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Recording
31
DCR-IP1E
3-084-862-12(1)
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 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, then select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3 Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
The [SPOT FOCUS] indicator flashes
while the camera is adjusting the focus.
9 appears.
4 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in
step 3, or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 31).
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• When [SPOT FOCUS] is selected, [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
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 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2 Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
MENU, then select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
0:00:00
9
ENDAUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
0:00:00
T
t
MANUALAUTO
FOCUS: AUTO
STBY
60min
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