Auto Focus / Manual Focus - Samsung VP-D371i Owner's Instruction Manual

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Advanced Recording

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works
in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes.
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In most situations, it is better to use the
automatic focus feature, as it enables you to
concentrate on the creative side of your
recording.
Manual focusing may be necessary under
certain conditions that make automatic
focusing difficult or unreliable.
The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function can be
set in the QUICK MENU.
Auto Focus
If you are inexperienced in the use of
Camcorders, we recommend that you make use
of Auto Focus.
Manual Focus
In the following situations, you may obtain better
results by adjusting the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the
Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly
like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [CARD].
(VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)
3. Press the [Q.MENU] button.
Quick menu list will appear.
4. Press the [... ... / † † ] button to select <Focus>, then
press the [OK] button.
5. Press the [... ... / † † ] button to select <Manual>, then
press the [OK] button.
6. To exit, press the [Q.MENU] button.
The [MF] icon and the [MF/AF] status bar will be
displayed on the LCD screen.
7. Press the [... ... / † † ] button to adjust the focus.
[ Note ]
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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0:00:10
STBY
SP
60min
BLC
Off
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Focus
Q.MENU Exit
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0:00:10
STBY
SP
60min
BLC
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
...
Focus Manual
†
Q.MENU Exit
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<M.Cam>
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QUICK MENU
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a.
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b.
c.
d.
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1. [Power]
2. [Mode]
[CARD]
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3. [Q.MENU]
[... ... / † † ]
4. <Focus>
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[... ... / † † ]
5. <Manual>
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6. [Q.MENU]
[MF]
[... ... / † † ]
7.
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<Camera>
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[CAMERA]
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[TAPE]
VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i))
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[OK]
[OK]
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[MF/AF]
LCD
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0
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