Sony DCR-HC85E Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off-
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3 Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
9 appears.
4 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or press FOCUS after step 4.
b Note
You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
Focusing distance information will not be displayed.
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the 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.
1 Press FOCUS during recording or in
the standby mode.
9 appears.
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
SPOT FOCUS STBY
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
SPOT FOCUS STBY
FOCUS
Focus ring