Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8A User Manual

5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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Applicable modes:
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC].
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Item
The movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)
Description of settings
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS]
(Auto
Focus
Single)
Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.)
“AFS” is an abbreviation of
“Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically
when the shutter button is
pressed halfway. Focus will be
fixed while it is pressed halfway.
[AFF]
(Auto
Focus
Flexible)
Movement cannot be
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
“AFF” is an abbreviation of
“Auto Focus Flexible”.
In this mode, focusing is
performed automatically when
the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match
the movement automatically.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus
Continuous)
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
“AFC” is an abbreviation of
“Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter
button is pressed halfway,
focusing is constantly
performed to match the movement of the subject.
When the subject is moving, the focusing is
performed by predicting the subject position at the
time of recording. (Movement prediction)
[MF] Set the focus manually. (P158)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8A Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	Lumix DMC-GX8A
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English