Advanced Techniques

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Press the INST. ZOOM button. I. ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder and the picture is magnified 1.5 times.

Note: To return to the original zoom position, press the INST. ZOOM button so that I. ZOOM disappears from the viewfinder.

Note: This instant zoom has certain limitations and may degradate at extreme magnification and amplify camcorder's movement.

Using Auto Focus

The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically unless the manual focus is engaged. If FOCUS appears in the viewfinder, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus.

The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually:

Objects outside the center of the viewfinder

Objects at different distances in the center of the viewfinder

Brightly lit objects such as a neon light, objects lit by spotlight, etc.

Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass

Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall