Adjusting the Focus

- The correct subject distance will not be displayed when an optional conversion lens is attached.

•If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost.

•If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the

84camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.

•When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the focus with the remote controller’s FOCUS dial. At default settings, turn the dial right to focus farther and left to focus nearer.

Using the Focus Assistance Functions

In order to focus more accurately, you can use two focus assistance functions – peaking, which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject, and magnification, which enlarges the image on the screen. You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect.

You can also use the [wOther Functions] >[Custom Function] >[Focus Assistance B&W] setting (A141) to switch the screen to black & white while using the focus assistance functions.

Peaking

The camcorder offers two peaking levels.

1Press the PEAKING button.

•The peaking icon (Jor K) appears at the lower center of the screen and the outlines in the image will be emphasized, depending on the focus.

•Press the button again to turn off peaking.

•Alternatively, you can use [£OLED/VF Setup] >[ eaking] > [Setting] to turn peaking on and off.

2Open the peaking [Select] submenu to select the peaking level.

[£OLED/VF Setup] >[Peaking] >[Select]

3 Select the desired level and then press SET.

[£OLED/VF Setup]

[Peaking]

[Select]

[Peaking 1]

Magnification

1Press the MAGN. button.

•^appears at the lower center of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately

2 times*.

•A white frame representing the whole screen area is displayed on the top right of the screen. The orange frame within it represents the approximate part of the image shown magnified.

2If necessary, use the joystick (ÝÞ) to move the orange frame around and check other parts of the image.

•You can move the orange frame 5 steps vertically or horizontally. Press the CANCEL button to return the magnification frame to the center position.

3 Press the MAGN. button again to cancel the magnification.

*The magnification that appears on the OLED screen and on the viewfinder screen is different. The magnification also differs based on the video configuration.