Focusing on a nearer subject

recording options

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.Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Manual Focus.”

• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

2.Move the Control joystick (/) to select the desired indicator to

adjust focus, then press the OK button.

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Manual Focus

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

To focus on a nearer subject, move the Control joystick ().

Focusing on a further subject

< Nearer subject > < Further subject >

To focus on a further subject, move the Control joystick ().

• The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.

•The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control joystick (/) to adjust the focus.

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :

• The subject is dark.

• When the background is too bright

• Subject through a window that is stained or wet

• Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes

• Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence

• Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject

• Emitting strong light or refl ecting subject

• Focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame

	• You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. pages 26~27
	• 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.
58	• Before focusing manually, check if the “Digital Zoom” is turned off. When “Zoom Type” is set to
58	“Digital Zoom,” manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the “Digital Zoom” off. page 63

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