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G7 only refocusing in 'tracking' AF mode?

Started Sep 18, 2020 | Questions thread
JakeJY Veteran Member • Posts: 5,442
Re: G7 only refocusing in 'tracking' AF mode?

You should make it clear that you are using HDMI and not actually recording in camera. That changes things, as you now need a mode that will always keeps autofocusing even when it is not recording. You already have Quick AF, which does refocus even when not recording (or half pressing shutter button), but it may not be as responsive as the normal modes.

Usually I would ask you to check first thing the "Continuous AF" setting under "Motion Picture" menu and turn it on. This is the setting that allows camera to refocus by itself when in video (regardless of AFF/AFS/AFC setting). See page 248 in advanced manual.

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/om/dmc-g7_adv_en_om.pdf

However, I'm not sure it has any effect when it's not recording. I would also try switching to the creative video mode on the mode dial. This is the only mode that allows you to change the actual PASM settings (in any other setting it ignores the shutter/aperture settings you set and just uses full auto). Not sure if it changes the responsiveness of AF when not recording.

You may be forced to turn on recording (although not sure if G7 can simultaneously record and HDMI) and throw away the footage.

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