Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch screen.
(Set the [TOUCH AF] of the [TOUCH SETTINGS] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON].)
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Set the Focus Mode to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] (P32).
Press  2 ().
To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
•AF area...

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The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and 
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion 
of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is 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...

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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 the touch screen
You can lock the subject by touching it.
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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.
∫ When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter 
button halfway...

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Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not 
in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
Note
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The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.  (P95)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [Ø ], you can bring...

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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•AF area setting screen can be displayed also by pressing 
2  and then  4.
•AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF 
area setting screen.
•Touch [RESET] to return the AF area to the center of the 
screen.
2Touch the slide bar to change the size of AF area 
frame.
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It can be...

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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.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to 
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing 
4  to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then 
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and 
pressing [MENU/SET].
2Drag the...

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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
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.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [MF].  (P32)
Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
•When [MF ASSIST] on the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] and 
you focus manually, the display will switch to the assist screen 
and the image will be enlarged. (MF Assist  A)...

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∫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].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor...

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1Focus by moving the focus lever or 
rotating the focus ring.
2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little 
further in the same direction.
3 Fine tune the focus by moving the focus 
lever slightly in the opposite direction or 
rotating the focus ring slightly in the 
opposite direction.
Note
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If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures–We recommend...

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About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference 
mark is a mark used to measure 
the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures 
with Manual Focus or taking 
close-up pictures.
A Focus distance reference 
mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) is used, Wide to 
focal length 20 mm]
D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) is used, focal 
length 21 mm to Tele]
E 0.3 m (0.99 feet)...