Changing Basic Settings
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Adjusting in MF Mode
MF (Manual Focus) mode allows you to activate
Auto Focus momentarily when required.
Slide the focus ring forward (to lens hood side),
then set the FOCUS switch
MANUAL.
In this mode, expanded focus function, peaking
function, one-push auto focus function, and the
MF Assist function are activated.
Rotate the focus ring while looking at the LCD
monitor/EVF screen to adjust the focus.
One-Push (Momentary) Auto Focusing
When you press the PUSH AUTO button, auto
focusing momentarily activates. One-Push Auto
Focusing is terminated when the subject comes
into focus.
MF Assist function
of the
CAMERA SET menu to “On” to enable the MF
Assist function, auto focusing is engaged when
you stop rotating the lens operation ring,
performing fine focus adjustment for the subject
in the center of the screen. When the fine
adjustment is completed, automatic focusing with
the MF Assist function is terminated.
You can also enable the MF Assist function via
the Direct menu
. When you press the
DISPLAY button, the selected focus mode is
displayed on the screen
. The Direct
menu cannot be selected in a mode other than MF
mode.
Adjusting in AF Mode
AF (Auto Focus) mode adjusts the focus
automatically.
Slide the focus ring forward, then set the FOCUS
switch to AUTO.
Using Macro Mode
When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or
MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting
you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the
macro area.
The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.
By activating the Steady Shot function, blurring
of images due to camera shaking can be reduced.
Press the STEADY SHOT button on the
lens.
Pressing the button turns the Steady Shot function
on or off.
The setting of the Steady Shot function is
displayed in the EVF screen.
Note
If the camcorder is fixed to a tripod for stable
condition, deactivate the Steady Shot function.
Setting the shutter speed according to
the power-supply frequency
Activate the electronic shutter
and set
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency.
When the frequency is 50 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds.
When the frequency is 60 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/120 seconds.
Using the Flicker-Reduction function
Set “Mode” in “Flicker Reduce”
of the
CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and set
“Frequency” to the power-supply frequency (50
Hz or 60 Hz).
Note
If the frame rate selected for recording is close to the
power-supply frequency, flicker may not be reduced
sufficiently even if you activate the Flicker-Reduction
function. In such cases, use the electronic shutter.
Steady Shot
Flickers