✤The MF/AF function works in CAM, M.REC mode only.
✤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 focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult
and/or unreliable.
Auto Focusing
✤If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you make
use of Auto Focus.
Manual Focusing
✤In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. Apicture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,
others further away.
b. Aperson 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.
1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.
2. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the FOCUS is highlighted and then
push the MENU SELECTOR.
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M. FOCUS(MF) will display.
3. Move the MENU SELECTOR up or down until the object is in focus.
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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
4. To return to AF(Auto Focus: ), pushthe MENU SELECTOR again.
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