Infinity Focus - Canon 10 Instruction Manual

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or
fireworks.
Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3.
"MF ∞" appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring, "∞" disappears and
the camcorder changes to manual focus.
AF-Assist Lamp (Optional VFL-1 Attached)
When you attach the VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the camcorder and set it to fire a flash
( 73), the AF-assist lamp (White LED) illuminates the subject in the center of the
screen to enable the camcorder to focus in dark places.
CAMERA
When you press the PHOTO button halfway, the AF-assist lamp turns on
automatically responding to the surrounding brightness.
CAMERA
When you press the PHOTO button halfway and turn the focus ring, the
AF-assist lamp turns on responding to the surrounding brightness.
❍ The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is
lighting. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
❍ The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in
public places such as in restaurants or theaters.
❍ Turn off the AF-assist lamp in places where flash photography is prohibited.
Turning Off the AF-Assist Lamp
CAMERA
CAMERA SET UP
( 43)
To turn off the AF-assist lamp, open the menu and select [CAMERA SET
UP]. Select [AF AST LAMP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
PLAY (VCR)
*
[FOCUS PRI.] set to [ON]
PLAY (VCR)
*
PLAY (VCR)
AF AST LAMP••AUTO
*
CARD CAMERA
*
CARD CAMERA
[FOCUS PRI.] set to [OFF]
CARD CAMERA
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD PLAY (VCR)
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