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recording options
Focusing manually during recording:
This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity.
However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1.
Press the
Control
button ( / ) to select
"Manual"
.
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2.
Press the
Control
button ( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
then press the
OK
button.
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Focusing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the
Control
button ( ) towards the indicator
( ).
Focusing on a subject further away
To focus on a subject further away, press the
Control
button ( ) towards the
indicator ( ).
The nearer or farther icon ( / ) appears between the indicators
when focus adjustment reaches the end. The adjusted value is applied right
after press the
Control
button ( / ) is pressed.
The manual focus setting will be applied and ( ) indicator is displayed.
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<Further subject >
<Nearer subject >
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
A picture containing several objects, some close to the memory camcorder, others further away.
A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
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You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button.
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Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically.
EASY Q mode will set the focusing to
"Auto"
automatically.
Before focusing by manual, frame your scene by zooming. Zooming after setting the focus requires focusing again.
Before focusing by manual, check if the
"Digital Zoom"
is turned off. While
"Digital Zoom"
is turned on, manual
focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the
"Digital Zoom"
off.
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When the focusing reaches to its limit, an indicator appears on the center of the LCD screen.
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