Panasonic DMC-G1K User Manual

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Basic
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS].
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is 
fixed when you press the shutter button halfway.
Normally use the [AFS].
Focus during the burst is fixed at the first picture. Refer to 
P64 for details.
This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the 
movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of the 
subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction)
Set the focus mode dial to [AFC].
“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”. The 
camera is continuously focusing on the subject while the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a 
distant one to a nearby one.
Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to 
focus on the subject.
Focusing will continue even after the shutter button is pressed during the burst. Refer to P64 for 
details.
Refer to the [PRE AF] of [CUSTOM MENU] menu item (P106) to adjust the focus before 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
When the subject is dark, the operation, in which focus is adjusted only once, is performed.
Set the focus mode dial to [MF].
For details, refer to P72.
Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS)
Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC)
Take a picture with manual focus (MF)