Panasonic DMCTZ71EB Operating Guide

Basics

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When [AF Mode] is set to [   ] (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the 

picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.

Align the AF area 

with the subject

Hold down halfway

( When focus is aligned: illuminated 

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

( When focus is aligned: green 

When focus is not aligned: red)

Press fully

AF area

 

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Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

 •Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast.

 •Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. 

 •In the dark, or with significant jitter.

 •When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects 

together in the same picture.

 

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The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not 

aligned.

Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. 

Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to 

bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.

 

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The AF area display may be larger depending on recording 

conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.

 

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The quality of the picture display may be lower during Auto Focus.

Focus display

Focus range