Adjusting The Focus Manually - Sony RMT-830 Service Manual

To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [
step 4. Or, set [FOCUS] to [
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode.
2
Touch to display [PAGE1].
3
Touch [FOCUS].
60min STBY 0:00:00
FOCUS
AUTO
MANU–
AL
30
Recording
AUTO] in
AUTO] (p. 30).
OK
4
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
9
5
Touch or
: To focus on close subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
changes to when the focus cannot be
9
adjusted any further.
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
60min STBY 0:00:00
FOCUS
OK
AUTO
MANU–
AL
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the
zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards
T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards
W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust
the focus.
6
Touch .
7
Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [
step 4.
to adjust the focus.
changes to
9
AUTO] in