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You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
In mode A, you can manually adjust focus
without automatic adjustment functions.
Set the focus ring to the mode A position
and focus manually using the focus scale on
the lens.
b
Notes
• Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against
either end, the focus ring may move toward the
mode B position and move past the end, and
make noises.
In mode B, you can use the automatic
adjustment functions during manual focus
adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode
B position and do the following steps.
1
Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button
(
).
2
Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned.
9
appears on the screen.
3
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
9
changes to
when you cannot
bring any further subject in focus.
9
changes to
when you cannot bring
any closer subject in focus.
z
Tips
For manual focus
• Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus,
then gradually zoom out.
• Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you
shoot a close subject.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned once again.
9
disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
Adjusting the focus manually
LOCK
ATW
4
5
6
1
2
3
AGC
ZEBRA
AE SHIFT
ASSIGN
STEADY
SHOT
ASSIGN 1-6
buttons
Mode B
Mode A
Focus ring
Adjusting focus manually in mode A
Adjusting focus manually in mode B
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
