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Advanced Recording

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, 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. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,

 

others further away.

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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.

 

1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.

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2.Turn the MENU DIAL and select the FOCUS menu.

3Press the ENTER button.

4. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.

Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

5. To return to AF(Auto Focus:

), press the ENTER button again.

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CAMERA

OFF

PLAYER

VOL

ENTER

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Samsung SCD86/D87 manual MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus, Auto Focusing, Manual Focusing