Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Focus modeThe movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)Description of settings
[AFS] Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Focus modeThe movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)Description of settings
[AFS] Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed
halfway....")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•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].
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P19.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
Changing the focus mode assigned to [AFS] of the focus mode lever
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•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].
Not available in these cases:
•
Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on P19.
•When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
Changing the focus mode assigned to [AFS] of the focus mode lever
[MENU] > [Custom] >...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w64_dmc-gm1k_en_adv_om_d-138.png "Page 139
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
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...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Up to 23 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen.
•
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.
(P141)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P141)
•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Up to 23 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the screen.
•
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.
(P141)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P141)
•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into
the AF area, fix the focus and...")
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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/w64_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...")
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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.
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64922/w64_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...")
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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.
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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...")
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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...")
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 the screen. 3Rotate the control dial to change the size of AF area frame. • It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•The area size can also be changed by pinching out/ pinching in (P15) on the screen. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. •AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [ š] is selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched. When selecting [ ] The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. 1Select [ ] and press 4. •AF area setting screen is displayed. 2Press 3/4/ 2/1 to select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on the right. • AF area frame can also be selected by touching the screen. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. •Only [ i] display (center point of selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen. •Setting of the AF area frame is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or [ ] is touched. Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area
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 can also be moved by touching the screen. •Pressing [DISP.] will bring the focus position back to the center of the assist screen. •On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ]. Changing the display of the assist screen [MENU] > [Custom] > [Pinpoint AF Display] [FULL]: Enlarges a picture in full screen. [PIP]: Enlarges a picture in a window on the screen. • The display of the assist screen can also be switched by touching [ ].•When the control dial is rotated, a picture can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 6 times in [PIP]. In [FULL], it can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 10 times. The picture is enlarged/reduced by a factor of 1. •The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in.
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 changed. Setting the duration for which the screen is enlarged [MENU] > [Custom] > [Pinpoint AF Time] > [LONG] (Approx. 1.5 seconds) /[MID] (Approx. 1.0 second) /[SHORT] (Approx. 0.5 second)
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 the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. •The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–In Preview Mode –In low light situations –With lenses that only offer Manual Focus–With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF Setting the desired focus method [MENU] > [Custom] > [Half Press Release] > [ON]/[OFF] [MENU] > [Custom] > [Quick AF] > [ON]/[OFF]
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) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet) –When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is attached: Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 5.0 m (16 feet) •The AF Assist Lamp is valid only for the subject in the center of the screen. Use it by positioning the subject in the center of the screen. •Remove the lens hood. •When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/ H-H020A) is used, but it does not affect the performance. •The AF Assist Lamp may be greatly blocked, and it may become harder to focus when a lens with large diameter is used. •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/ [Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) –When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] [MENU] > [Custom] > [AF Assist Lamp] > [ON]/[OFF]
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 When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the focus mode set to [AFS] or set AF Lock using [AF/AE LOCK]), you can make fine adjustments to the focus manually. [MENU] > [Custom] > [Focus/Release Priority] [MENU] > [Custom] > [AF+MF] > [ON]/[OFF]
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]. • The MF area can also be moved by dragging the screen (P15) . •Pressing [DISP.] will return the MF area back to the center. 4Press 2/1 to focus.A Slide bar B MF Assist (enlarged screen) C MF Guide D Peaking •Pressing and holding 2/1 will increase the focus speed. •Focus can also be adjusted by dragging the slide bar.•Rotating the control dial will enlarge/reduce the MF Assist size. •When [Peaking] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], in-focus portions are highlighted. •The MF area setting screen can be displayed by pressing 4.AF + C DB A
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 when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •You can also close MF Assist by pressing [MENU/SET] or touching [Exit].•It will also close when the screen is touched twice. •When displayed by 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 cases: • The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures. When using an interchangeable lens (H-H020A) with a focus ring 1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Rotate the focus ring to focus. Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject Rotate to B side: Focuses on faraway subjectE MF Assist (enlarged screen) F MF Guide G Peaking •When using an interchangeable lens with a focus lever, move the focus lever to focus. A B AF + F G E
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 [Fn1]. •Auto Focus works at the center of the frame. •If Auto Focus is used while the MF Assist screen is displayed, the center of the MF Assist screen will be focused. •Auto Focus also works with the following touch operations. –Touching [ ]–Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want to focus on [MENU] > [Custom] > [MF Guide] > [ON]/[OFF] [MENU] > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] > [AF-ON] A AFAF
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] ( [Detect Level]: [LOW]) > [ON] ( [Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•This function works in Manual Focus or when focus is being adjusted manually with [AF+MF]. •Since portions with clear outlines on the screen are highlighted as in-focus portions, portions to be highlighted vary depending on the recording conditions. •The color used for highlighting does not affect recorded images. •[Peaking] does not work with [Rough Monochrome] in Creative Control Mode. [MENU] > [Custom] >[Peaking] [ON]In-focus portions are highlighted with color. [OFF]In-focus portions are not highlighted. [SET] [Detect Level] The detection level for in-focus portions is set. When [HIGH] is set, portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to achieve a more precise focus. [HIGH]/[LOW] • The detection level setting does not affect the focus range. [Display Color] Sets the highlighting color used for [Peaking]. •When [Detect Level] is set to [HIGH]: [ ] (Light blue)/[ ] (Yellow)/[ ] (Green) •When [Detect Level] is set to [LOW]: [ ] (Blue)/[ ] (Orange)/[ ] (White) •Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows. – [ ] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue) – [ ] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange) – [ ] (Green) [ ] (White)