zTip

•If you record subjects in complete darkness, set [N.S. LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu settings. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 meters (10 feet). If you record subjects in dark places (such as night scene or in moonlight), set [N.S. LIGHT] to [OFF] in the menu settings. You can make image color deeper (p. 50).

Adjusting the focus manually

The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

–To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.

–To record horizontal stripes.

–To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

–When you want to focus on a subject in the background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

Recording

FOCUS

SEL/PUSH EXEC

 

dial

1 Press FOCUS in CAMERA mode.

9appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

9changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

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