Adjusting In Af Mode; Using Macro Mode - Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Activating the MF Assist function using the Direct
menu
The current focus adjustment mode is displayed
on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/
BATT INFO button.
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TLCS
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MF
ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++ F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000
In MF mode, you can activate/deactivate the MF
Assist function with the Direct menu by operating
the joystick or jog dial.
When the function is active, an asterisk mark is
displayed to the right of the mode indication.
Note
The Direct menu cannot be selected in a mode
other than MF mode.
For details on the Direct menu, see "Direct Menu
Operation" on page 20.

Adjusting in AF Mode

Slide the focus ring forward (toward the lens
hood) and set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to set
the camcorder to AF mode. In this mode, focus is
always adjusted automatically.
AF/MF
OPEN
CLOSE
Focus ring: Forward
The range index of the ring is invalid in AF mode.
Focusing in AF mode
In AF mode the camcorder continuously checks
changes of images and activates auto focusing
each time it detects a change. The auto focus
adjustment is terminated when the subject comes
into focus, and the camcorder stands by until the
next change is detected.
In AF mode, auto focusing is also activated when
you press the PUSH AF button or operate the
focus ring.
50 Adjusting the Focus
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1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo
Full MF
IRIS
MANU AUTO
MACRO
OFF ON
FOCUS
MANU AUTO
PUSH AF
FOCUS switch:
AUTO

Using Macro Mode

When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or
MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting
you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the
micro area.
The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.
AF/MF Full MF
OPEN
CLOSE
IRIS
MANU AUTO
MACRO
OFF ON
FOCUS
MANU AUTO
PUSH AF
MACRO switch