Samsung SMX-C13LP Focussing manually during recording, Focussing on a nearer subject, English63

Focussing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focusses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the		STBY 0:00:00 [245Min]
correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1.	Press the Control button (S / T) to select "Manual."
	• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.	Manual Focus
2.	Press the Control button (W / X) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
	then press the OK button.

Focussing on a nearer subject

To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (W ) to the indicator ( ).

Focussing on a farther subject

To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button ( X) to the indicator ( ).

•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 (W / X) <Nearer subject >		<Further subject >
	to adjust the focus.
•	The manual focus setting will be applied and the (	) indicator is displayed.

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :

•A photo 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.

•You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button. ²page 34

•Manual focussing focusses on a point in the framed scene while auto focussing focusses on the centre area automatically.

•Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manual focussing, refocussing is required.

•Before focussing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is turned on, manual focussing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ²page 67

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