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To return to autofocus mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO. The
f
indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen
disappears.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
To record a very distant subject
Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while
FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.
Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most
distant subject.
Note on manual focusing
The following indicators may appear:
when recording a very distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
Focusing manually
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(
1
)
Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The
f
indicator appears in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.
(
2
)
Move the power zoom lever to the “T” side on the optical zoom zone until the
lever reaches the end.
(
3
)
Turn the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus.
(
4
)
Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever.
1
2
3
T
W
W
T
4
T
W
W
T
AUTO
MANUAL
INFINITY
FAR
NEAR
