Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

Recording
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For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes:
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¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
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It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].
• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], and [Aerial Photo] in
Scene Mode.
∫ About [š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
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 focused.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]
([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When Digital Zoom is used
[AF Mode]
[š]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[]: AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
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Refer to P48 for details.
[ ]: 23-area-focusing
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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.)
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
center of the screen.
[Ù]: Spot-focusing
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The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.