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The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode
to “M” (੬ pg. 14)
3 Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator
appears.
4 Press or to focus
on a subject.
● When the focus level
cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and .
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ pg. 14).
3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in
FUNCTION Menu (੬ pg. 24)
● The exposure control Menu appears.
4 To brighten the image, press . To darken
the image, press . (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (੬ pg. 29)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when
PROGRAM AE is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.
(੬ pg. 32)
5 Press SET or . Exposure adjustment is
complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select “AUTO” in step 3.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 32), or with the
backlight compensation.
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(੬ pg. 23, 24)
Manual Focus
Manual focus
indicator
Exposure Control
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