Mf/Af (Manual Focus/Auto Focus); Auto Focusing; Manual Focusing - Samsung SCD5000 Owner's Instruction Manual

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Functions

MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.
✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.

Auto Focusing

✤ In CAMCORDER Mode, turning on the device will set it to automatic focus . In
CAMERA Mode, pressing the Photo Button halfway down will set the focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,
others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the Power Switch to RECORD mode.
2. Press the MF Button.
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MF Icon is displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.
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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
4. To return to AF(Auto Focus:
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), press the MF Button again.
RECORD
M.PLAY