Samsung SMX-C24BP/HAC, SMX-C24BP/EDC, SMX-C200LP/EDC Focusing manually during recording

Focusing manually during recording:

This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. 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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Manual Focus

Focusing on a nearer subject

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

( ).

Focusing on a farther subject

To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button (￿) 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 (￿ / ￿) to adjust the focus.

•The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator is displayed.

<Nearer subject>

<Further subject>

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 27

•Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses 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 focusing, refocusing is required.

•Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is turned on, manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ²page 55

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