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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting the AF area position with the touch pad
Recording mode:
You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. •ZS100If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as
[ ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (→ 153)
→ [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF]
[EXACT]Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by
touching a desired position on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-160.png "Page 161
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting the AF area position with the touch pad
Recording mode:
You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. •ZS100If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as
[ ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (→ 153)
→ [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF]
[EXACT]Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by
touching a desired position on the...")
161 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting the AF area position with the touch pad Recording mode: You can move the AF area displayed on the viewfinder by touching the monitor. •ZS100If you touch the monitor when the Auto Focus Mode is set to [Custom Multi] such as [ ], the AF area setting screen will be displayed. (→ 153) → [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch Pad AF] [EXACT]Moves the AF area of the viewfinder by touching a desired position on the...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position
Recording mode:
You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touch\
ed.
1Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE]
2Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness
for
• The AF area setting screen appears. (→ 157) • The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of
the AF area.
The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-161.png "Page 162
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position
Recording mode:
You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touch\
ed.
1Set the menu
→ [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE]
2Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness
for
• The AF area setting screen appears. (→ 157) • The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of
the AF area.
The...")
162 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position Recording mode: You can optimize the focus and brightness for the position you have touch\ ed. 1Set the menu → [Custom] → [Touch Settings] → [Touch AF] → [AF+AE] 2Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for • The AF area setting screen appears. (→ 157) • The brightness optimization position is displayed on the center of the AF area. The...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting your preferred focusing method
You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail.
Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is
pressed halfway
→ [Custom] → [Shutter AF] → [ON] / [OFF]
Enabling/disabling shutter release when the shutter button is
pressed halfway
→ [Custom] → [Half Press Release] → [ON] / [OFF]
ZS100 Focusing using the [AF/AE LOCK] button
You can use the [AF/AE...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-162.png "Page 163
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Setting your preferred focusing method
You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail.
Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is
pressed halfway
→ [Custom] → [Shutter AF] → [ON] / [OFF]
Enabling/disabling shutter release when the shutter button is
pressed halfway
→ [Custom] → [Half Press Release] → [ON] / [OFF]
ZS100 Focusing using the [AF/AE LOCK] button
You can use the [AF/AE...")
163 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Setting your preferred focusing method You can use the [Custom] menu to set the focusing method in detail. Enabling/disabling focus adjustment when the shutter button is pressed halfway → [Custom] → [Shutter AF] → [ON] / [OFF] Enabling/disabling shutter release when the shutter button is pressed halfway → [Custom] → [Half Press Release] → [ON] / [OFF] ZS100 Focusing using the [AF/AE LOCK] button You can use the [AF/AE...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp
→ [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF]
Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too
dark to facilitate focusing. (A large AF area is displayed based on recording conditions.)
●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●AF Assist Lamp is effective for a subject at the center of the screen. ●If you do not want to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-163.png "Page 164
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp
→ [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF]
Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too
dark to facilitate focusing. (A large AF area is displayed based on recording conditions.)
●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●AF Assist Lamp is effective for a subject at the center of the screen. ●If you do not want to...")
164 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Turning on/off the AF Assist Lamp → [Custom] → [AF Assist Lamp] → [ON] / [OFF] Illuminates the AF Assist Lamp when the shutter button is pressed halfway when it is too dark to facilitate focusing. (A large AF area is displayed based on recording conditions.) ●The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet). ●AF Assist Lamp is effective for a subject at the center of the screen. ●If you do not want to...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
Recording mode:
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when t\
aking pictures of
flowers.
1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100
ZS60
2Press to select the item and press
[MENU/SET]
[ ]
([AF Macro]) Y
ou can take pictures of a subject as close as ZS100 5 cm
(0.16 feet), ZS60 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1x).
[
]
([Macro Zoom]) Use this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-164.png "Page 165
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
Recording mode:
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when t\
aking pictures of
flowers.
1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100
ZS60
2Press to select the item and press
[MENU/SET]
[ ]
([AF Macro]) Y
ou can take pictures of a subject as close as ZS100 5 cm
(0.16 feet), ZS60 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1x).
[
]
([Macro Zoom]) Use this...")
165 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Recording mode: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when t\ aking pictures of flowers. 1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100 ZS60 2Press to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [ ] ([AF Macro]) Y ou can take pictures of a subject as close as ZS100 5 cm (0.16 feet), ZS60 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1x). [ ] ([Macro Zoom]) Use this...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
●When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a pict\
ure without using the
flash.
●A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, eve\
n if the focus display is lit. ●When a nearby subject is to be recorded • Using a tripod and [Self Timer
] (→208) is recommended.
• The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-165.png "Page 166
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)
●When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a pict\
ure without using the
flash.
●A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, eve\
n if the focus display is lit. ●When a nearby subject is to be recorded • Using a tripod and [Self Timer
] (→208) is recommended.
• The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance...")
166 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) ●When recording a subject close to the camera, we recommend taking a pict\ ure without using the flash. ●A picture may be out of focus when the subject is out of focus range, eve\ n if the focus display is lit. ●When a nearby subject is to be recorded • Using a tripod and [Self Timer ] (→208) is recommended. • The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Recording mode:
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictu\
res or when it is
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100
ZS60
2Press to select [MF] and press
[MENU/SET]
3Touch the screen twice, set the focus
position with
, and press
[MENU/SET]
• The screen changes to the assist screen and an
enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)
• You can also...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-166.png "Page 167
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Recording mode:
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictu\
res or when it is
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100
ZS60
2Press to select [MF] and press
[MENU/SET]
3Touch the screen twice, set the focus
position with
, and press
[MENU/SET]
• The screen changes to the assist screen and an
enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)
• You can also...")
167
Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Recording mode:
Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictu\
res or when it is
difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.
1Press [ ] button ( )ZS100
ZS60
2Press to select [MF] and press
[MENU/SET]
3Touch the screen twice, set the focus
position with
, and press
[MENU/SET]
• The screen changes to the assist screen and an
enlarged display appears. (MF Assist)
• You can also...
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168 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus 4Turn the control ring to adjust focus Turning the control ring to the right: Focusing on a nearby subject Turning the control ring to the left: Focusing on a distant subject ZS100 ZS60 • Color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. (Peaking) (→ 172) • About the MF Guide (→ 171)MF Assist (Enlarged screen) Peaking MF Guide SQW0547
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Operation Touch operationDescription
DragMoves the enlarged area.
— Pinch in /
Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
ZS100 —
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.ZS60
—
Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)
[DISP.] [Reset]Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center.
• The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximate\
ly 3 to
6 times. The image...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-168.png "Page 169
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Operation Touch operationDescription
DragMoves the enlarged area.
— Pinch in /
Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps.
ZS100 —
Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.ZS60
—
Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen)
[DISP.] [Reset]Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center.
• The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximate\
ly 3 to
6 times. The image...")
169 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Operation Touch operationDescription DragMoves the enlarged area. — Pinch in / Pinch out Enlarges/reduces the AF area in small steps. ZS100 — Enlarges/reduces the AF area in large steps.ZS60 — Switches the enlarged display. (windowed/full screen) [DISP.] [Reset]Resets the area to be enlarged back to the center. • The image of a part of the screen can be enlarged or reduced approximate\ ly 3 to 6 times. The image...
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus. (One shot AF)
1Touch [ ]
●Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame. ●When Auto Focus is activated on the MF Assist screen, the camera will adjust the focus at the
center of the MF Assist screen.
●Auto Focus also works with the following operations. •ZS100Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] button to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65976/w300_dmc-zs60_adv_en_om_d-169.png "Page 170
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Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)
Taking pictures with Manual Focus
Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus. (One shot AF)
1Touch [ ]
●Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame. ●When Auto Focus is activated on the MF Assist screen, the camera will adjust the focus at the
center of the MF Assist screen.
●Auto Focus also works with the following operations. •ZS100Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] button to...")
170 Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Quickly adjusting the focus using Auto Focus In Manual Focus, the focus can be set on the subject through Auto Focus. (One shot AF) 1Touch [ ] ●Auto Focus is activated at the center of the frame. ●When Auto Focus is activated on the MF Assist screen, the camera will adjust the focus at the center of the MF Assist screen. ●Auto Focus also works with the following operations. •ZS100Pressing the [AF/AE LOCK] button to...