How to set the focus when recording a motion picture. (Continuous AF).
DMC-GH4: Applicable Shooting modes
DC-G9, DC-GH5, DC-GH5S: Applicable Shooting modes
DC-GX9, DMC-G7: Applicable Shooting modes
DC-LX100M2: Applicable Shooting modes
DMC-FZ300: Applicable Shooting modes
DMC-FZ1000: Applicable Shooting modes
DMC-GF7: Applicable Shooting modes
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [Continuous AF] setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
Setting the focus
Press [MENU] → [Motion Picture] → [Continuous AF]
| Focus Mode | [Continuous AF] | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| [AFS] / [AFF] / [AFC] | [ON] | Allow the focus to be constantly adjusted automatically while recording motion pictures. |
| [OFF] | Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. | |
| [MF] | [ON] / [OFF] | Allow the focus to be adjusted manually. |
- The interchangeable lens model H-H020A utilizes a lens drive system to realize a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
- When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you press the shutter button halfway while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the focus.
- Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] in the [Motion Picture] menu set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise.
- When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
- For models DC-GX9, DMC-FZ300, DMC-G7: This
function is not available in the following case:
- While [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie]is in operation.