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The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.
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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.
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Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic
focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
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Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.
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If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you make use
of Auto Focus.
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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
CAM
.
2. Set the
Mode
switch to
TAPE
or
MEMORY
. (VP-D653(i)/D655(i) only)
3. Press the
Menu selector
.
4. Move the
Menu selector
to the down or up to select
Manual Focus
, then press the
Menu
selector
.
5. Move the
Menu selector
to the down or up to select
On
, then press the
Menu selector
.
■
M.Focus(
) will blink.
6. Move the
Menu selector
to the down or up until the object is in focus.
[ Note ]
Manual focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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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