Panasonic NV-GS150GN Auto focus, Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

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ªAuto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics. Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.

Focuses on the screen centre only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located closer to the movie camera and the other end farther away from it

As auto focus adjusts at the centre of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

The subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

The recording subject may become blurry because the movie camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

The movie camera cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

A subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the movie camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Accessories Before usingParts identification and handling OptionalViewfinder -8 LCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoeShoulder strap fixture Lens hood Tripod receptacleFitting the lens cap optional To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPower supply Fitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode Using the lens coverHow to use the joystick Turning the camera onTape playback mode Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Joystick and screen displayUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRemote control Using the remote controlSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorRemote control usable range Install a button-type batterySelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryFree style remote control with mic Switching the microphoneAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording Record modeOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Blank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughConcerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFBacklight compensation function Night view functionsTo cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele-macro functionUsing the built-in video flash Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording To cancel the image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeContinuous Photoshot To stop continuous photoshot Midway throughRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Playback mode Playing back tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playing back cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesDeleting files recorded on a card To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting What is DPOF?To set so that all pictures are not Printed Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAudio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuSetup Display -44-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsChange Aspect to Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughCassette cannot be removed Remote control does not functionNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed RecordingDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation When the lens is fogged When 3 in redAbout dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the battery About the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass Auto focusRecording a subject in dark surroundings Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50