Focusing Manually - Sony DVCAM DSR-PD100AP Operating Instructions Manual

Focusing manually

When to use manual focus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes [d]
• Subjects through frosted glass
• Subjects beyond nets, etc.
• Bright subject or subject reflecting light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
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