Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Operating Manual page 32

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You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases,
To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
To record horizontal stripes.
To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
When you want to locus on a subject in the
background.
To record a slalionary snbjecl using a tripod.
1
During recording or standby, set
the FOCUS switch [] to MAN.
appears.
2
Rotate the focus ring [] and
adjust the focus.
changes to i_ when the focus
cannot he adjusted any farther.
changes to _ when the focus cannot he
adjusted any closer.
"_" Tips
For focusing manually
• It is easier to lbcus on the subject when you use
the zoom function. Move the power zoom level"
towards T (telephoto) to adjust the locus, and
then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom
for recording.
• When you want to record a close=up image of a
suhject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to lully magnify the image, then
adjust the locus.
Torestoreautomatic a djustment
Set the FOCUS switch [] to AUTO.
disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
Using automatic focus temporarily
(Push autofocus)
Record the subject while pressing and
holding the PUSH AUTO button [_.
If you release the button, the setting returns
to manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus on one
subject to another. The scenes will shift
smoothly.
"_" Tips
• The local distance information (lor when it is
dark and hard to at[just the locus) appears lor
about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will
not be displayed correctly if you are using a
conversion lens (optional)).
When you set the FOCUS switch to MAN
and _ appears on the screen
When you rotate the focus ring while _ is
displayed on the screen.
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