Samsung HMX-H1000P User Manual page 79

using the menu items
Focus ( )
The HD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the HD camcorder is turned on,
auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
Settings
In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to
Auto
concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic
Manual
focusing difficult or unreliable.
Touch Point This function is to focus on the point you touch.
Focusing manually during recording
This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity.
However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In
this case, use the manual focus mode.
1. Touch "Focus" "Manual."
• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Touch the nearer subject (
adjust the focus, while viewing the subject on the LCD screen.
Focusing on a further subject
To focus on a further subject, touch the further subject (
tab.
Focusing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject (
tab.
• The nearer or further icon (
• The adjusted value is applied right after touching the (
Contents
) or further subject ( ) tab to
/ ) appears in the centre when focus adjustment reaches the end.
)
<Nearer subject>
)
or ) tab.
On-screen
display
None
Manual
<Further subject>
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