Canon EOS C300 PL Instruction Manual - Page 81

Adjusting the Focus # Continuous AF When a compatible EF lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in advance. • [AF] will appear on the left of the screen. 2 Open the [AF Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 3 Select [Continu.] and then press SET. [~ Camera Setup] 81 [AF Mode] [One Shot] NOTES • About the autofocus (AF) functions: - One-shot AF is available for any EF lens equipped with autofocus (AF) function; Continuous AF is available only for EF lenses compatible with continuous AF (A 187). Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used. - Autofocus (one-shot AF or continuous AF) is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode. - One-shot AF is not available when the shutter mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4 or 1/3. - The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as subject, brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting. • Autofocus may take longer in the following cases. - When the frame rate is set to 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P or 23.98P. - With some EF lenses, the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus correctly. Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information. • Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually. - Reflective surfaces - Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - Fast moving subjects - Through dirty or wet windows - Night scenes