Samsung D371W(i), VP-D371(i), D975W(i), D372WH(i) manual Auto Focus / Manual Focus

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Advanced Recording

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>	a
modes. ➥page 19
✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables
you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.	c
✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function can be set in the QUICK MENU.

Auto Focus

✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you

b

d

make use of Auto Focus.

Manual Focus

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STBY	SP	0:00:10
BLC	Off	60min

✤In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

1.	Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].	5
2.	Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [CARD]. (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)
3.	Press the [Q.MENU] button.
	■ Quick menu list will appear.
4.	Press the [… / †] button to select <Focus>, then press the [OK] button.
5.	Press the [… / †] button to select <Manual>, then press the [OK] button.
6.	To exit, press the [Q.MENU] button.
7.	■ The [MF] icon and the [MF/AF] status bar will be displayed on the LCD screen.	6
	Press the [… / †] button to adjust the focus.

[ Note ]

Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.

DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Focus
Q.MENU	Exit
	STBY				0:00:10
			SP
						60min
BLC
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure				…
Focus		Manual
	Exit			†
Q.MENU
					∞ …
					oo mm
						†

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