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recording options
Focusingmanuallyduringrecording:
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 ( / ) to select "Manual."
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
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2. Press the Control button ( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus,
then press the OKbutton.
Focusingonanearersubject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button ( ).
Focusingonafarthersubject
To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button ( ).
The nearer or farther icon (
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focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Controlbutton ( / ) to adjust the focus.
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The manual focus setting will be applied and the (
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Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations:
Dark shooting subject
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When the background is too bright
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Subject through a window that is stained or wet
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Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes
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Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence
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Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject
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Emitting strong light or refl ecting subject
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Focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame
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You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. ➥page 32
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Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically.
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Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function
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after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
Before focusing manually, check if the "DigitalZoom" is turned off. When "ZoomType" is set to "DigitalZoom",
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manual focusing will not be accurate. Turn the "DigitalZoom" off. ➥page 65
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