24 EN Features for recordingManual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infi nity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

FOCUS

£ ¤

SET

Manual focus indicator

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 9). 2 Set the recording mode to “M” ( 9).

3Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

4Press £ or ¤ to focus on a subject.

•When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “@” or “A” will blink.

5Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a fl at, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light refl ecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: @, 9, : and A.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

• When shooting on a refl ective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

• When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

1 Select

2SET

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 9).

2 Set the recording mode to “M” ( 9).

3 Press MENU.

4 Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or ¤.

5 Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or ¤.

6Select the appropriate exposure, press SET or ¤.

•To brighten the image, press ¡. To darken the image, press ¢. (maximum +/-6)

7Press MENU.

Notes:

•If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO” ( 20).

•You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” ( 27), or with the backlight compensation.