Canon VIXIA HF G50 Instruction Manual - Page 54
Focus Adjustment, Manual Focus
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Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using manual focus, you can use the focus preset and peaking functions to assist you. When using automatic focus, you can use face detection & tracking to help make sure the subject is in focus. 54 Manual Focus Use the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. Manual focus is available even after touching the screen to adjust the focus automatically. Operating modes: * * Focus adjustment is available using only the focus/zoom ring. 1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS. Focus/zoom ring To focus using only the focus/zoom ring 2 Press the AF/MF button. • [MF] will appear on the screen. 3 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus. To focus by touching the subject on the screen 2 Open the focus controls. [FUNC] > [< Focus] • The focus adjustment screen will appear. 3 Touch a subject that appears inside the frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. • To return the camcorder to autofocus, touch m. 4 If necessary, turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust the focus. 5 Touch [X] to close the focus adjustment screen. NOTES • If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost. • If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising. Check the focus before resuming shooting. • You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus/Zoom Ring Operation] setting to disable the focus/zoom ring's operation. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus Ring Response] settings to change the direction and responsiveness of the focus/zoom ring when it is used to adjust the focus.