Canon XL1 Adjusting the Focus

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Adjusting the Focus
The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the
display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject
is not suitable for autofocus (page 70). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND, the autofocus may
not work as effectively.
It also has functions which give you more control over focusing. Operate these from the body of the XL
lens.
Manual focus
1. Slide the focus switch on the body of the
XL lens to M (manual).
2. When using a zoom lens, rotate the
zooming ring to the telephoto end.
3. Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the
focus.
4. When using a zoom lens, use the zooming
ring to reframe the subject.
• To resume autofocus, slide the focus switch to
AF (auto).
• If you focus manually then leave the
camcorder with the power turned on, you may lose focus on your subject. This possible slight shift in
focus is due to a rise in temperature in the camcorder interior and lens. Check the focus before
resuming shooting.
You can adjust the focus temporarily without
turning autofocus off. Turn the lens’s focusing ring
to set the focus. Autofocus will resume as soon as
you take your hand away from the focusing ring.
Temporary focus override
Press the PUSH AF button during manual focusing,
to quickly adjust the focus automatically.
The camera will continue to focus automatically as
long as you hold down the button. Release the
button to continue to set the focus manually.
Push autofocus
PUSH AF
AF M