Samsung HMX-R10 user manual Focus

Focus

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

PRECHECK!

Select the Video () or Photo () mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33

1.Touch the Menu () tab  “Focus."

2.Touch a desired submenu item.

3.To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return () tab. Submenu items

•Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.

•Manual (): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. Touch () or () tab to adjust the setting values you want.

•Touch Point (): You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen you would like to focus. (Video Record mode only)

Understanding the Touch Point

Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of the picture.

The Touch Point function is only available in video recording mode. However, you can also adjust the focus in the photo recording mode, see “Magic Touch,” page 75.

Tip

To activate the Touch Point with a long touch You can use the Touch Point function by pressing the section for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen. (excluding when “Super Macro,” “Face Detection,” “Digital Zoom,” or “Slow Motion” is set.)

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	Back Light
3 / 6	Focus
	Face Detection
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	Auto
	Manual
1 / 1	Touch Point

Focus

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<Manual focus>

STBY 00:00:00 [55Min]	90
	MIN

<Touch Point>

• The Auto Focus(AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you

	might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.	) tab
•	In the manual focus setting menu screen, auto focus is available by using the AF (
	on the screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs.
•	When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on the LCD
	screen to set the “Focus” to “Auto.”		73
•	To disable the Touch Point function, set “Focus” to “Auto.”