Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto focus or where you want the focus
locked for a shot.
1Set the Focus mode selector switch to “MF”.
2The “
K” appears on the screen.
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If the focus is set to infinity using manual focusing, position the
“
£” mark on a subject close to infinity. Continuing to turn the
FZ ring will move the focus position beyond infinity and
defocus the image.
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Manual focus cannot be used in the “r” Movie mode.
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Using manual focus effectively
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Because the shot may go out of focus if the camera
is moved, a tripod should be used.
1Turn the FZ ring to focus on the subject in the
AF frame.
2A focusing indicator mark appears on the
screen. Adjust the focus until “£” appears.
■ Focusing indicator marks
The focusing mark appears when moving the focus
a set amount (close to the focused position). Use
the mark to focusing.
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If the “£” mark appears when the shot is not in focus, try using
the One-touch AF function.
Use this function to focus the shot quickly.
Pressing the “™£¢” button, the camera uses the
autofocus function to focus on the subject.
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The focus indicator does not appear in one-touch AF mode.
One-touch AF function
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Focus check function
The shot is focused.
The focus is set too close. Turn the FZ ring clockwise.
The focus is set too far. Turn the FZ ring counter-
clockwise.
£
¢
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Use this function when it is difficult to see whether
the image is focused.
Pressing the “'” button, the center of the image is
shown enlarged and can be focused using the
enlarged image. Take the picture or press the “'”
button again to return to normal display.
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The Focus check function is disabled when the AF mode is
set to MULTI or AREA.
