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Panasonic G7 - trouble focusing in low light.

Started Aug 11, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Re: Panasonic G7 - trouble focusing in low light.

Brisn5757 wrote:

One weakness with this camera compared to other cameras I've used is that the Panasonic G7 seems to keep changing focus when trying to record a lit object at night. I usually use Auto focus but it will only stay in focus a short time then it goes out of focus then back into focus. Something seems to falsely tells the camera that it's not in focus when it is.
If I'm quick enough I can switch from Auto Focus to manual focus while it's correctly focused to lock the focus. But it's more difficult when recording in video as you can have a mixture of near and far subjects.

I've tried using manual focus only but it's difficult to focus on a dimly lit object even with the magnified screen that pops up.

Do others have this problem and have found a way to over come it?

Brian

Use single autofocus rather than flexible or continuous.

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