Focusing - RCA Pro842 User Manual

Recording

Focusing

Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically on the object
located in the center area of the viewfinder. Under certain conditions, you may want
to use the focus lock feature.
Using Focus Lock
The focus lock feature is useful when
objects pass between your subject and
the camcorder or your main subject is
not located in the center of the
viewfinder.
1. Center the main object in the
viewfinder.
2. Press FOCUS LOCK to turn on the
focus lock feature. FOCUSLOCK
will appear for a few seconds and
then will remain in the viewfinder.
3. Press FOCUS LOCK again to turn off
the focus lock feature.
removed from the viewfinder.
Note: When zooming in to record a subject
in the distance, auto focus might not function
properly because of picture instability. Use a
tripod for stable focused pictures.
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FOCUSLOCK
will be
VCR(PLAY)/CAM Button
and Indicators
FOCUS LOCK Button
Conditions Requiring Focus Lock
• When recording a subject through a
dirty window.
• When recording two subjects, one
nearby and one in the distance.
• When recording a horizontally or
vertically striped subject.
• When the subject is not in the center of
the viewfinder.
• When recording very bright subjects.
• When recording a subject without
contrast, such as, a white wall.