Auto Focus; Macro Focus; Steady Pix Feature - RCA CC4391 User Manual

Auto Focus
The camcorder focuses on the subject in
the center of the LCD monitor or
viewfinder. Auto focus operates on the
telephoto (7) side from approximately
2-1/2 feet to infinity. It operates on the
wide-angle (/4/) side from 3/8 inch from
the lens surface (macro-focus) to infinity.
Note: When the displays appear, the AE
indicator for the shutter speed selected by the
camcorder (1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250,
1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
or 1/4000) appears in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor.
The following conditions may prevent
auto focus from operating properly.
• Recording a subject through a window.
• Recording a subject that has a close
foreground and a far background.
• Recording two subjects at different
distances that overlap.
• Subject that isn't in center of scene.
• Recording in low-light situations.
• Recording a scene with fast motions,
like a tennis swing.
Macro Focus
The macro-focus feature lets you focus on
objects as close as 3/8 inch from the
camcorder lens.
1. Press and hold zoom button W until
the lens is completely zoomed out.
2. Position the subject in the center of
the scene.
Notes: Zooming is not possible when using
macro-focus. To change the size of the
subject, move the camcorder lens closer or
farther away from it.
For best results increase illumination when
recording with macro-focus.
Steady Pix
TM
Feature
The steady pix feature corrects slight
shaking of images during some record-
ing modes.
• While zooming in on a distant subject.
• When recording an approaching small
subject.
• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.
• When recording through a vehicle's
window.
To Use the Steady Pix
TM
Feature
Press the STEAD YPIX button to turn
steady pix on. The steady pix indica-
tor (@_})appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor.
Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
the steady pix feature off. The steady
pix indicator (@9})disappears.
Notes: Turn steady pix offwhen using a
tripod. Steady pix may not operate properly
when wide-angle or telephoto lens adapters
are used.
There is a small change in the picture size
when using steady pix.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
• Dark or dim subjects.
• Subjects with excessive backlighting.
• Scenes with movement in various
directions.
• Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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