EN
Features for Recording
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infinity. However, correct focus may not be
obtained depending on the shooting condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to “
REC
” (
13).
2
Set the recording mode to “
M
” (
20).
£
¤
FOCUS
SET
Manual focus indicator
3
Press
FOCUS
. The manual focus indicator
appears.
4
Press
¤
or
£
to focus on a subject.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted
any further or closer, “
@
” or “
A
” will blink.
5
Press
SET
. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press
FOCUS
twice.
Manual focus is recommended in
situations listed below.
•
When two subjects overlap in the same
scene.
•
When illumination is low.*
•
When the subject has no contrast
(difference in brightness and darkness),
such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
•
When a dark object is barely visible in the
LCD monitor.*
•
When the scene contains minute patterns
or identical patterns that are regularly
repeated.
•
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or
light reflecting off the surface of a body of
water.
•
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
@
,
9
,
:
and
A
.
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or
when the background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
1
Set the Power Switch to “
REC
” (
13).
2
Set the recording mode to “
M
” (
20).
3
Press
MENU
.
4
Select “FUNCTION” (
).
5
Select “EXPOSURE”, press
SET
.
1
Select
2
SET
6
Select the appropriate exposure, press
SET
.
• To brighten the image, press
¡
. To darken
the image, press
¢
. (m/-6)
7
Press
MENU
.
Notes:
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”
(
30).
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (
39), or with the
backlight compensation.
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