Using the Manual modes
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The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). |
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| Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus | ||||
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When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. |
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You can also set the focus manually. |
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1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. |
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| Manual: You may need to focus manually under conditions | ||||
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2 Press the [Home ( )] button touch Manual |
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| the focus, place and hold your finger on the | for a nearer | |||
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| subject, and on the | tab for a farther subject. The nearer or | ||||
Focus ( | ) tab. |
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| farther icon ( | / ) appears when focus adjustment reaches | ||
3 Touch the desired submenu item. |
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| the end. The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you | ||||
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| touch the | or | tab. |
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STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] |
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| • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom | ||||
Focus : Auto |
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| • When the camcorder exits from Manual mode or switches to the | ||||
photo recording mode, the Focus function is automatically set to Auto.
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