Samsung VP-DX10 User Manual page 68

using the menu items
Focus
The DVD camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the DVD 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
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you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
Manual focussing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
Manual
automatic focussing difficult or unreliable.
Focussing manually during recording
This DVD camcorder automatically focusses 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. Touch "Focus"  "Manual."
• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Touch the nearer subject (
viewing the subject on the LCD screen.
Focussing on a farther subject
To focus on a farther subject, touch the farther subject (
Focussing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject (
• The nearer or farther icon ( /
adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after touching the (
In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
• A picture containing several objects, some close to the DVD camcorder, others farther away.
• A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
• Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
• People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
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Contents
) or farther subject ( ) tab to adjust the focus, while
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<Nearer subject>
or ) tab.
On-screen display
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Focus
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<Farther subject>