Panasonic DMC-FZ18 - Manual (Page 80)

Advanced (Recording pictures)
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• It is not possible to set [ ] in the
following cases.
– In [NIGHT SCENERY],
[ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE
NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT
PORTRAIT] mode.
– In [FOOD], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY],
[FIREWORKS] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in
scene mode.
– In motion picture mode [ ].
• The camera may detect the subjects other
than a person as the face. In this case,
switch the AF mode to any modes other
than [
] and then take a picture.
w About AF area selection
You can select the AF area when [
],
[ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
Set the focus to AF or AF macro.
Select AF area with
 on the joystick
and then press the center of the
joystick.
Move the AF area with the cursor
buttons or
/// on the joystick.
Press [MENU/SET] or press the center
of the joystick to set.
When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ ]
You can select 1 AF area from the
11 areas.
When selecting [ ]
You can select AF areas as shown in the
following illustration by tilting the joystick
towards
///.
• The spot metering target can also be
moved to match the AF area when using
[
].
• The following operations will return the AF
area to the previous position.
– When the mode dial is set to intelligent
auto mode [ ]
– When the power save mode is activated
– When this unit is turned off
or