[@Normal AF] speed.

Focus Adjustment

Options ( Default value)

[=Instant AF] Sets the autofocus to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing.

[?Medium AF] Sets the autofocus to Medium AF. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the subject than when using the [=Instant AF] setting. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing.

Sets the autofocus to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable

NOTES

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•When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause

the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range. In such case, select the [“Aperture-Pri. AE] or [nManual Exposure] recording program and set p>[ND Filter] to [kAutomatic].

•When you set p>[Conversion Lens] to a setting other than [jOff], the [=Instant AF] and [?Medium AF] settings are not available.

•Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to [·PF30], [¹PF24] or [»24P] than when it is set to [´60i (Standard)].

•When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.

•While using autofocus, you can turn the manual ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the other side of a window.

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

-Reflective surfaces

-Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

-Fast moving subjects

-Through dirty or wet windows

-Night scenes

Face Detection

The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal focus and exposure settings.

Operating modes: *

* Face detection is always activated in mode.

POINTS TO CHECK

•Select a recording program other than [üNight Scene], [ŒLow Light], [ŠFireworks] or [nManual Exposure].