Panasonic DVX100B Camcorder User Manual


 
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Focus
This camera allows you to choose between
automatic and manual focusing.
1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO
button to switch to manual focusing ( goes
out).
2 Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to
control focusing.
A (AUTO):
Auto focus mode
M (MANUAL):
Manual focus mode
Turn the focus ring by hand.
:
The camera first focuses on infinity, then it
switches to manual focus.
The FOCUS switch automatically moves
back to M (MANUAL) after you move it to .
Temporarily switching to auto focus
Even if you have switched FOCUS to M (MANUAL)
the camera will focus automatically while you press
down PUSH AUTO.
Auto focus may not work properly if there is flickering.
Select a shutter speed suited to the ambient light.
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When you use auto focus in the progressive or slow
shutter modes, the focus assist mode becomes active
which gives a more accurate focus than manual
focusing.
The extra focus control will make focusing take longer
than normal.
Focus ring
FOCUS switch
PUSH AUTO button
AUTO button