using the menu items

Focus ()

The HD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the HD camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

Settings

Contents

On-screen

display

 

 

Auto

In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to

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concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

 

 

 

 

Manual

Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic

 

 

 

focusing diffi cult or unreliable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touch Point

This function is to focus on the point you touch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focusing manually during recording

This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity.

However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1.Touch “Focus” “Manual.”

• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

2.Touch the nearer subject ( ) or further subject () tab to

adjust the focus, while viewing the subject on the LCD screen.

Focusing on a further subject

To focus on a further subject, touch the further subject () tab.

Focusing in a nearer subject

 

<Nearer subject>

To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject (

 

)

 

tab.

 

 

Manual

<Further subject>

•The nearer or further icon (/) appears in the center when focus adjustment reaches the end.

•The adjusted value is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab.

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