Using The Auto Focus Feature - Pentax MOVIE 8 PV-C800A Instruction Manual

8mm video camera/recorder
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USING THE AUTO FOCUS FEATURE
The auto focus system utilizes
infrared light and will focus on
the nearest object that reflects
this light.
FOCUS
MANUAL
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Temporary auto focusing can
be performed while this spring-
loaded Switch is pushed in-
wards
when
its
in
the
"MANUAL"
position
during
manual focusing.
With the "FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL" Switch set to "AUTO" position, the normal subjects are automatically in
optimum focus .
• DIFFICULT AUTO FOCUS
The distance between the Auto Focus Window and the subject is measured by infrared light, and the Focus Ring is
automatically turned for focusing. However, with scenes like those shown below, the auto focusing may not operate
properly.
In these case, use the manual focus
.
See next page.
1.
Subject is not in the
center.
5. Black subject or water
which reflects infrared
light
poorly.
2
.
Subject in far and near
positions at the same
time.
6.
Subject always moving
such as a crowd
.
3.
Subject
with
con-
tinuous variation from
far to near positions.
7. Subject in snow or fog.
4
.
Subject behind glass
.
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