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Focusing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the
correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1.
Press the Control button
( / )
to select "Manual.
"
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Press the Control button ( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
then press the OK button.
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Focusing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (
).
Focusing on a farther subject
To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button (
).
The nearer or farther icon
(
/ ) appears between the indicators when
focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button ( / )
to adjust the focus.
The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator is displayed.
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Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.
A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
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You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. ➥page 34
Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area
automatically.
Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom
function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. When "Digital Zoom" is turned on,
manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ➥page 67
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