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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you c an take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be ac hieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[FOCUS]:
You cannot take a picture until t he subject is brought into focus.
[RELEASE]:
This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you c an take a picture when the
shutter button is pressed fully.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be ac hieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto...")
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Adjusting Focus Manually
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 A uto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF
Assist)
•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring,
moving the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-157.png "Page 158
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Adjusting Focus Manually
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 A uto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/ 4/2/1 to adjust the focus position,
and press [MENU/SET].
•The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF
Assist)
•You can also enlarge the area by rotating the focus ring,
moving the...")
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-160.png "Page 161
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
5Press the shutter button halfway.
•The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed.
•You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the
assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation.
•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF
Assist by direct operation of the...")
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
•
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 operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k.
•
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 operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ]
–Dragging the monitor...")
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
A Indicator 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. >
[Custom] > [MF Assist]
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
A Indicator 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. >
[Custom] > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring...")
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Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct 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] (P70) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-163.png "Page 164
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Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct 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] (P70) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON ]...")
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move...")
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released
•
AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released
•
AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked.
> [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is...")
161 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 5Press the shutter button halfway. •The assist screen will close. The recording screen will be displayed. •You can also close the assist screen by pressing [MENU/SET].•If you have enlarged the picture by rotating the focus ring or moving the focus lever, the assist screen will close approximately 10 seconds after the operation. •MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens use d, but you can display MF Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch scree n or a button. •If you press a cursor button on the recording screen when [Dire ct Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the screen that lets you set the area to b e enlarged will be displayed. •MF Assist is not displayed in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures –When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K Photo functio n–When using the Digital Zoom Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. •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 (P195). –The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly nar rowed. 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 sli ghtly. This is not a malfunction.
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 162 ∫About the focus distance reference mark Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus If [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed in Manual Focus, Auto Focus will wor k. • 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 operations.–Pressing the function button to which [AF-ON] is assigned–Touching [ ] –Dragging the monitor and releasing your finger at the position you want to focus on The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures wit h Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range AFocus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 14 mm to 21 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used] D 0.5 m (1.6 feet) (focal length 22 mm to 140 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used] E 0.25 m (0.82 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used] F 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 14 mm to 20 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] G 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] > [AF-ON] \b MENU AFAF
163 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen) • Available settings vary depending on the lens used. Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide A Indicator 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. > [Custom] > [MF Assist] When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/H-FS1442A) is used []The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus lever of the lens or by pressing 2(). [] The screen is enlarged by operating the focus ring or the focus lever of the lens. []The screen is enlarged by pressing 2(). [OFF] The screen cannot be enlarged by operating the focus ring or th e focus lever of the lens or by pressing 2(). When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring is used [ON]Focus can be adjusted when you press 2( ) and the screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged is displayed. [OFF] Focus can be adjusted when you press 2( ). The screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged is not displayed. > [Custom] > [MF Guide] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU MENU A
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 164 Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions • When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Dete ct 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] (P70) 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 highlighte d 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 Con trol Mode. > [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)/[ ] (Yellow-green)/[ ] (Pink)/[ ] (White) •When [Detect Level] is set to [LOW]: [ ] (Blue)/[ ] (Orange)/[ ] (Green)/[ ] (Red)/[ ] (Gray) •Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows. – [ ] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue) – [ ] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange) –[ ] (Yellow-green)[ ] (Green)–[ ] (Pink)[ ] (Red) –[ ] (White)[ ] (Gray) MENU
165 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure. 1Align the screen with the subject. 2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. •If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfwa y to focus, press the shutter button fully. AF/AELOCK 200603.5AELAELAELAEL00 A
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 166 Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released • AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposu re Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. •The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even w hen AE is locked. > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the sh utter speed are displayed. [AF LOCK] Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the a perture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized. [AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed. > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock Hold] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU MENU
167 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. ∫ Expanding the exposure compensation range Using the exposure compensation dial and front or rear dial, yo u can expand the exposure compensation range down to j5 EV and up to i5EV. 1Select the menu. (P63) 2Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. • Exit the menu after it is set.3Set the exposure compensation dial to [ j3] or [i3].4Rotate the dial selected in step 2 to expand the exposure compensation range. • When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selec ted Exposure Compensation. (P232) •When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness o f the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen. •The expanded exposure compensation range is not applied to moti on picture recording and 4K photo recording. Rotate the exposure compensation dial to select a compensation value. •The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3EV to i3EV. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the exposure towards negative. > [Custom] > [Dial Set.] > [Exp Comp Setup] [] (front dial) Assigns the operation for expanding the exposure compensation range to the front dial. [ ] (rear dial)Assigns the operation for expanding the exposure compensation range to the rear dial. [OFF] s MENU
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 168 Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1Press 3 ( ). 2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear dial. •You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the front dial by pressing [DISP.]. A ISO sensitivity B ISO Limit Set 3Rotate the front dial to set the upper limit of ISO sensitivity. •It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. ISO ISOLIMIT LIMITOFF OFF AUTO AUTO 2002004040ISOISO ISOISOISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTO AUTO BA
169 5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ¢1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P170) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set]. ¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •[ ] is not available in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual Expo sure Mode.•[AUTO] and [ ] are not available when taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [B] (Bulb) in Manual Exposure Mode. •When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].•In Creative Video Mode or when recording 4K photos, the setting s below are available. [AUTO]/[200] to [6400] AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. •Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 (Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to sui t the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢ 1 •The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 100¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P170) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase. Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity 200 25600 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed SlowFast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings 170 Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF ] Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity ] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. Applicable modes: ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: • [Extended ISO] is not available for 4K photo recording. Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set] Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] [1/3 EV] [L.100] ¢/[L.125]¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/ [1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] [1 EV] [L.100]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600] Extending ISO sensitivity > [Rec] > [Extended ISO] MENU MENU MENU