Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual
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4.Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P93)
2Press [].
3Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P94)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
•Auto Focus will be activated.
•The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-90.png "Page 91
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4.Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording
condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes.
1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC].
•The Focus Mode will be set. (P93)
2Press [].
3Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
•The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P94)
4Press the shutter button halfway.
•Auto Focus will be activated.
•The...")
91 4.Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Taking Pictures with Auto Focus By setting the optimum Focus Mode or Auto Focus Mode for the subject or recording condition, you can let the camera automatically adjust focus in various scenes. 1Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. •The Focus Mode will be set. (P93) 2Press []. 3Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. •The Auto Focus Mode will be set. (P94) 4Press the shutter button halfway. •Auto Focus will be activated. •The...
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•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case,
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].
–A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.–When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be displayed
momentarily while pressing halfway.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•
Fast-moving subjects,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-91.png "Page 92
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•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case,
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].
–A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.–When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be displayed
momentarily while pressing halfway.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•
Fast-moving subjects,...")
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 92 •If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. •When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC]. –A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.–When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be displayed momentarily while pressing halfway. Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects,...
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4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
∫ About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Mot ion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Applicable modes:
ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)/Description of settings
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4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
∫ About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Mot ion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Applicable modes:
ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene
(recommended)/Description of settings
[AFS/AFF]...")
93 4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. ∫ About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Mot ion Picture] menu, you can assign [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever. Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Applicable modes: ItemThe movement of the subject and the scene (recommended)/Description of settings [AFS/AFF]...
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•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press [].
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
When recording using [AFF],...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-93.png "Page 94
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•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P21.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press [].
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
When recording using [AFF],...")
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 94 •When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if [AFS] has been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS]. •Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1Press []. 2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. When recording using [AFF],...
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([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
•You can change the eye to be in focus.
(P97)•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P101)
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4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
([Face/Eye
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When
[Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
•You can change the eye to be in focus.
(P97)•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P101)
([Tracking])The camera focuses on...")
95 4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings ([Face/Eye Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes. An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])•Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are only those of the face that is in focus. •You can change the eye to be in focus. (P97)•Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P101) ([Tracking])The camera focuses on...
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∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
([Face/Eye Detection])
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face/Eye Detection
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to
[].
–When the face is not facing the camera
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∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
([Face/Eye Detection])
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face/Eye Detection
Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to
[].
–When the face is not facing the camera
–When the face is at an angle–When the face is...")
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 96 ∫ Restrictions on Auto Focus Mode •The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) ([Face/Eye Detection]) •Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face/Eye Detection Function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to []. –When the face is not facing the camera –When the face is at an angle–When the face is...
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97 4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings When the camera detects a face, the AF area and the mark indicating the eye to be in focus are displayed. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. A The eye to be in focus ∫Changing the eye to be in focus Touch the eye to be in focus. •Touch the...
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Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the
shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
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Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the
shutter button halfway.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
Touch the subject.
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it...")
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 98 Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. A AF tracking frame •AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released. •Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed. Touch the subject. •Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. •Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched. •If it...
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4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press [].2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
•You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the screen.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
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4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press [].2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
•You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the screen.
3Press 2/1 to select a setting.
•The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the
bottom left of the screen.
4Press 4.
•AF area setting screen is...")
99 4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely se t the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. 1Press [].2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. •If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. •You can also display the AF area setting screen by touching the screen. 3Press 2/1 to select a setting. •The current shape of the AF area A is displayed on the bottom left of the screen. 4Press 4. •AF area setting screen is...
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the part s you want to set as AF
areas.
•
If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of
the area will be canceled.
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat).
•The setting is canceled when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-99.png "Page 100
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When selecting [ ]/[ ]
When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size
and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the
horizontal size and position.
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the part s you want to set as AF
areas.
•
If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of
the area will be canceled.
Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat).
•The setting is canceled when...")
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings 100 When selecting [ ]/[ ] When [ ] is selected, you can change the vertical size and position; when [ ] is selected, you can change the horizontal size and position. When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] Drag your finger over the part s you want to set as AF areas. • If you touch one of the selected AF areas, the selection of the area will be canceled. Press 3/4/2 /1 to select the AF area, and then press [MENU/SET] to set (repeat). •The setting is canceled when...