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Panasonic Palmcorder IQ PV-A396 Operating Instructions Manual page 28

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Spectal Features
The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming.
For Auto Focus mode, it may be necessary
to press MANUAL FOCUS, so that "MF"
does not appear in the EVF.
Manual Focus
Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... * an obliquely angled subject.
* a subject through glass.
* a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.
* a scene where the subject is far from the
* in low light situations.
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Palmcorder and there are objects in the
* a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.
foreground.
* Re-focusing may be required
* a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.
when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new
* a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.
Scene.
* Subjects with shiny surfaces.
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1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so that
"MF" (Manual Focus) appears in the
EVF.
EVF Indication
2 Press and hold the "T" side of the
POWER
ZOOM switch until the lens
is zoomed in all the way (subject at
maximum size).
3 Rotate MANUAL FOCUS until the
picture is in focus.
* It may be necessary to back away from
the subject to focus the image properly.
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the "W" side of the POWER
ZOOM switch to frame the picture
as desired.
Macro Focus (for close-ups)
Auto Focus will function down to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in front of the lens.
Press the "W" side of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position.
Then, bring the Palmcorder as close to the subject as necessary.
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