Using Automatic Focus/Fixed Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus/Focus Hold); Using The Expanded Focus (Expanded Focus) - Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700U Operating Manual

Adjusting the focus (Continued)
To measure the precise recording
distance
Tape measure
hook
mark
The mark and tape measure hook are on
a plane with the image sensor. To measure
the precise distance between the camcorder
and the subject, use this mark or tape
measure hook as a reference.
You can attach the end of a tape measure to
the hook, and measure the distance from the
subject.
b Notes
• You cannot focus on a subject closer to the lens
than the minimum focus of the lens used. Make
sure you are not too close to the subject.
Using automatic focus/fixed
focus temporarily (Push auto
focus/Focus hold)
Push auto focus
Set the FOCUS switch C to MAN, then
press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH
AUTO button B. The image is shot with
automatic focus. Keep the button pressed to
shoot. If you release the button, the setting
returns to manual focusing.
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Focus hold
Set the FOCUS switch C to AUTO, then
press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH
AUTO button B. The image is shot with
the focus fixed at the point you start to press
the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button.
Keep the button pressed to shoot. If you
release the button, the setting returns to auto
focusing.
b Notes
• If the lens has the same function button as your
camcorder, the function on the lens works the
same as your camcorder. For example, when
focus hold is active on your camcorder, the
button on the lens functions as focus hold.
Using the expanded focus
(Expanded focus)
The selected area on the LCD screen is
magnified and displayed. It is easier to
confirm the focus setting during manual
focusing.
Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button
on the grip (p. 27).
The setting changes with each press of the
button.
Enlarged display position
You can adjust the enlarged display
V
position with the /
camcorder. Press the EXEC button to set
the enlarged display position back to the
center.
v B b
/ / button on the