Panasonic M0712KZ0 User Manual

Application (Record)

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VQT4J11

It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to adjust the composition 

after the subject has been focused and the exposure is set.

Focus is locked (AF Lock)

Exposure is locked (AE lock)

 •To cancel the focus or exposure 

→ Press [AF/AE LOCK] button again

 

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You can use [AF/AE Lock] from the [Rec] menu to switch between the AE Lock (lock 

exposure only) setting and the AF Lock (lock focus only) setting. 

 

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The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway, even when 

AE is locked.

 

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Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.

 

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When you record motion pictures after locking the exposure and/or focus, you can 

continue to record pictures in the locked state in [Creative Video Mode]. Lock will be 

canceled in modes other than [Creative Video Mode].

 

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Lock is canceled when a zoom operation is performed after locking the exposure and/

or focus. Perform the locking operation again.

 

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AE Lock will be disabled in [Manual Exposure] Mode and [Scene Mode].