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Manual Exposure Adjustment

Manual Focus Adjustment

1Press to display the joystick guide.

If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.

2Push the joystick () toward [EXP].

The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value [±0] appear on the screen.

3Adjust the () the brightness of the image as required.

The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.

4Press .

The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked.

If you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.

During exposure lock, press and push the joystick () toward [EXP] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows

Night scenes

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POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom ( 33) before you start the procedure.

1Press to display the joystick guide.

If [FOCUS] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.

2Push the joystick () toward [FOCUS].

[MF] appears.

3Adjust () the focus as necessary.

Pushing the joystick () toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus.

4Press .

• The focus will be locked.

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Cannon FS10/FS11/FS100 instruction manual Manual Focus Adjustment

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