Panasonic Lumix GX8 - Manual (Page 144)

5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
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Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
1
Press 2 ( ).
2
Press 2/1 to select AF Mode and then press
[MENU/SET].
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode
([Face/Eye
Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face
and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while
the exposure will be optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [
])
• Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be
detected are only those of the face that is in focus.
• You can change the eye to be in focus. (P146)
• Position and size of the AF area can be changed. (P151)
([Tracking])
The camera focuses on the subject you specify.
The exposure will be optimized for the subject.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [
].)
Focus and exposure will keep on following the
subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
(P147)
([49-Area])
Up to 49 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center
of the screen.
• You can select areas to be in focus. (P151)
, etc.
([Custom Multi])
From among 49 AF areas, you can freely set the
optimum shape of the AF area for the subject.
(P148)