Selecting the Focusing Point

The subject you wish to record is not always in the center of the screen. In the Focus- Priority mode, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you wish into sharp focus. The exposure will be adjusted automatically matching the selected focusing point.

When the program selector is set to EASY, the Focus-Priority becomes set to ON (only the center focusing point is available).

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

 

 

 

 

1.Set the program selector to .

2.Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames.

Three focusing frames appear on the screen, one of it in green.

3.Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point.

Turn the SET dial up to select the frame to the right, down to select the frame to the left.

The focusing frame gives an indication of the focusing point. Depending on the size of the subject or the distance, the camcorder may focus outside the frame.

When you operate the zoom lever, the frames other than the selected one disappear.

The focusing point can be selected only when Focus-Priority is set to [ON] in CARD CAMERA mode.

The focusing point returns to the center if you turn off the camcorder, change from CARD CAMERA mode or move the program selector to EASY.

In Sand & Snow and Spotlight mode, the exposure will be adjusted automatically regardless of the selected focusing point.

The focusing point cannot be selected in Stitch Assist mode.

Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode

Turn off the Focus-Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of focus.

 

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

 

 

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMERA SETUP

 

FOCUS PRI.•••ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

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Canon MV880xi instruction manual Selecting the Focusing Point, Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode