Adjusting The Focus Manually - Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 Operation Manual

To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 41).
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
MENU, then select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60min STBY
FOCUS: AUTO
AUTO MANUAL
3
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
9
4
Touch or
: To focus on close subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
changes to when the focus cannot be
9
adjusted any further.
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
60min STBY
FOCUS: MANUAL
AUTO MANUAL
OK
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the
zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards
T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards
W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust
the focus.
5
Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in
step 3.
to sharpen the focus.
changes to
9
41
Recording