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camcorder focus for you by using autofocus. With autofocus, you can set the autofocus speed.
The camcorder also features two more focusing functions, face detection and Touch & Track.
I do not recommend using Auto focus while out in the field hunting. The camera will
want to Auto Focus on whatever is in front of the camcorder, instead of focusing on the
animal. For in studio use, the auto focus is okay, but the Manual Focus is always your
best bet.
Manual Focus:
Using the focus ring manually. You can also use peaking to help you focus more accurately.
1. Open the Focus Controls by [FUNC.]> scroll to [Focus].
• To switch to autofocus without opening the focus controls, press the [AF/MF] button on the side
of the LCD Screen. Touch AF will not be available.
2. Touch [MF]
3. Touch a subject (person, animal, object) that appears inside the frame that you want to focus
on. For arrows symbol will pop up on screen and will flash and the focusing distance will be
adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary.
4. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more
easily. You can also turn off the function by going to the Wrench icon
> Video Camera icon > [Focus Assistance] setting.
• The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus.
You can change the units used for distance display by changing the
Wrench Icon > [Distance Units] setting.
Focus Preset:
When focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in
advance so that you can later return to that preset focus position
instantly.
1. Open the Focus Controls [FUNC.] > [Focus]
2. Touch [MF]
3. Turn the focus ring to the desired focus position.
4. Touch [SET] to set the preset focus position.
5. After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus
position.
• Touch [SET] again to cancel the current preset focus position.
• [ON] will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom.
Once you turn the camcorder off, the preset focus positioned will be canceled. Also, when the
camera is in AUTO mode, the focus preset function cannot be used.
Peaking:
When peaking is activated, edges in focus on the screen will be
highlighted in red, blue or yellow. In addition, you can choose to
switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges.
1. [FUNC.] > [Focus]
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