✤
The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam
modes.
✤
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 focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.
✤
If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you make use
of Auto Focus.
✤
In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder,
others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the
Power
switch to
CAMERA
.
2. Set the
Mode
switch to
TAPE
or
MEMORY CARD
. (VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)
3. Press the
Menu selector
.
4. Move the
Menu selector
to the left or right to select
Manual Focus
, then press the
Menu
selector
.
5. Move the
Menu selector
to the left or right to select
On
, then press the
Menu selector
.
■
M.Focus(
) icon will blink.
6. Move the
Menu selector
to the left or right until the object is in focus.
[ Note ]
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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Advanced Recording
Manual Focusing
Auto Focusing
Auto Focus/Manual Focus
a
c
b
d
60min
0:00:10
SP
STBY
Exit
MENU
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Manual Focus
…
†
On
60min
0:00:10
SP
STBY
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