Samsung VP-D250, VP-D270, VP-D200(I) MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus, Auto Focusing, Manual Focusing

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Advanced Recording

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only.

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.

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Auto Focusing

If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.

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Manual Focusing

In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a.A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,

others further away.

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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 mode.

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2.Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then push the MENU SELECTOR.

M. FOCUS(MF) will display.

3.Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus.

Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

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Contents VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i Digital Video CamcorderContents English Playback Index LCD For example English English Precautions regarding the Lithium battery Photo FeaturesNight Capture Basic Accessories Accessories Supplied with camcorderOptional Accessory Front & Left View Left Side View Mode Switch TAPE/MEMORY Stick VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyFunction buttons PB Zoom DisplayRight & Top View Tape Eject Rear & Bottom ViewRemote control VP-D230i/D250i/D270i only OSD On Screen Display in CAM and Player modes Slide Show MPEG4 Screen Size Folder number-file number see Image counterTurning the OSD on/off On Screen Display Battery Installation for the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlySelf Record using the Remote Control PreparationLithium Battery Installation Hand strap Adjusting the Hand StrapAttaching the Lens Cover To use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Connecting a Power SourceTo select the Camcorder mode Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackLCD on Viewfinder on Continuous recording timeTips for Battery Identification Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette How to store a tapeProtecting a tape Removing the tape protectionMaking your First Recording Basic RecordingRecord Search REC Search Recording with the LCD monitor Hints for Stable Image RecordingRecording with the Viewfinder Bright Select Bright Adjust Colour Adjust Adjusting the LCDAdjusting the Focus Using the ViewfinderPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Controlling Sound from the Speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayAdvanced Recording Setting menu itemsUse of various Functions Menu SUB Menu Functions Player Zoom Availability of functions in each modeClock SET WL. Remote VP-D230i/D250i/D270i only Beep Sound Shutter Sound VP-D230i/D250i/D270i only Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Zooming In and Out Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomDigital Zoom DIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSEDigital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect REC Mode Audio Mode Wind CUT OFF TV Display WL.REMOTE Using Quick MenuNavigation MenuWHT. Balance see Setting the Quick menuFocus Manual Focus/Auto Focus see Shutter Speed & ExposureRecommended Shutter speeds when recording Slow Shutter Low Shutter Speed Easy Mode for Beginners Manual Focusing Auto FocusingMF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus BLC Back Light Compensation To Start Recording Fade In and OutTo Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT Dubbing sound Audio dubbing VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyDubbed audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingNight Capture 0 lux recording Power Night Capture General recording Downward recording Various Recording TechniquesUpward recording Self recordingTape Playback Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacksPlayback on the LCD Playback on a TV monitorPlayback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacksPlayback pause Various Functions while in Player modePicture search Forward/Reverse Slow playback Forward/Reverse VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyReverse playback VP-D230i/D250i/D270i only X2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyZero Memory VP-D230i/D250i/D270i only PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom Recording in Player mode Recording in Player mode VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i onlyConnecting to a PC Connecting to a DV deviceIeee 1394 Data Transfer Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connectionsSystem requirements Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interface VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyAcrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc Installing DVC Media 5.1 ProgramUSB Cable Using the removable Disk functionMemory Stick VP-D250i/D270i only Digital Still Camera mode VP-D230i/D250i/D270i onlyMemory Stick Functions Ejecting the Memory Stick Structure of folders and files on the Memory Stick Selecting the Camcorder modeImage Format Memory File Number Select the image quality Selecting the image qualityNumber of images on the Memory Stick Quality 8MBRecording images to a Memory Stick Recording Still images to a Memory Stick in M.REC ModeRecording an image from a cassette as a still image To view a Single image Viewing Still imagesTo view a slide show To view the Multi Display Copying still images from a cassette to Memory Stick Marking images for printing Protection from accidental erasure Deleting Still images Formatting the Memory Stick Mpeg Recording Selecting the moving picture sizes Mpeg Playback After finishing a recording MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadColour system PAL-compatible Countries/RegionsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation104 105 Model name VP-D200i/D230i/D250i/D270i SpecificationsIndex Blue = Neutralbrown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlyThis Camcorder is Manufactured by
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VP-D230, VP-D200(I), VP-D250, VP-D270 specifications

The Samsung VP-D250(I), VP-D200(I), VP-D230(I), and VP-D270(I) are camcorders that represent Samsung's commitment to delivering advanced video technology in a compact and user-friendly design. Each model incorporates a blend of features that cater to both amateur videographers and seasoned professionals, making them versatile tools for capturing memories and storytelling.

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