Submenu items
•
Auto:
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of
your recording.
•
Manual ( ):
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain
conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Touch ( ) or ( ) tab to adjust the setting values you want.
•
Touch Point ( ):
You can simply touch the subject shown on
the LCD screen you would like to focus. (Video Record mode
only)
1.
Touch the Menu (
) tab
“
Focus.
"
2.
Touch a desired submenu item.
3.
To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return (
) tab.
Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is
turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the
recording conditions.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (
) or Photo (
) mode by pressing the
MODE
button.
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Understanding the Touch Point
Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small
section of the picture.
The Touch Point function is only available in video recording
mode. However, you can also adjust the focus in the photo
recording mode, see “
Magic Touch,
”
page 75.
• The Auto Focus(AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you
might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.
• In the manual focus setting menu screen, auto focus is available by using the AF ( ) tab
on the screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs.
• When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on the LCD
screen to set the “
Focus
” to “
Auto.
”
• To disable the Touch Point function, set “
Focus
” to “
Auto.
”
Tip
To activate the Touch Point with a long touch
You can use the Touch Point function by pressing the
section for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen.
(excluding when “
Super Macro,
” “
Face Detection,
”
“
Digital Zoom,
” or “
Slow Motion
” is set.)
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Super C.Nite
Back Light
Focus
Face Detection
90
MIN
Auto
Manual
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Focus
Touch Point
Focus
70CM
STBY
00:00:00 [55Min]
90
MIN
<Manual focus>
<Touch Point>