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Advanced
Recordin 9
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
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The r,4F/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only
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In most situations
tt ts better to use the Automatic Focus feature as it enables you to concentrate on the creative
side of your recording
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Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focumng _nadequate
Auto Focusing
,,I, The AF ['Auto Focus) mode is set automaticallywhen you switchon the Power sw_tch
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if you are inexpenenced w_th camcorders
we recommend that you use
the Auto Focus mode
Manual Focusing
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In the following siLuations you should obtain better results by abJusting
the focus manua41y
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A picture contatnlng several objects some close to the 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 mowng constantly or qu_ckEylike an athlete or crowb
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Foil l
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SeL the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 221
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Press the MF button
MF icon ;'.,_11 appear in d,splay
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Zoom _nthe subject to be recorded by pushng the ZOOM tab to the T' rode
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