Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

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Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3.

“MF ∞” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring, “∞” disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.

AF-Assist Lamp (Optional VFL-1 Attached)

When you attach the VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the camcorder and set it to fire a flash

( 73), the AF-assist lamp (White LED) illuminates the subject in the center of the screen to enable the camcorder to focus in dark places.

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

 

 

*[FOCUS PRI.] set to [ON]

 

When you press the PHOTO button halfway, the AF-assist lamp turns on automatically responding to the surrounding brightness.

 

PLAY (VCR)

 

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CARD PLAY (VCR)

 

 

CAMERA

 

CARD CAMERA

 

 

 

*[FOCUS PRI.] set to [OFF]

 

 

 

 

 

When you press the PHOTO button halfway and turn the focus ring, the AF-assist lamp turns on responding to the surrounding brightness.

❍The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is

lighting. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

❍The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.

❍Turn off the AF-assist lamp in places where flash photography is prohibited.

Turning Off the AF-Assist Lamp

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

 

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA SET UP

AF AST LAMP••AUTO

 

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To turn off the AF-assist lamp, open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [AF AST LAMP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

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