Focus - Panasonic PV-A208 Operating Instructions Manual

Focus
Auto Focus
The Camcorder
will
automatically focus
on
the subject
even
during
zooming.
Manual
Focus
Use Manual Focus
(MF)
when
recording:
•
a
subject through
glass.
•
a
subject
that
is
far
from
the
Camcorder
with
objects
in
the
foreground.
•
a
subject with distinct
horizontal
stripes.
•
a
subject not centered
in
the Viewfinder.
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Camcorder
to a
power
source.
•
Set the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
If
necessary,
press
MANUAL FOCUS
so
that
"MF" does
not
appear
in
the
EVF.
•
a
subject with
a shiny
surface.
•
an
obliquely
angled
subject.
•
a
bright,
flat
subject
such as a
white
wall.
• in
low
light
situations.
•
a scene
with fast
motions,
like
a
golf
swing.
Press
MANUAL FOCUS
so
that
"MF" (Manual Focus) appears
in
the
EVF
-
EVF
Indication
Press
and
hold the "T" side of the
POWER ZOOM
switch
until
the lens
is
zoomed
in
all
the
way
(subject
at
maximum
size).
Turn
the
MANUAL FOCUS
control
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.
•
Re-focusing
may
be required
when
your
Camcorder
is
aimed
at
a
new
scene.
Macro
Focus
(for
close-ups)
Auto
Focus
will
function
as close as
1/2 inch
(12.7mm)
from
the
subject.
Press the
"W"
side
of
the
POWER ZOOM
switch
to
the
wide angle
position.
Then,
bring the
Camcorder
as
close
to
the subject as
desired.
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