SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.

Steps

In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be focused within the frame on the screen [END]

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].

Notes

[FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

TELE MACRO

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.

Steps

In recording mode, (OPTION) [TELE MACRO] a desired setting

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Useful Recording Techniques

OFF

ON ()

Notes

Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.)

The zoom (p. 32) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance as follows: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.)

DCR-SR87: down to about 38 cm (15 in.)

When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.

Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80) when it is hard to focus automatically.

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Sony DCR-SR48, DCR-SR67 manual Spot Focus, Tele Macro, To adjust the focus automatically, touch Auto

DCR-SR48, DCR-SR67 specifications

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