Samsung SMX-C19BP User Manual page 61

Focusing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct
focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual
focus mode.
1. Press the Control button (
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
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2. Press the Control button (
adjust focus, then press the OK button.
Focusing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button ( ) to the indicator
( ).
Focusing on a farther subject
To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button ( ) to the indicator
( ).
The nearer or farther icon (
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when focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button
•
( / ) to adjust the focus.
The manual focus setting will be applied and the (
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displayed.
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
• A photo containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.
• A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
• Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
• People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
• You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button.
• Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre
area automatically.
• Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus.
If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
• Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is
turned on, manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off.
/ ) to select "Manual."
/ ) to select the desired indicator to
/ ) appears between the indicators
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