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Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder
is turned on, the Focus function will always be set to auto-focus. You can also set the Focus
function to manual and focus on a subject manually.
PRECHECK!
Select the record (
/
) mode by pressing the
MODE
button.
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1.
Touch the Menu (
) tab
“
Focus
”
then the desired submenu item.
2.
Touch the (
OK
) tab to complete the setting.
3.
To exit the menu, touch the Return (
) tab.
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, it may not
always obtain the correct focus, depending on the recording conditions. If the camcorder does
not focus correctly, use the manual focus mode.
Focusing manually during recording
Focusing in a nearer subject
Drag toward
.
Focusing on a further subject
Drag toward
.
Scenes containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.
Scenes with a person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
Very shiny or glossy surfaces such as a car.
Scences with people or objects moving constantly or quickly such as an athlete or a crowd.
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•
Scenes to set focus manually for
Submenu items
Auto
: Focus is set automatically.
Manual (
)
: You can set the focus manually if the auto focus function has
difficulty setting the focus. On the LCD screen, drag the focus dial in the desired
direction to adjust the setting values.
Touch Point (
)
: You can set the focus by touching a specific point of the
subject on the LCD screen. (Available only in video record mode.
Magic Touch performs the same function for photos.
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advanced recording
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