Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.

Autofocus

The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF*. The camcorder has also a Push-AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while focusing manually. When you operate the PUSH AF button, the Instant AF is activated, regardless of the current setting of the AF mode.

Manual Focus

With the customized functions ( 83) you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). To make it easier to focus manually, you can

also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 37).

*The Instant AF function can also be used combined with the Push-AF function so you can obtain a very fast initial automatic focus even while focusing manually.

POSITION PRESET switch

Focus mode switch

Focus ring

PUSH AF button

Autofocus

The autofocus is set when the focus mode switch is set to AF. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in.) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to .

The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen.

Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode.

MENU

CAMERA SETUP

 

AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF

 

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Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option and close the menu.

[INSTANT AF]: The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. The TTL system and the external sensor are both used for focusing.

[NORMAL AF]: The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Only the TTL system is used in this mode making it appropriate for use also with the optional Wide Converter attached.

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