Panasonic dmc-fh7 User Guide

This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.

∫ Applicable modes: 

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∫ Settings

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The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

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It is not possible to set [

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In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.

∫ About [š] (Face Detection)
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera 
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera 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 brought into focus.
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Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work. [AF Mode] is switched to [

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When the face is not facing the camera

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When the face is at an angle

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When the face is extremely bright or dark

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When there is little contrast on the faces

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When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.

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When the face appears small on the screen

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When there is rapid movement

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When the subject is not a human being

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When the camera is shaking

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When Digital Zoom is used

[š]: Face Detection

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

]: AF Tracking

Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

]: 11-area-focusing

The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective 
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.