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Functions
✤The MF/AF function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERAmodes.
✤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 and/or unreliable.
Auto Focusing
✤In CAMCORDER Mode, turning on the device will set it to automatic focus . In
CAMERAMode, pressing the Photo Button halfway down will set the focus.
Manual Focusing
✤In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. Apicture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,
others further away.
b. Aperson 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 REC mode.
2. Press the MF Button.
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MF Icon( ) is displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Turn the MENU DIALup or down until the object is in focus.
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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
4. To return to AF, press the MF Button again.
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)FADE
S.SHOW
BLC
TAPE
MEMORY
PLAY
REC
OFF
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