Continuous Af - Canon EOS C100 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Focus

Continuous AF

When a compatible lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically.
1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF in advance.
66
• Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used.
• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.
2 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]
3 Select [Continu.] and then press the joystick.
NOTES
• One-shot AF is not available when the shutter mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4 or 1/3.
• When the frame rate is set to PF30, PF24 or 24P (59.94 Hz recordings) or PF25 (50.00 Hz recordings), the
camcorder will take longer to focus automatically.
• When [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] is set to [Continu.], the ONE-SHOT AF button will be disabled. To use the
button, set it to [One Shot].
• The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as subject,
brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• Autofocus (one-shot or continuous) is only available when using EF lenses equipped with autofocus (AF)
function. Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used.
• With some EF lenses, the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus
correctly. Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information.
• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.
- Reflective surfaces
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
- Fast moving subjects
- Through dirty or wet windows
- Night scenes
[~ Camera Setup]
[AF Mode]
[One Shot]