Auto Focus/Manual Focus; Auto Focusing; Manual Focusing - Samsung VP-D651 Owner's Instruction Book

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Advanced Recording

Auto Focus/Manual Focus

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The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.
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In most situations, it is 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
focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
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Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.

Auto Focusing

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If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you make use
of Auto Focus.

Manual Focusing

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In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus
manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the Power switch to CAM.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY. (VP-D653(i)/D655(i) only)
3. Press the Menu selector.
4. Move the Menu selector to the down or up to select Manual Focus, then press the Menu
selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the down or up to select On, then press the Menu selector.
M.Focus( ) will blink.
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6. Move the Menu selector to the down or up until the object is in focus.
[ Note ]
Manual focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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