recording options
Focusing manually during recording:
This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity.
However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1. Press the Control button (
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
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2. Press the Control button (
then press the OK button.
Focusing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button ( ) towards the indicator
(
).
Focusing on a subject further away
To focus on a subject further away, press the Control button ( ) towards the
indicator (
).
The nearer or farther icon (
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when focus adjustment reaches the end. The adjusted value is applied right
after press the Control button (
The manual focus setting will be applied and (
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Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
A picture containing several objects, some close to the memory camcorder, others further away.
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A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
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Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
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People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
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You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button. ➥page 32
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Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically.
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EASY Q mode will set the focusing to "Auto" automatically.
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Before focusing by manual, frame your scene by zooming. Zooming after setting the focus requires focusing again.
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Before focusing by manual, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is turned on, manual
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focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ➥page 67
When the focusing reaches to its limit, an indicator appears on the center of the LCD screen.
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/
) to select "Manual".
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) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
/
) appears between the indicators
/
) is pressed.
) indicator is displayed.
<Nearer subject >
<Further subject >
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