Adjusting The Focus - Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.
Autofocus
The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF*. The camcorder has also a Push-AF function to
allow for a temporary autofocus while focusing manually. When you operate the PUSH AF button, the
Instant AF is activated, regardless of the current setting of the AF mode.
Manual Focus
With the customized functions (
focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). To make it easier to focus manually, you can
also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions (
* The Instant AF function can also be used combined with the Push-AF function so you can obtain a very fast
initial automatic focus even while focusing manually.
Autofocus
The autofocus is set when the focus mode switch is set to AF. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus
system with a focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in.) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to
The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen.
Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode.
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
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Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option
and close the menu.
[INSTANT AF]: The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very
bright or low-light surroundings. The TTL system and the external sensor are both used for
focusing.
[NORMAL AF]: The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Only the TTL system is used in this
mode making it appropriate for use also with the optional Wide Converter attached.
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Focus ring
AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF
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POSITION PRESET switch
Focus mode switch
PUSH
AF button
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