Recording

Focus

Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.

FOCUS

A

M

PUSH AF

AFOCUS A/M/switch B Push AF button

C Focus ring

Switch to Manual Mode. (l 34)

1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus.

It will switch to MF from AF.

2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 3.0 cm (1.2 q)) to MF99

(focus distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where focus is achieved.

If you move the FOCUS A/M/switch towards [], focus will be adjusted to MF95 on the infinity side. (The FOCUS A/M/switch will return to the [M] position.)

To return to Auto Focus, set the FOCUS A/M/switch to [A] or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch.

When the distance to the subject approaches within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) approx., the unit switches to

the macro range and or . (The unit may switch to the macro range even when the distance to the subject is 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more depending on the subject.)

Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a non-displayed focus value.

When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus.

When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected, even if you move the FOCUS A/M/ switch towards [], focus cannot be adjusted to MF95. (l 6)

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Panasonic HC-X1000 Set the Focus A/M/¶ switch to M to enable Manual Focus, Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring