POINTS TO CHECK

• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

1Open the manual focus screen.

[FUNC.] 8[X Focus]

2Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame.

•The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary.

•You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function.

•The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear (for reference only).

•Touch [2] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.

3Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus.

•You can use the peaking function (078) to help you adjust the focus manually in a more precise manner.

•The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the 78[Focus Assistance] setting.

•The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 68[Distance Units] setting.

•If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to

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4Touch [a] to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [MF] will appear on the screen.

NOTES

•While the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached, the focusing distance displayed will be incorrect.

•This function can also be assigned to the custom key/dial (089).

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