Panasonic Lumix S9

Focus / Zoom – Selecting the Focus Mode
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Selecting the Focus Mode
Select the focusing method (focus mode) to match subject movement.
It is also possible to customize the AF tracking features with [AFC]. ([AF
Custom Setting(Photo)]: 148)
Set the focus mode.
≥  [ ]/[ ]  []  [Focus Mode]
[AFS]
This is suitable for recording still subjects.
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses once.
The focus stays locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[AFC]
This is suitable for recording moving subjects.
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus is constantly adjusted according
to the movement of the subject.
• This predicts the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing. (Movement
prediction)
[MF]
Manual focusing. Use this when you want to fix the focus or avoid activating AF.
(Record Using MF: 183)