To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or, press FOCUS after step 4.
bNotes
•You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with:
–NightFraming function
–[PROGRAM AE]
•Focusing distance information will not be displayed.
Adjusting the focus manually
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.
FOCUS | Focus ring |
2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus.
9changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.
Tips for focusing manually
•It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
•When you want to record a
To use the expanded focus 
It will be easier to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. When the
[EXP. FOCUS] in the 
(CAMERA SET) menu to [ON] (p. 60).
When you rotate the focus ring, 
appears and the image will be displayed at twice its original size.
To adjust the focus automatically
Press FOCUS again.
zTip
•The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).)
–When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual.
–When you rotate the focus ring.
1 Press FOCUS during recording or in the standby mode.
9appears.
36Recording