Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will be always set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1.Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Focus.”

2.Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/), and then press the OK button.

3.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

items

contents

on-screen

display

 

 

 

In most situations, it is better to use the

 

“Auto”

automatic focus feature, as it enables you

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to concentrate on the creative side of your

 

 

 

recording.

 

“Face

Records under the optimal condition by

 

Detection”

detecting faces automatically.

 

Manual focusing may be necessary under “Manual” certain conditions that make automatic

focusing diffi cult or unreliable.

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Focus

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

Exit

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

Focus

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

Exit

Face detection

It detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected.

Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Face Detection,” and then press the OK button.

-Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimised automatically.

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

 

9999

1.6M

The Face Detection indicator () and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded.

Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically.

The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions.

For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature.

• The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating

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while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination.

 

 

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SMX-F44LN, SMX-F43SN, SMX-F44RN, SMX-F43, SMX-F40LN specifications

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