Auto Focus
The camcorder
focuses on the subject in
the center of the LCD monitor or
viewfinder.
Auto focus operates
on the
telephoto
(T) side from approximately
2-1/2 feet to infinity.
It operates
on the
wide-angle
(W) 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 STEADY PIX 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 (_)
disappears.
Notes:
Turn steady pix off when 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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