Adjusting The Focus - Sony PXW-X400KF Operating Instructions Manual

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting the Focus

This section describes the focus adjustment when
using the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KF.
[Note]
The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity
position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to
variations in temperature. When shooting a subject at infinity
in MF or Full MF mode, check the picture in the viewfinder
as you focus.
Adjusting in Full MF Mode
When you slide the focus ring back (toward the
camcorder), the focus mode is set to Full MF mode
for full manual focus adjustment.
[Note]
When you slide the focus ring back, the focus instantly
moves to the marker position.
Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the
viewfinder.
The distance indications on the ring are valid in
Full MF mode. The distances where the picture is
in focus correspond to absolute positions of the
focus ring.
Peaking
You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder
to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized
in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual
focusing.
The recorded video signals are not affected.
Using the Focus Ring
Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring while
viewing the viewfinder.
The distance indications on the ring are invalid in
MF mode.
One-push Auto Focus
Press the PUSH AF button. The auto focus activates
temporarily.
The one-push auto focus stops when the subject
comes into focus.
MF Assist Function
When the MF assist function is on (page 114),
auto focus is activated after you stop focusing
using the focus ring and provides fine control
adjustment of the focus of the subject in the
center of the display (focus tracking).
When fine adjustment stops, the MF assist auto
focus operation ends.
Adjusting in AF Mode
When you slide the focus ring forward and set
the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode
becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is available
continuously.
The distance indications on the ring are invalid in
AF mode.
Using Macro Mode
When the focus mode is MF or AF, set the MACRO
switch to the ON position to enable macro mode.
Macro mode allows you to adjust the focus over a
range that includes the macro area.
Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.