Samsung SMX-F40 User Manual page 70

recording options
Focusing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct
focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual
focus mode.
1. Move the Control joystick (/) to select "Manual Focus."
• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Move the Control joystick (/) to select the desired indicator to
adjust focus, then press the OK button.
• The manual focus setting will be applied and the (
is displayed.
Focusing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, move the Control joystick ().
Focusing on a further subject
To focus on a further subject, move the Control joystick ().
• The nearer or further icon (
reaches the end.
• The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control joystick (/) to adjust the focus.
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
• The subject is dark
• When the background is too bright
• Subject through a window that is stained or wet
• Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes
• Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence
• Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject
• Emitting strong light or refl ecting subject
• Focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame
• You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. pages 26~27
• Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area
automatically.
• Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the
zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
• Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. When "Zoom Type" is set to
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"Digital Zoom," manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. page 63
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