Can you focus manually while recording video?
587930
Sure. Just set your lens to manual mode. However, it does not support focus peaking, so manual focus can be challenging.
587931
If your lens has an M setting (most do) you can focus manually in all camera modes. You may not like the results, however so be sure to try all the options and practise a lot. Have fun!
202429
All you need to do is focus on what ever you want to record and then press the auto focus button (AF) on the camera it should then stay focused, I haven't had any problems with my camcorder. I hope this helps, good luck.
1012864
Unfortunately, form my experience there is no way around it during recording. However, this camera has built-in editing functionality. You can stitch the snippets together into one continuous piece. It's quite easy.Then there is also the video editing software included with the camera.
275863
Yes. Once your video is on the track, you can pause it and click a small camera icon under the viewing frame to capture a still image. I'm using PD13, but prior versions have also had this capability.
501956
Yes, you can zoom in and out while recording video. You can use the below link to review the full video details. http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCTS5_adv.PDF#page=40
1278587
By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've found that selecting the subject brightens the scene the way I want. By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've... » Read More By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've found that selecting the subject brightens the scene the way I want. « Show Less
1800694
Yes, you can zoom in when recording video. But you do have to turn off the microphone in setting or it won't work.
1684719
Yes you can. You have to hit the video record button on the back though. There is no record button on the screen.
1588507
Yes, you can. However, it is limited to record on and off.You cannot zoom in or out.
1182434
You can if you wish, however, if you hold the shutter button down just a bit, the camera will auto focus (a green square will appear in the center, beep) and you're good to go. It's a great camera, love my pics with it.
1309604
Yes, you can take pictures while in "video" mode. You can also preset whether you want a better quality for the video or the photo while performing both actions, which is quite handy.
2069583
You can control auto-focus. Portrait mode defocuses the background, which you can avoid by shooting in another mode.
1609005
Yes, though I not exactly sure which function you want to pause. If you want to pause while recording, just hit the record button again (the button is actually labeled as "REC/PAUSE"). Then when you hit it again, recording will resume. If you want to pause while listening in playback mode, just hit the "Enter" button (also labeled as "PLAY/STOP"). Hitting it again will resume the playback. And lastly, if you want to temporarily pause or lock all functions, there is a "Hold" slide button that will do so, without shutting the device off.
1641406
Yes you can shoot stills while recording video. It is not a feature I am familiar with but I just tried it and it worked just fine.
1633121
Yes, the software can and needs to be set for motion to trigger recording. You can adjust area on the screen, plus sensitivity. Like all camera systems, a fly on the camera lens, is the same as an elephant in the driveway. They both trigger the system.
1653571
yes. there is a manual focus option. I played with a couple times but don't love it (but I'm used to a DSLR and manual focus)
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I own (and LOVE!) this camera and zoom during video recording all the time. It does takes a split second to re-focus however...