Focus Assist Functions - Canon VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual

50 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Fast moving subjects
Through wet windows
Night scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch:
1
Press FOCUS .
"MF" appears.
2
Adjust the focus as necessary with
the FOCUS dial until the image
appears focused.
Pressing
FOCUS
camcorder to autofocus.
NOTES
The camcorder will automatically return to
autofocus when you set the mode switch to
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus
on faraway subjects such as mountains or
fireworks.
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again will return the
1
Adjust the zoom.
2
In autofocus mode, keep
pressed down for more than 2
seconds.
• appears.
• Pressing
FOCUS
camcorder to autofocus.
• Operating the zoom or the FOCUS
dial will return the camcorder to
manual focus adjustment (MF).

Focus Assist Functions

The focus assist function will magnify the
center of the picture and emphasize the
outlines of the objects on screen
(peaking) to make it easier for you to
focus manually.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
1
Press FOCUS
.
"MF" appears.
2
Press
FOCUS ASSIST
The center of the picture will be
magnified and the silhouettes will be
emphasized.
3
Adjust the focus as necessary with
the FOCUS dial until the image
appears focused.
FOCUS
again will return the
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