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Adjusting the Focus
The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus (page 93). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND, the autofocus may not work as effectively.
Temporary focus override
You can adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off. Turn the lens’s focus ring counterclockwise to set the focus farther away from the camcorder or clockwise to set the focus closer to the camcorder. Autofocus will resume as soon as you take your hand away from the focusing ring. This is convenient when shooting through glass.
Using the Full Range of Features
Manual focus
1.Turn the program selector to any recording program other than [ (Easy
Recording) program.
2. Push the FOCUS A/M button so that |
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MF appears in the display. | FOCUS |
| A/M |
3.Using the zoom lever, zoom all the way in to the telephoto end.
4.Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus.
5.Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject.
•To resume autofocus, press the FOCUS A/M button again.
Notes:
•The picture in the LCD screen may appear out of focus when shooting in dark conditions.
•When zooming during manual focus, zoom out wide only after setting the focus at the telephoto end. The focus may be thrown off if you zoom into telephoto after setting the focus at the wide angle end. Autofocus is recommended for zooming in to telephoto from the wide end.
•If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or the standby lever to LOCK, the camcorder resets to auto
focus.
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