using the menu items
Focus
The DVD camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
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1. | Touch “Focus” “Manual.” |
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Touch the nearer subject ( ) or farther subject ( ) tab to adjust the focus, while |
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| To focus on a farther subject, touch the farther subject ( |
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| To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject ( |
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| • The nearer or farther icon ( / | ) appears in the centre when focus |
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In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
•A picture containing several objects, some close to the DVD camcorder, others farther 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.
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