Advanced Features; Camera Recording; Manual Focus - Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1U Operation Manual

Advanced Features

Camera Recording

Manual Focus

Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the
subject in the situations shown below. In
such situations, set the camcorder to
Manual Focus mode and focus manually.
Subject is too dark.
Fast-moving subject.
Subject has horizontal
stripes.
Light reflects off the
subject.
Subject has fine, repeated
patterns.
Fast-speed shutter being
used under fluorescent
lighting.
Lack of contrast, e.g.
snow scene.
Background is too bright.
Subject is being shot through a
dirty or wet window.
Two subjects at different distances
overlap in the same scene.
Subjects at different distances
appear in the center of the scene
at the same time.
Operation button
DISPLAY button
1
In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY
button until the mode screen appears.
2
Press l or m on the Operation
button to select "FOCUS", then press
the center of the Operation button.
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3
Adjust the Power Zoom control to
frame the subject as you desire.
4
Press l or m to focus on the
subject.
p: To focus on a closer subject
o: To focus on a more distant subject
5
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off
the mode screen.
• "MF" appears when the on-screen
indicators are turned on.
Manual focus indicator
MF
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Note:
• When "MF" is displayed, you can manually
adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if
the focus setting screen is not displayed.
Power Zoom control
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