Focus - Panasonic HC-X1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Focus

Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use Manual Focus.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode.
1
Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus.
≥ It will switch to MF from AF.
2
Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.
≥ The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 3.0 cm) to MF99 (focus
distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where focus is
achieved.
≥ If you move the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch towards [¶], focus will be adjusted to MF95 on the infinity
side. (The FOCUS A/M/¶ switch will return to the [M] position.)
≥ To return to Auto Focus, set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [A] or set this unit to Intelligent Auto
Mode using the iA/MANU switch.
≥ When the distance to the subject approaches within 1.5 m approx., the unit switches to the macro
range and or
subject is 1.5 m or more depending on the subject.)
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a
non-displayed focus value.
≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus.
≥ When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected, even if you move the FOCUS A/M/
¶ switch towards [¶], focus cannot be adjusted to MF95.
FOCUS
A

M
PUSH AF

(l 34)
. (The unit may switch to the macro range even when the distance to the
A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch
B Push AF button
C Focus ring
(l 6)
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