Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60
Brand: Panasonic
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Application (Record)

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or

exposure [AF/AE Lock]

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Recording mode:

The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with

the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take

a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).

Preparation:

To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the [Fn]

button. (→133)

Align the AF area with the subject

Press [Fn] button to lock the focus and/or exposure

• To cancel AF/AE Lock → Press [Fn] button.

Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take,

and press the shutter button fully

• When [AE] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully.

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AF/AE Lock switching

By using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu, you can set whether to lock focus and/or

exposure.

[AE] Locks exposure only. ([AEL] is displayed on the screen.)

[AF] Locks focus only. ([AFL] is displayed on the screen.)

[AF/AE] Locks focus and exposure. ([AFL] and [AEL] are displayed on the screen.)

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AF Lock only is effective in the following case:

• [Manual Exposure] Mode

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During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.

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Lock is cancelled when a zoom operation is performed after locking the exposure and/

or focus.

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