Manual Focus, To return to automatic focus

Manual Focus

The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Select [AF] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press 49.

3 Press to focus on a nearer subject.

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Press to focus on a further subject.

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●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or nearer, or will blink.

Focusing on a further	Focusing on a nearer
subject	subject

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To return to automatic focus

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

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 flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the display.*

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

●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

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

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

GZ-MG50EK, GZ-MG20E, GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG30EK, GZ-MG30E specifications

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In contrast, the GZ-MG40EK model steps up with additional features, including enhanced audio quality and a broader range of video formats. It is especially suitable for those looking to capture high-quality footage for professional or semi-professional use.

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JVC GZ-MG20EK, GZ-MG40EK, GZ-MG30E Manual Focus, To return to automatic focus, Select Auto in step

Models: GZ-MG50EK GZ-MG20E GZ-MG50E GZ-MG30EK GZ-MG30E GZ-MG40EK GZ-MG20EK GZ-MG40E