When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder closes down the aperture. When the aperture value used is too large, the picture may appear blurred. Turn the 
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When you attach the optional Wide Converter to the camcorder, set the camcorder to a recording
mode other than 
Easy Recording and set the autofocus mode to Normal AF. Also, avoid using the Push AF function.
In 30F and 24F mode, autofocus takes longer than in 60i mode.
When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In that case, focus manually.
-Reflective surfaces
-Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
-Fast moving subjects
-Through dirty or wet windows
-Night scenes
Manual focus
1. Set the focus mode switch to M.
“MF” appears.
2.Zoom in to telephoto.
3.Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
With the customized functions (
97) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the focus ring is used.
4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.
If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
Focus mode |
switch |
Focus ring |
Manual focus cannot be selected in 
Easy Recording mode. Even if you set the focus mode switch to M, the autofocus (Instant AF) will still be activated.
The focusing distance to the subject will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you operate the focus ring in manual focus mode. It will also be displayed with the focus preset. With the custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] (
97) you can change the units for the distance display (meters or feet) and with the custom display (
103) you can select when to display this information (always, never, or only upon the operation of the focus ring).
- Use the focusing distance display as an estimate; when the distance reading is not considered
very precise it will be displayed in gray. | : Infinity focus |
- The correct distance will not be displayed when the optional Wide Converter is attached.
You can simultaneously zoom and focus manually. If the camcorder is in AF mode, the autofocus will be reactivated when you finish the operation.
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