The LUMIX Lab app needs help!

[vfxtodd]

As a solo filmmaker who also happens to have a YouTube channel, I often like to use apps like the LUMIX Sync app to control my camera while I'm filming myself. I do this with my YouTube videos as well as my narrative content.

When Panasonic added remote camera control to the LUMIX Lab app, I was happy to see that. Being able to apply LUTs or play with creative looks was a fun idea for me. It allows me to test "looks" etc quickly and where I can easily save my tests.

Unfortunately, the LUMIX Lab app is missing an important feature in the camera controls interface. Namely, a "tap to focus" button on the screen of the app. Because of this, I continue to use the LUMIX Sync app for the times I want to switch to manual focus to simplify my filming or when I'm in various lighting situations where AF may encounter problems. I've attached a screenshot to this post to show how the LUMIX Lab app is missing the "tap to focus" feature that the Sync app has. To be honest, I was rather surprised that this simple - but important - feature was left out of the Lab app. I hope they add it soon.

Thoughts?

 

[dirk]

indeed this would be helpful in the new app.

 

[Richard Wong]

It actually has that feature. But it seems to be a big buggy as i can't get it to work all the time last time i tried it.

The new Lumix Flow app also has the same feature. but that app is designed for video shooters.

 

[vfxtodd]

Where is the tap to focus feature in LUMIX Lab? I don’t see it anywhere on the interface or in menus. I’ve tapped on the screen to no effect. I also don’t see it in the Flow app. Can you share a screenshot of where it is in the Lab and Flow app?
Much appreciated.