Samsung HMX-M20BP, User Manual

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advanced recording
Submenu items
• Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of
your recording
.
• Manual ( ): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain
conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Touch (
) or ( ) tab to adjust the setting values you want.
• Touch Point ( ): You can simply touch the subject shown on the
LCD screen you would like to focus. (Video Record mode only)
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Focus. "
2. Touch a desired submenu item.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on,
auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 49
Understanding the Touch Point
Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of the
picture.
Touch Point function is only available in video recording mode. However,
you can also adjust the focus in the photo recording mode, see
“ Magic
Touch, ” page 75.
• The Auto Focus(AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not
be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.
• In the manual focus setting menu screen, auto focus is available by using the AF ( ) tab on the
screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs.
• When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on the LCD screen to
set the “ Focus ” to “ Auto. ”
• To disable the Touch Point function, set “ Focus ” to “ Auto. ”
Tip
To activate the Touch Point with a long touch
You can use the Touch Point function by pressing the section for
about 2 seconds on the LCD screen.
(excluding when “ Tele Macro, ” “ Face Detection, ” “ Digital Zoom, ”
or “ Slow Motion ” is set.)
<Manual focus>
<Touch Point>
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AUTO
Focus
Digital Effect
Anti-Shake (HDIS)
85
MIN
Face Detection
AUTO
Auto
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Manual
Touch Point
Focus
Focus
50CM
STBY 00:00:00 [80Min]
85
MIN