Panasonic DMC-LZ30K - Manual (Page 34)

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Adjusting focus
When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the
picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.
Adjust focus according to subject
Align the AF area
with the subject
Hold down halfway
Focus display
( When focus is aligned: illuminated
When focus is not aligned: flashing)
AF area
( When focus is aligned: green
When focus is not aligned: red)
Return to desired composition
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 color contrast.
•Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In 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. (→60)
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.