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Focusing manually during recording:

This camcorder automatically focuses subjects 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 (Up/Down)
button to select “Manual Focus.”
The manual focus adjustment
indicator appears.
2. Press the Control (Left/Right)
button to select the desired
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the OK button.
The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( )
indicator appears.

Focusing on a nearer subject

To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control (Left) button.
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Focusing on a further subject

To focus on a further subject, press the Control (Right) button.
The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the
indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after you press the Control
(Left/Right) button to adjust the focus.
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
When the subject is dark.
When the background is too bright.
When you view the subject through a window that is stained or
wet.
When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.
When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.
Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.
When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.
When you are ocusing 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 frame 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 “Zoom Type” is set to “Digital Zoom,” manual focusing will
not focus with accuracy. Turn the “Digital Zoom” off. page 62
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Recording options
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the
OK
button.
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