Panasonic SQW0019 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Applicable modes:
From the Recording screen > [ ] > [Rec] > [AF Mode]. (P91)
About [š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the unit detects the faces.
Select the type of Auto Focus Mode ([AF Mode])
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects
to be selected.
[š] ([Face Detection])
The unit automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[] ([AF Tracking])
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[] ([23-Area])
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused.
This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[Ø] ([1-Area])
The unit focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the
screen.
Yellow
When the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the frame turns green when the subject 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.
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may fail to
work, making it impossible to detect faces.
[AF Mode] is switched to [ ].
When the face is not facing the unit
When the face is at an angle
When the face is extremely bright or dark
When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
When the face appears small on the screen
When there is little contrast on the faces
When there is rapid movement
When the subject is other than a human being
When the unit is shaking