Manual Focus

Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.

1.Set the AE dial to MAN.

2.Slide the power zoom lever toward T to zoom in on your subject. To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range, you must zoom in on the subject before adjusting the focus.

3.Press FOCUS • or FOCUS • to display a clear picture in the center of the viewfinder.

The A _ indicators appear in the viewfinder. The 4 or D-indicator will

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any farther, the _, indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, the -'- indicator will flash.

. Release the FOCUS • or FOCUS • to lock in the manual focus.

5.Press FOCUS • and FOCUS • together (or place AE dial in AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.

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When recording a subject through a window.

When recording a subject having a close foreground and a background that is far away.

When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene.

When the subject is not in the center of the viewfinder.

When recording in low-light situations.

When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.

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