Canon XH A1S, XH G1S Focus Preset, Focus Limit and Macro Shooting, Presetting the Focus

Focus Preset

This function enables a focus position to be memorized. Later, you can return to the preset focus position instantly. You can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position.

Focus mode

switch

Focus ring

Presetting the Focus

1. Set the focus mode switch to M.

“MF” appears.

2. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS.

The focus preset speed currently selected appears.

3.Adjust the focus with the focus ring.

4.Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET.

“MF” and the focus preset speed display turn yellow.

Setting the Focus Preset Speed

MENU

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CAMERA SETUP

F SPEED PSET• 4

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [F SPEED PSET], select a setting option and close the menu.

4 is the fastest speed; 1 is the slowest.

Returning to the Preset Focus position

Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ON.

The camcorder returns to the preset focus position.

Focus Limit and Macro Shooting

Usually the camcorder’s focus range allows macro shooting. You can activate the focus limit to restrict

the focus range. The focus range 2 cm - (at full wide-angle) is limited to 1 m - (throughout the entire zoom range).

MENU

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CAMERA SETUP

FOCUS LIMIT•••OFF

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

appears.

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