Panasonic Palmcorder IQ PV-A306 Manual page 27

The Palmcorder wilt automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming.
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For Auto Focus mode, it may be necessary
to press MANUAL FOCUS, so that "MF"
does not appear in the EVF.
• a subject through glass, '
• a scene where the subject is far from the
Palmcorder and there are objects in the
foreground.
• a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.
• a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.
• subjects with shiny surtaces.
Use Manual Focus (MF)when recording ... "an obliquely angled subject.
• a bright, fiat subject such as a white wall.
• in low light situations.
• a scene with last motions, like a golf sw_ng.
• Re-focusing may be required
when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new
scene.
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_ Press MANUAL FOCUS so that
"MF" (Manual Focus) appears in the
EVF. EVF Indication
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Press and hold the "T" side of the
POWER ZOOM switch until the lens
is zoomed in all the way (subject at
maximum size).
Rotate MANUAL FOCUS until the
picture is in focus.
• It may be necessary to back away from
the subject to focus the image properly.
Press the "W" side of the POWER
ZOOM switch to frame the picture
as desired.
Auto Focus will function down to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in front of the lens.
Press the "W" side of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position.
Then, bring the Palmcorder as close to the subject as necessary.
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