Panasonic WV-S2500 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 113

IMPORTANT
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When a value with an interval longer than "Max. 1/30s" (Max. 2/30s/ Max. 4/30s/ Max. 6/30s/ Max.
10/30s/ Max. 16/30s) is selected for "Maximum shutter" (®page 100), if "Auto back focus" is executed
during slow shutter operations at night, it may take a long time to complete "Auto back focus".
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In the following locations or with the following subjects, the auto back focus may not be able to be
automatically adjusted. In this case, manually adjust the focus.
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when the subject moves a lot
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when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
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when the light level is low
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when the subject or location is extremely bright or reflective
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when viewing through windows
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when the lens is in a location where it can easily become dirty
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locations where there is not much contrast such as a white wall
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when there is harsh flickering
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When images in the near-infrared light area change from color to black & white, images may be out of
focus due to the nature of optical properties. In this case, the focus can automatically be corrected by
selecting "Auto" or "Preset" for "Adjusting method" (the focus will not automatically be adjusted
according to the illumination level change once the focus is corrected).
[Adjusting method]
Select the back focus adjustment method upon switching between the color mode and the black & white mode.
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Auto: Adjusts the back focus function automatically and corrects the focus when switching between color
and black & white images.
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Preset: Performs the preset movement to each specified back focus position when switching between
color and black & white images. The preset position is the back focus position specified last time, which
was automatically memorized for each of color images and black & white images.
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Fix: Fixes the position after adjusting the back focus either automatically or manually.
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Default: Auto
[Close] button
Click this button to close the "Back focus" setup menu.
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