You can adjust the focus manually for different 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.
1 During recording or standby, set the FOCUS switch B to MAN.
9appears.
2 Rotate the focus ring A and adjust the focus.
9changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9
changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.
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the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever |
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towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and |
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then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom |
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subject, move the power zoom lever towards W |
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(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then |
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adjust the focus. |
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To restore automatic adjustment
Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.
9disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored.
Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto focus)
Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button C.
If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another. The scenes will shift smoothly.
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•The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional)).
–When you set the FOCUS switch to MAN and 9 appears on the screen
–When you rotate the focus ring while 9 is displayed on the screen.
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