Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. To make it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). If you are not using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to the instruction manual of the lens you are using.

AF switch

Focus ring

Focus selector

Autofocus (Lenses equipped with the autofocus function)

Autofocus is set when the focus selector on the lens 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.

Temporary Focus Override (with the HD 20x L IS Lens)

Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually.

The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring.

When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may appear blurred. This may be more noticeable at wide-angle. When you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on/off according to the screen display ( 55).

When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.

In 30F and 24F mode, autofocus takes longer than in the 60i mode.

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

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