Adjusting Focus Manually
The camcorder 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.
You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing.
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Focus lock
TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA
Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus. The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus. (eM.FOCUS appears in the display.) You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus.
•If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus, it may not stay in focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus.
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Manual focus
TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA | REC | REC | FOCUS AE SHIFT |
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Use the selector dial to set the focus.
• Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away.
• Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer.
Notes:
•You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the display. Push the FOCUS button so that e appears before M.FOCUS. Then you can adjust the focus manually.
•The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program.
•When you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be turned off.
•See “Troubleshooting” on p. 129 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus.
Using the Full Range of Features
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