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Advanced Recording
Auto Focus/Manual Focus
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The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera and M.Cam
modes.
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In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables
you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
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Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
Manual Focus can be set in the Quick Menu.
Auto Focusing
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If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders,
we recommend that you make use of Auto Focus.
Manual Focusing
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In the following situations, you may obtain better
results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to
the Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like
an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE or MEMORY CARD.
(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)
3. Press the Menu selector.
4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select
Manual Focus, then press the Menu selector.
5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right to select On,
then press the Menu selector.
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M.Focus (
) icon will blink.
6. Move the Menu selector to the left or right until the object
is in focus.
[ Note ]
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
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Manual Focus
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