Canon HF20 A Camcorder User Manual


 
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NOTES
If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-
corder will return to automatic exposure.
Automatic Backlight Correction
When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you
can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press .
appears.
Press again to turn off the backlight
correction.
Manual Focus Adjustment
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,
focus manually.
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press .
The current focus is locked and
[MF]
appears.
3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to
verify if the image is focused.
The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more
easily. You can also turn off the focus assist function ( 139).
BLC
Reflective surfaces
Subjects with low contrast
or without vertical lines
Fast moving subjects
Through wet windows
•Night scenes
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Focus