Sony 3-280-847-11(1) Camcorder User Manual


 
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You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
In mode A, you can manually adjust focus
without automatic adjustment functions.
Set the focus ring to the mode A position
and focus manually using the focus scale on
the lens.
b Notes
Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against
either end, the focus ring may move toward the
mode B position and move past the end, and
make noises.
In mode B, you can use the automatic
adjustment functions during manual focus
adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode
B position and do the following steps.
1 Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button
(
p. 43).
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned.
9 appears on the screen.
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
9 changes to when you cannot
bring any further subject in focus.
9
changes to when you cannot bring
any closer subject in focus.
z Tips
For manual focus
Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus,
then gradually zoom out.
Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you
shoot a close subject.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned once again.
9 disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
z Tips
If you want to adjust focus automatically or use
automatic adjustment functions such as one
push auto focus during manual focus
Adjusting the focus manually
ZEBRA
ASSIGN
CH1
AUDIO LEVEL
CH2
4
1
2
3
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AE SHIFT
REC REVIEW
ASSIGN 1-6
buttons
Mode B
Mode A
Focus ring
Adjusting focus manually in mode A
Adjusting focus manually in mode B
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)