The Viewfinder; Auto Focus; Macro Focus - RCA CC180 Owner's Manual

Power Zoom Buttons "IV'"' and "
Panel in CAMERA Position

Auto Focus

Whenever y ot.t turn the camcorder on to record (CAMERA/PLAY
MODE contra panel in CAMERA position), the full-auto feature
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is automatically
turned ,on. The camcorder will focus for you
automatically. 1 No display appears in the viewfinder.
Note:
The cam b order uses a small zone around the center of the
viewfinder to d tect focus. Center the object that you want the
camcorder to f us on in the viewfinder. This zone may vary depending
on the zooming and focusing conditions. No zone indicators appear in
the viewfinder.
The low-contr
to-focus system may not operate correctly. This
not, leave the auto-focus feature turned on
corder is turned on and not being used. Light
will operate the auto-focus feature
Manual Fo k u s
the camcorder:
wer zoom button labeled "T"
MODE Control
in the viewfinder
or no contrast, repeated
distances overlapping. If the
subject and the auto-focus
focus, the camcorder will
may allow the focus system to
still cannot be achieved, adjust
to zoom in on your
ULL AUTO Button
3. Press the FOCUS AUTO/MAN FAR or NEAR
a clear picture in the center of the viewfinder.
4. To turn off manual focus, simultaneously press the FOCUS
AUTO/MAN FAR and NEAR buttons.
Note: FULL A UT0
Pressing the
camcorder's auto-focus system.
Some conditions that may require the use of manual focusing
during recording are:
When recording a subject through a window.
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When recording a subject having a close foreground and a
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background that is far away.
When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap
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in the same scene.
When recording a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.
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When the
subject is not in the center of the electronic
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viewfinder.
When recording subjects with shiny surfaces.
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When recording a subject with sharp angles.
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When recording flat subjects
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When recording in low-light situations.
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When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.
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When recording a subject with small patterns that are repeated.
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Macro Focus

To the auto-focus system for recording subjects very close to
u s e
the camcorder:
1. Press the power zoom button labeled "w" until the lens is
completely zoomed out.
2. Position the subject or scene in the center of the viewfinder.
Note:
For best results, increase illumination when recording in the
macro mode.
FOCUS AUTO/MAN FAR and
NEAR Buttons
button to display
button will also turn on the
as a white wall.
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