Focusing; Using Focus Lock Feature - RCA PROV600 User Manual

Focusing
Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically
on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder. Under certain
conditions, you may want to use the focus lock feature.
FOCUS LOCK
Button
FOCUSLOCK
Using Focus Lock
The focus lock feature is useful when
objects pass between your subject and
the camcorder or your main subject is
not located in the center of the scene
you are recording.
t. Center the main subject in the scene
you want to record.
2. Press the FOCUS LOCK button to
turn on the focus lock feature.
FOCUSLOCK appears briefly in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor and
the ? indicator remains when the
focus lock feature is turned on.
3. Press the FOCUS LOCK button
again to turn off the focus lock
feature. The _ indicator disappears.
Note: When zooming in to record a
subject in the distance, auto focus might
not function properly because of picture
instability. Using a tripod helps stabilize
the focus.
Conditions Requiring Focus Lock
• When recotding a subject through a
dirty window.
• When recording two subjects at
different distances that overlap in the
same scene.
• When recording a horizontally or
vertically striped subject.
• When the subject is not in the center of
the scene you are recording.
• When recording very bright subjects.
• When recording a subject without
contrast, such as a white wall.
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