Canon MVX3 Instruction Manual page 117

❍ If you operate the zoom lever, press the EXP dial or do not press the PHOTO
button within 4 seconds, the frames other than the selected one disappear.
❍ When you press the PHOTO button fully before F and focusing frame turn
green, F and focusing frame turn yellow. It may take up to 4 seconds until
focus is adjusted and the still image can be recorded to the memory card.
❍ The focusing point can be selected only when Focus-Priority is set to [ON] in
CARD CAMERA mode.
❍ The focusing point returns to the centre if you turn off the camcorder, change
from CARD CAMERA mode or turn the mode dial to [.
❍ The focusing point cannot be selected in the following cases:
- When focusing manually.
- When using the digital zoom. When you zoom into the digital zoom range,
the focusing frame flashes for 4 seconds and disappears. When you return
to the optical zoom range, the focusing frame reappears.
- When a shutter speed of 1/2 or 1/4 in selected in Tv mode.
- In Stitch Assist mode.
Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode
Turn off the Focus-Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of focus.
CAMERA
CAMERA SET UP
( 42)
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [FOCUS PRI.], set it to
[OFF] and close the menu.
PLAY (VCR)
FOCUS PRI.•••ON
CARD CAMERA
CARD PLAY (VCR)
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