Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
When selecting [ š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4 .
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by touching the subject.•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-140.png "Page 141
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
When selecting [ š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4 .
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by touching the subject.•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of...")
141 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. •When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF]. When selecting [ š], [Ø ] Position and size of the AF area can be changed. 1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4 . •AF area setting screen is displayed. 2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to move the AF area. •AF area can also be moved by touching the subject.•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
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The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject.
3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2/ 1.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject.
3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2/ 1.
•The focus position...")
142 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings When selecting [ ] You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen. • The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen. 1Select [ ] and press 4. 2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET]. •The assist screen for setting the focus position is displayed in an enlarged size. •The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject. 3Move [ _] to the focus position with 3/4/2/ 1. •The focus position...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P161) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the AF area.
•When [Touch AF] is set to [AF+AE], the brightness optimization position follows the movement
of the AF area. (The AF area works as [ Ø].) (P163)
Not available in these cases:
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When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-142.png "Page 143
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P161) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the AF area.
•When [Touch AF] is set to [AF+AE], the brightness optimization position follows the movement
of the AF area. (The AF area works as [ Ø].) (P163)
Not available in these cases:
•
When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be...")
143 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] (P161) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the AF area. •When [Touch AF] is set to [AF+AE], the brightness optimization position follows the movement of the AF area. (The AF area works as [ Ø].) (P163) Not available in these cases: • When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail.
Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway
Focusing/Not focusing in advance
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
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The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
•Press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-143.png "Page 144
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail.
Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway
Focusing/Not focusing in advance
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
•Press...")
144 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail. Releasing/not releasing the shutter by pressing the shutter button halfway Focusing/Not focusing in advance As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. •Press...
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145 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on the lens used.–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet)...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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].
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus...")
146 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 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]. Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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.The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press
[MENU/SET]. •...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-146.png "Page 147
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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.The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press
[MENU/SET]. •...")
147 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 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.The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring 1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press 2 (). 3Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press [MENU/SET]. •...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P15) the screen, or touching the
screen twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup
screen, using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/
SET] .
∫ Closing the MF Assist
•It will close...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-147.png "Page 148
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P15) the screen, or touching the
screen twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup
screen, using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/
SET] .
∫ Closing the MF Assist
•It will close...")
148 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ∫Displaying the MF Assist •It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P15) the screen, or touching the screen twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching the screen) •It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup screen, using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/ SET] . ∫ Closing the MF Assist •It will close...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] is set is pressed (P43),
Auto Focus will work.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] is set is pressed (P43),
Auto Focus will work.
•
[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to...")
149 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide AIndicator for ¶ (infinity) When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen. You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or the far side. Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] is set is pressed (P43), Auto Focus will work. • [AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to...
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
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When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]:
[LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P43) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON] (...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w300_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-149.png "Page 150
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]:
[LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P43) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON] (...")
150 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions • When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) will be displayed. •Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P43) in the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON] (...