrait Mode. –When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash –When [HDR] is set to [ON]–In [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)•In the following cases, [ SH ] in Burst Mode cannot be used. –When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–In [Stop Motion Animation]
167 Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 5 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket [Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ] 1Press 4 () . 2Select the Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.), and then touch [More settings]. 3Touch the step. 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d 0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV 31H 6HW0RUHVHWWLQJV 31 31325152 -2-1213
168 Recording 4Focus on the subject and take a picture. •If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that you set is taken. •The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures that you set is taken. •The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. ∫Canceling the Auto Bracket Select [ ] (single picture recording) or [ ] from among the drive modes. (P163) ∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P38)2Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence]. 3Touch the setting. • You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ]. •Exit the menu after it is set. ItemSettings [Single/Burst Settings] [] (single) [ ] (burst) [Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [Sequence] [0/ `/_ ] [ ` /0/ _] AFS AFS60 iL4:3
169 Recording •When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range. Not available in these cases: • The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases. –[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)–In Self Portrait Mode. –When White Balance Bracket is set.–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash –When [HDR] is set to [ON]–In [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)
170 Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1Press 4 (). 2Select the self-timer icon ([ ], etc.), and then touch [More settings]. 3Touch the time setting for the self-timer. ItemDescription of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. 31H 6HW0RUHVHWWLQJV 10 10210