Focusing manually during recording | Samsung SMX-F30BP/EDC guide

recording options

Focusing manually during recording:

This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁ nity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the

recording condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1.	Press the Control button (	/	) to select "Manual".
	• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2.	Press the Control button (	/	) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
	then press the OK button.

Focusing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (			) to the indicator (	).
Focusing in a further subject
To focus on a further subject, press the Control button (			) to the indicator (	).
• The nearer or farther icon (	/	) appears between the indicators when
focus adjustment reaches the end. The adjusted value is applied right				<Nearer subject >	<Further subject >
after press the Control button (		/ ) to adjust the focus.		<Nearer subject >	<Further subject >

•The manual focus setting will be applied and ( ) indicator is displayed.

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :

•A picture containing several objects, some close to the memory camcorder, others further away.

•A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

•Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

•People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

•You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button. ➥page 35

•Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre area automatically.

•EASY Q mode will set the focusing to "Auto" automatically.

•Before focusing by manual, frame your scene by zooming. Zooming after setting the focus requires focusing again.

•Before focusing by manual, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is turned on, manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ➥page 72

•When the focusing reaches to its limit, an indicator appears on the centre of the LCD screen.

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