Focus (Auto/Manual Focus); Auto Focus - Panasonic PV-L552 Operating Instructions Manual

Focus
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.

Auto Focus

Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming.
Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press M.FOCUS to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary.
Manual Focus
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.
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Macro Focus (close-ups)
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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• Refocus as needed when aiming at new
scenes.
EVF or LCD Monitor
Press M.FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus)
appears in EVF or LCD monitor.
Hold down "T" (telephoto) on POWER
ZOOM to maximum zoom in.
Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until
subject is in focus.
• Back away from subject if necessary.
Hold down "W" (wide angle) on POWER
ZOOM as desired.