Panasonic G6 Manual

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Recording
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
1Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. (P162)
2Press 2 ().
3To 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  P167.
4Touch [Set].
•The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø ] in the following cases.
–When using...

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
1Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P43)
2Touch the item.
•Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the 
subject and the scene you are recording.
ItemThe movement of the 
subject and the scene
(recommended)Description of settings
AFS Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary 
photograph, etc.)
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway. Focus will be...

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Recording
•Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on 
P22.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Not available in these cases:
•
In Panorama Shot Mode, [AFF] and [AFC] cannot be set.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
•
It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele 
or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
•Press the shutter button halfway again when it  is difficult to focus on the subject.
•While...

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Recording
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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Recording
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.
•
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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Recording
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)
•
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. 
(P167)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
•
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.  (P167)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the...

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Recording
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 [AF].)
•
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 also be displayed by pressing 
2  and then  4.
•AF area can also be moved by the cursor button in 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...

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Recording
Using the [Custom] menu, you can set the focus method in detail.
Focusing/not focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway
Focusing/Not focusing in advance
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and 
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shut ter is pressed. This is useful when you 
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is...

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Turning on/not turning on the AF Assist Lamp
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, 
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF 
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)
•
The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on the lens used.–When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS14140, H-FS1442A, H-FS014042, 
H-FS45150) is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m...