Manually Focusing Subject; Focusing During Recording - Panasonic VDR-M53 Operating Instructions Manual

Manually Focusing Subject

The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually
focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

Focusing during Recording

This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
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Press the FOCUS button during recording.
"MF" will appear on the screen.
Manual Focus icon
2
Press the zoom lever down to "T" control side to
zoom in on subject.
3
Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the focus, while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
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Note
•
Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear
on the screen.
•
Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the "W"
control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom
lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the subject.
•
Manual focus setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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