Basic handling of DVD camcorder

Focusing When Recording Movie

This DVD camcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto- focus).

When the DVD camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.

Focusing range

On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity

On W (wide) side: approximately 3/8” (1 cm) from lens surface to infinity

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see p. 74):

(1)Objects not in the center of screen

(2)Objects that are far and near at the same time

(3)Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. which glares or emits strong light

(6)Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall

(7) Dark objects

(4) Object behind glass with water (5) Objects moving rapidly droplets, dirt on it

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Hitachi DZMV100A instruction manual Focusing When Recording Movie, Focusing range