
50Still Image Recording Options 

Automatic Focus Priority
When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically.
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Mode switch at AUTO:
The focus priority cannot be turned off. Mode switch at P:
You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF (autofocus) frame to be used.
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[ | ON:AiAF] |
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(Mode switch: P*, AUTO) |
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Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.
[
ON:CENTER] (Mode switch: P*)
The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. In this mode, a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen.
[
OFF]
Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press PHOTO .
*Except for the [
FIREWORKS] recording program.
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MENU
CAMERA SETUP
FOCUS PRI.
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Desired option
NOTES
In the [
FIREWORKS] recording program the
focus priority is automatically set to [
OFF].