Focusing Manually - Sony Handycam DCR-TRV240 Operating Instructions Manual

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.
Normally, focus is automatically adjusted:
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:
– Subjects through glass coated with water droplets.
– Horizontal stripes.
– Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in
the background.
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS. The 9
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
To return to the autofocus mode
Press FOCUS to turn off the indicator.
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle)
after focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position.
9 changes to the following indicators:
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indicator appears on the screen.
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when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
FOCUS