Panasonic DMC-FZ1PP - Manual (Page 52)

Recording images (advanced)
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Using the AF/AE Lock
If the subject is out of the AF area and you
press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is
not adjusted. After locking focus and
exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear
picture with adjusted focus.
AF: Auto focus
AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
• Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25)
1 Aim the camera at the subject on which
you want to adjust the focus to enter
the AF area
2 on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder and then keep pressing the
shutter button halfway (AF/AE lock).
• When the focus is adjusted, the focus
indication 1 [ ¥] appears.
2 Move the camera keeping the chosen
composition and press the shutter
button all the way.
• Before pressing the shutter button, you can set
the AF/AE lock again and again.
1,2
1600
1
2
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