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Advanced Recording
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
✤ The MF/AF function works in CAM and M.REC mode only.
✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult
and/or unreliable.
Auto Focusing
✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you
use Auto Focus.
Manual Focusing
✤ In the following cases, you may obtain better results by adjusting
the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder,
others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the power switch to CAM mode.
2. Press the MF/AF( ) button.
3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.
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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
4. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF/AF button again.
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