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Focusing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct
focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. 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 the focus, and then press the
OK
button.
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Focusing on a nearer subject manually
To focus on a nearer subject, press the
Control
button (
) to the indicator
( ).
Focusing on a farther subject manually
To focus on a farther subject, press the
Control
button (
) to the indicator
( ).
The nearer or farther icon ( / ) appears between the indicators
when focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the
Control
button
(
/
) to adjust the focus.
When the manual focus setting is applied, the ( ) indicator is
displayed.
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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.
Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus.
If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
Before focusing manually, 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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<Nearer subject>
<Further subject>
Manual focus is recommended when :
A shot contains several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.
A person is enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
A shot contains very shiny or glossy surfaces such as that of a car.
People or objects are moving constantly or quickly such as an athlete or a crowd.
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