Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 User Manual

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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings
Taking pictures with Auto Focus
Set the Focus Mode (AFS, AFF, AFC)
Recording mode:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
1
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC]
Settings
The movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)
Description
[AFS/
AFF]
[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 fixed while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
Movement cannot be
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”. In
this mode, focusing is performed automatically when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the focus is corrected to match the movement
automatically.
You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion Picture] menu.
[AFC]
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed
halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match the
movement of the subject.
When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
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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)
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Focusing may take time if the zoom is suddenly changed from max. Wide to max. Tele, or if you
suddenly move closer to a subject from a greater distance.
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Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
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While the shutter button pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.

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)