Panasonic DMCTZ71EB Operating Guide

Application (Record)

SQW0206

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The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with 

the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take 

a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation:

To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the 

function button. 

 •To cancel AF/AE Lock → Press the function button.

 •When [AE] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully.

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By using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu, you can set whether to lock focus and/or 

exposure.

Locks exposure only. ([AEL] is displayed on the screen.)

Locks focus only. ([AFL] is displayed on the screen.)

Locks focus and exposure. ([AFL] and [AEL] are displayed on the screen.)

 

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AF Lock only is effective in the following case:

 •[Manual Exposure] Mode

 

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During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.

 

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

or focus.