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 selection screen is displayed when  4 is pressed while 
[ š ], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF 
area selection screen, refer to  P95, 96.
Touch [SET].
Note
•The [ š] is disabled in the following cases.–[FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode.•The [ ] is disabled in the following cases.–[AFF] or [AFC] in the Focus Mode.•The AF Mode is fixed to [ Ø] when using the Digital Zoom or [MINIATURE EFFECT] in 
Creative Control Mode.
•AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode. 
						

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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 focused.
Note
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.  (P95)•When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [ C], the camera will adjust 
the exposure to suit the person’s face.  (P140)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face 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 extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being–When the camera is shaking
About [š] (Face Detection) 
						

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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 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 pressed.•Tracking AF and Face Dete ction will switch every time 2 is pressed in 
the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [METERING MODE] is set to 
[ C ]. (P140)
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash  in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.•AF Tracking may be disabled in certain picture conditions such as when it is very dark. AF 
Mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]–When Creative Control Mode is [SEPIA]–When [PHOTO STYLE] is [MONOCHROME]•Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When zoom is operated
Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
A 
						

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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
•
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 the subject into 
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the 
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the 
picture. (Only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFS].)
You can achieve a more  precise focus on a point that is smaller than [ Ø].
Note
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The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen.  (P96)•Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position 
enlarged to approximately 5 times original size.
The time for which the display is enlarged can be set using [PINPOINT AF TIME]  (P152) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu.
•The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according 
to the subject.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø].–When recording motion pictures
About [ ] (23-area-focusing)
About [ Ø] (1-area-focusing)
About [ ] (Pinpoint) 
						

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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.
•
It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the rear 
dial.
3Touch [SET].
•It is also possible to set by pressing [MENU/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 [ ] is touched.
When selecting [ ]
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.
Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen, 
and select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on 
the right.
•
After releasing your finger from the touch screen for a while, AF 
area frame will disappear, and only [ i] display (center point of 
selected AF area frame) will remain on the screen.
•Setting of the AF area frame is canceled when [ ] is 
touched.
•AF area frame can be selected by the cursor button when the 
AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing  2 and then  4. AF area frame is set by 
pressing [MENU/SET].
Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area 
						

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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.
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 screen to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the 
center of the screen.
•
It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor button.•Touching [RESET] will bring the focus position back to the center position.•On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
∫ Move the AF area easily with [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] function
When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [ š], [ ] 
or [ Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.
•
Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [AF MODE], [WHITE 
BALANCE], [SENSITIVITY] or [DRIVE MODE], by assigning them to the menu item of the 
Quick Menu (P64) .
Note
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the 
[METERING MODE]  (P140) is set to [ Ù]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be 
affected by the brightness around the AF area.
•[DIRECT FOCUS AREA] is fixed to [OFF] in Creative Control Mode.•When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be changed. 
						

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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)
•When [MF GUIDE] on the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] and 
you focus manually, the MF guide B is displayed on the 
screen. You can check whether the point of focus is to the near 
side or the far side.
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) having a focus lever When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042, H-H014) having a focus 
ring
Move to A  side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Move to B  side:
Focuses on faraway 
subject
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The focusing speed 
varies depending on 
how far you move 
the focus lever.
Rotate to C side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Rotate to D side:
Focuses on faraway 
subject
A
B
C
D
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 button when the 
[DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times. In 
the case of 4 times magnification, the central region is magnified. In the case of 5 and 10 
times magnification, the whole screen is magnified.
•
You can change the magnification by touching [ ]/[ ] or rotating the rear dial.
∫ Moving the enlarged area
•The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen  (P11), or pressing the cursor button.•The following will return the MF assi stance to the original position.–When the [FOCUS MODE] is set to other than [MF]–Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE]–Turning the camera off–When [RESET] is touched in the setup screen for the enlarged area
∫Closing the MF Assist
•It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.•It will also close by touching the [EXIT] 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.
Note
•The MF Assist is disabled when using the  Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures.•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.
MF ASSIST 
						

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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 using a tripod and the self-timer  (P89).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become 
difficult to focus on it again.
–The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
Technique for Manual Focus 
						

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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) [When the 
interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042) is used]
F 0.18 m (0.59 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens (H-H014) 
is used]
Focus range