Panasonic DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera User Manual


 
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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• It is not possible to set [ ] in the
following cases.
– In [NIGHT SCENERY],
[ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE
NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT
PORTRAIT] mode.
– In [FOOD], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY],
[FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in
scene mode.
– In motion picture mode [ ].
• The camera may detect the subjects other
than a person as the face. In this case,
switch the AF mode to any modes other
than [ ] and then take a picture.
w About AF area selection
You can select the AF area when [ ],
[ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
Set the focus to AF or AF macro.
Select AF area with on the joystick
and then press the center of the
joystick.
Move the AF area with the cursor
buttons or /// on the joystick.
Press [MENU/SET] or press the center
of the joystick to set.
When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ ]
You can select 1 AF area from the
11 areas.
When selecting [ ]
You can select AF areas as shown in the
following illustration by tilting the joystick
towards ///.
• The spot metering target can also be
moved to match the AF area when using
[].
• The following operations will return the AF
area to the previous position.
– When the mode dial is set to intelligent
auto mode [ ]
– When the power save mode is activated
– When this unit is turned off
or