Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 User Manual

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE
Lock)
Applicable modes:
Lock the focus and exposure in advance to take pictures with the same focus and
exposure settings while changing the composition.
This is useful when you want to bring an edge of the screen into focus or there is a
backlight, for example.
1
Align the screen with the subject.
2
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is cancelled.
• Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
camera as you compose the picture and then
press shutter button fully.
A AE Lock indication
∫ Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
> [Custom] > [Focus / Release Shutter] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK]
Only the exposure is locked.
• When the exposure is set, [AEL] is displayed.
[AF LOCK]
Only the focus is locked.
• When the subject is focused, [AFL] is displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Both focus and exposure are locked.
• [AFL] and [AEL] are displayed when the focus and the exposure are
optimised.
[AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed.
• AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure 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.
• Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Specifications

General

Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Image Processor	Venus Engine
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Weight	658 g (body only)
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Storage Media	Dual SD card slots (UHS-II compatible)
Sensor	Live MOS
ISO Range	ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 100-25600)
Autofocus System	Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
Viewfinder	OLED Live View Finder, 3, 680k-dot
LCD Screen	3.0" 1, 040k-dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
Video Recording	4K UHD at 60p
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body stabilization
Burst Shooting	20 fps (electronic shutter)
Battery Life	Approx. 400 shots
Ports	HDMI, USB 3.0
Battery	DMW-BLF19 Lithium-Ion
Dimensions	136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes, Splashproof / Dustproof / Freezeproof