Samsung SMX-K400BN, SMX-K400SN, SMX-K400LN user manual Focusingmanuallyduringrecording, 62English

recording options

Focusingmanuallyduringrecording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the				STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]
correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions.					9999
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1. Press the Control button ( / ) to select "Manual."				Manual Focus
• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Press the Control button ( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
then press the OKbutton.
Focusingonanearersubject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button ( ).
Focusingonafarthersubject
To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button ( ).
• The nearer or farther icon (	/	) appears between the indicators when	<Nearer subject >		<Further subject >
focus adjustment reaches the end.

•The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Controlbutton ( / ) to adjust the focus.

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

Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations:

•Dark shooting subject

•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. ➥page 32

•Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center 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 "DigitalZoom" is turned off. When "ZoomType" is set to "DigitalZoom", manual focusing will not be accurate. Turn the "DigitalZoom" off. ➥page 65

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