Samsung SC-MX10 user manual Focusing manually during recording, Set Focus to Manual

Focus

•The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus).

•You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

item	contents	on-screen
			display
"Auto"	This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-		None
	focus). When the memory camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
"Manual"	Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic
	focusing diffi cult or unreliable.
Focusing manually during recording
This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity.			120
However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording		STBY 00:00:00/00:58:00
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condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1. Set "Focus" to "Manual".

• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

2.Use the zoom lever to zoom in on subject.

3. Press the Control button ( / ) to adjust the focus,	Manual Focus
while viewing the subject on the LCD screen.
Focusing on a further subject
To focus on a further subject, press the Control button (	) .
Focusing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (	).
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the	<Nearer subject >	<Further subject >
memory camcorder, others further away.

b.A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c.Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d.People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

•The focus also can be set in the shortcut menu. ➥page 29

•EASY.Q mode automatically sets the "Focus" to "Auto".

•Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it.

If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will be faulty when you turn

the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the subject. English_53