Focus (Auto/Manual Focus) - Panasonic Quasar Palmcorder VM-L451 Operating Instructions Manual

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Focus
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming.
Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press
MANUAL FOCUS
to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary.
Use Manual Focus (MF) when :
• recording through glass.
• lighting is poor.
• subject is far away with objects in foreground.
• subject has distinct horizontal lines.
• subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor.
• subject has a shiny surface.
• subject is slanted.
• subject is bright and flat, like a white wall.
• subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.
EVF or LCD Monitor
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MF
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I Press MANUAL FOCUS
so "MF" (Manual
Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor.
2 Hold down "T" ftelephotol on POWER
ZOOM
to maximum zoom in.
3
Press UP AfFARl or DOWN ▼ fNEARt
until subject is in focus.
• Back away from subject if necessary.
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Hold down "W" (wide angle! on POWER
ZOOM
as desired.
• Refocus as needed
when aiming at new scenes.
Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject.
Hold down "W" on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle.
Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.
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