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I ManualFocus
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") 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".
SET
FOCUS
Manual focus indicator
2 Set the recording mode to"_". ( pg. 20)
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 ,,o,, 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-
color wall, or aclear, 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: ,A <, • and ,.,%o
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I ExposureControl
Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background istoo 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.
Select
_ET
1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
2 Set the Power Switch to "REC".
3 Set the recording mode to "[_". (:" pg. 20)
4 Press MENU.
5 Select "FUNCTION", press SET or >.
6 Select "EXPOSURE", press SET or>.
7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET
or>.
• To brighten the image, press/\. To darken the
image, press v. (maximum +/-6) _
8 Press MENU. "_
NOTES:
• Ifthe adjustment does not cause any visible z
change in brightness, set "GAIN UP'to AUTO".
( pg. 31,33)
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is set to
SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW" ( "pg. 41), or with
the backlight compensation.