BRIGHTZOOM

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

To fix the focus

Press the n button.

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This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus.

 

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To focus on nearby subjects

Press the r button.

This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point closer to the camera.

Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the camera.

To focus on distant subjects

Press the e button.

This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point further from the camera.

Holding the button down moves the focal point further away from the camera.

At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject (P.17).

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT)

This function brightens or darkens the image on the monitor. When the camera is switched on, the brightness is set to the Normal level.

BRIGHTZOOM

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To brighten or darken the image

Press the z side of the button to brighten the image and the x side to darken the image.

The image gradually brightens (or darkens) while the button is held down.

Darker

Normal brightness

Brighter

The Normal brightness setting corresponds to setting [5] in the AE REFERENCE screen (P.27). The brightest setting is [10]

and the darkest setting is [1].

It may not be possible to adjust the brightness when the area around the subject is extremely dark. In this event, use lighting to brighten the area around the subject.

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Canon VC-C4R Adjusting the Brightness Bright, To fix the focus, To focus on nearby subjects, To focus on distant subjects

VC-C4, VC-C4R specifications

The Canon VC-C4R and VC-C4 are sophisticated and versatile video conferencing cameras designed to meet the needs of professional environments. These cameras are favored in settings such as corporate boardrooms, educational institutions, and houses of worship, enabling high-quality video capture and seamless integration with various video conferencing platforms.

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