Focusing Manually - Sony TRV312 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]
• 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
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears.
(2) Turn the focus dial to focus on the subject.
Turn to the NEAR side to focus on a nearer object.
Turn to the FAR side to focus on a farther object.
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FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
To return to the autofocus mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator goes out.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
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[b] [c] [d]
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NEAR
FAR