Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Basic Operating Instructions

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Recording
DVQX1391 (ENG)
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Recording mode:
Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
1
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or
[AFC]
• It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set.
Settings The movement of the subject and the scene (recommended)
[AFS/AFF]
[AFS]
(Auto Focus
Single)
Subject is still (Scenery, anniversary photograph, etc.)
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
(Auto Focus
Flexible)
Movement cannot be predicted (Children, pets, etc.)
If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed halfway, the
focus is corrected to match the movement automatically.
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You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion
Picture] menu.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus Continuous)
Subject is moving (Sport, trains, etc.)
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly
performed to match the movement of the subject.
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When the subject is moving, the focusing is performed by predicting the subject position at the
time of recording. (Movement prediction)
Switching [AF Mode]
Recording mode:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects
to be selected.
1
Press [ ] button ( )
2
Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET]
Settings: [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) /
[
] (49-area-focusing) / [ ] etc. (Custom Multi) /
[
] (1-area-focusing) / [ ] (Pinpoint-focusing)

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Type	Live MOS
Effective Pixels	20.3 MP
Image Processor	Venus Engine
Continuous Shooting	9 fps
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inches
Screen Type	Tilting Touchscreen
Built-in Flash	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Dimensions	124 x 72.1 x 46.8 mm
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm
ISO Range	200-25600 (extendable to 100)
Shutter Speed	60 sec
Autofocus System	Contrast Detection
Image Stabilization	5-axis
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2, 760, 000 dots
LCD Screen Resolution	1, 240, 000 dots
Video Recording	4K UHD at 30p
Battery	DMW-BLG10
Battery Life	260 shots (CIPA standard)
Weight	407 g (with battery and SD card)