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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [], Starlight AF will be
activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are
displayed.
(Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 o f the center area of the
screen.)
•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may l ose its accuracy. In that case,
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].
–A beep...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-140.png "Page 141
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
•If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [], Starlight AF will be
activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are
displayed.
(Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 o f the center area of the
screen.)
•If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may l ose its accuracy. In that case,
re-adjust the focus.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC].
–A beep...")
141 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •If the camera detects stars in the night sky after displaying [], Starlight AF will be activated. When focus is achieved, the focus indication [ ] and AF areas in focus are displayed. (Detection with Starlight AF works only for approximately 1/3 o f the center area of the screen.) •If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may l ose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. •When the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [AFC]. –A beep...
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Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
The movement of the
subject and the scene (recommended)
Description of settings
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS](Auto
Focus
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically
when the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-141.png "Page 142
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142
Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
The movement of the
subject and the scene (recommended)
Description of settings
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS](Auto
Focus
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically
when the...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 142 Applicable modes: The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]. Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) Item The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended) Description of settings [AFS/ AFF] [AFS](Auto Focus Single) Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. Focus is set automatically when the...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, yo u can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
•
When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the cam era will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•The focus mode [AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the followin g cases:–Creative Video Mode–Panorama Shot Mode
–When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-142.png "Page 143
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever
In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, yo u can assign [AFS] or
[AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever.
•
When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the cam era will operate as if [AFS] has
been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•The focus mode [AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the followin g cases:–Creative Video Mode–Panorama Shot Mode
–When...")
143 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ∫About [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever In [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec] menu or the [Motion Picture] menu, yo u can assign [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever. • When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the cam era will operate as if [AFS] has been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS]. •The focus mode [AFF] or [AFC] operates as [AFS] in the followin g cases:–Creative Video Mode–Panorama Shot Mode –When...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press 2 ().
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-143.png "Page 144
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144
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1Press 2 ().
2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([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...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 144 Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 1Press 2 (). 2Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ([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...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫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 operates as [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-144.png "Page 145
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫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 operates as [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is...")
145 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ∫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 operates as [ ]. –When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is...
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([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])•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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-145.png "Page 146
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([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot].
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/
[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])•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...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 146 ([Tracking])•[ ] cannot be used with [Time Lapse Shot]. •In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø].–[Sepia]/[Monochrome]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Rough Monochrome]/[S ilky Monochrome]/ [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) –[Monochrome] ([Photo Style])•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...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
AAF 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 functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-146.png "Page 147
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press
the shutter button halfway.
AAF 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 functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
•If it...")
147 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Aim the AF tracking frame over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway. AAF 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 functio n.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked. •Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched. •If it...
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Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
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 displayed.
5Select AF areas.
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Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the
subject.
1Press 2 ().
2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3.
•If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed.
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 displayed.
5Select AF areas.
•The selected AF areas are displayed in...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 148 Selecting from 49 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape of the AF area for the subject. 1Press 2 (). 2Select a Custom Multi icon ([ ], etc.), and press 3. •If you press 4, the AF area setting screen will be displayed. 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 displayed. 5Select AF areas. •The selected AF areas are displayed in...
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
You can adjust the size and position of the area in the
vertical direction for [ ], in the horizontal direction for
[ ], and in all directions for [ ].
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the parts 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 (repea t).
•The setting is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-148.png "Page 149
149
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
You can adjust the size and position of the area in the
vertical direction for [ ], in the horizontal direction for
[ ], and in all directions for [ ].
When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Drag your finger over the parts 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 (repea t).
•The setting is...")
149 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ] You can adjust the size and position of the area in the vertical direction for [ ], in the horizontal direction for [ ], and in all directions for [ ]. When selecting [ ]/[ ]/[ ] Drag your finger over the parts 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 (repea t). •The setting is...
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Applicable modes:
When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the
position and size of the AF area.
•
Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P171) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w300_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-149.png "Page 150
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150
Applicable modes:
When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the
position and size of the AF area.
•
Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n.
•When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to
[AF].
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]
(P171) is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering...")
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 150 Applicable modes: When [š], [ ], [ Ø], or [ ] in Auto Focus Mode is selected, you can change the position and size of the AF area. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter functio n. •When setting with touch operation, set [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu to [AF]. •The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode] (P171) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering...