In the Moment
Super Responsive AF
Ever since it was rst developed, the LUMIX G has
continued to improve its auto focusing performance.
Its speedy, accurate Contrast AF system ensures that you
will catch even the most eeting photo opportunities.
Fast and Precise
Contrast AF System
Unique Feature of the LUMIX
Dedicated Signal Contact
Easy Focusing in Dark Places
Low Light AF
4 Easy Support Modes
Focus Modes including AFF Mode
Variety of Choices
AF Modes
Assist Functions for
Manual Focus
Great for Shooting Videos
Smooth and Silent Focus
Free Frame Composition
Full-area AF
Optimal Designing of
Software & Mechanical Technology
High Precision
High Speed
Usable in More Situations
Versatility of Control
Of the 11 signal contacts in the Micro
Four Thirds System standard, one serves
exclusively for Contrast AF. This enables
high-speed communication between the
camera and the lens and improves AF
speed.
The Low Light AF in the DMC-G6 gains
higher performance in situations such as
moonlight even without an AF assist lamp
to focus on the subject more precisely.
You can quickly change the focus mode:
AFS, AFF, AFC, and MF. The AFF (AF
Flexible) mode locks the focus on the
subject when the shutter button is half-
pressed. It also resets the focusing as the
subject moves.
The DMC-G6 has a variety of AF modes
for virtually any shooting situation – such
as Pinpoint AF, 1-area AF, 23-area AF, AF
Tracking and 1-area AF in Face Detection.
The Pinpoint AF function allows more
precise focusing by further enlarging the
focusing area.
LUMIX G offers a lot of advantages for
manual focusing, such as AF + MF, MF
assist, MF guide, and Peaking. You get
highly detailed focusing.
With the LUMIX G, wobbling is fast and
ne, so AF is smooth and precise. Along
with high-speed, silent AF made possible
by using a high-speed, silent motor in the
lens, the LUMIX G is even more suitable
for video shooting.
In addition to its high precision, Contrast
AF makes it possible to focus on subjects
in a corner of the frame. Combined with
the Full-area Touch AF, it is possible to
set focus on any point in the eld of view
which realizes quick and intuitive focusing
operation with free frame composition.
Devoting Panasonic’s utmost efforts to
software and mechanical aspects, LUMIX
G features high-speed AF. The camera’s
algorithm shortens the focus search time,
and the stepping motor actuator also
eliminates time loss. The combination of
the software algorithm and the lens drive
system enables remarkable focus speed
and 5 fps burst shooting with AF tracking.
Smooth Focusing
Higher Accuracy
Even with a Bright Lens Mounted
The Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy
even in shooting at small F value. Focusing
of the Contrast AF is controlled by the image
sensor so that no mechanical margin of
error occurs to achieve precise focusing.
Smooth focusing
is achieved by
high-speed
communication
between the
camera and the
lens.
Pinpoint
1-Area
23-Area
AF Tracking
Face Detection
Pinpoint AF
Incomparable High Response
240 fps AF Drive
The DMC-G6 provides sensor drive and
lens control at the speed of 240 fps, which
is twice as fast as conventional models, to
achieve a higher focus detection speed for
fast-moving subjects.
* As of April 24, 2013, using the H-HS12035,
H-HS35100, or H-FS14140.
2 Steps of Contrast AF
1: The time to
search for
the focusing peak
2: The time to
return to
the focusing peak
DMC-GX1
(Conventional
Model)
DMC-G6
240fps* 240fps*
With the Contrast AF, which is featured
on all cameras of LUMIX G, the incredible
speed of the DMC-G6 precisely captures
moving subjects. It makes sure you always
get the shot you want.
Contrast AF System
Front Focus Rear Focus In Focus
HIGH
CONTRAST
Lens Position
L O W
HIGH
CONTRAST
L O W
Lens Position
HIGH
CONTRAST
Lens Position
L O W
Speed is emphasized Precision is emphasized
when the focal position
is far away.
when the focal position
is close.
HIGH
CONTRAST
Speed-up
Slowdown
LO W
HIGH
CONTRAST
LO W
Axis
Focus Lens
Wobbling
Image Sensor
Advanced Mechanical Technology
Original Stepping Motor Actuator
A unique stepping motor in the AF drive
system inside the lens directly moves the
focus lens to an accurate focus position.
It also integrates an advanced encoder
to monitor the lens’ rotation angle for the
best optimal results.
Stepping Motor Actuator
Stepping motor in
drive system
Encoder
section
Focus
lens unit
High precision even with a bright lens mounted
• Theoretical image.
100%
0%
Accuracy of AF
L e n s a p e r t u r e v a l u e
Dedicated Signal Contact
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