Canon XA50 XA50 XA55 Instruction Manual - Page 52

Adjusting the Focus Continuous AF By default, the camcorder will focus automatically on a subject at the center of the screen. If the AF frame size has been changed to an option other than [k Automatic] (A 52), the camcorder will focus automatically on a 52 subject inside the AF frame that appears on the screen. Operating modes: * * In mode, continuous AF is applied by default so this procedure is not necessary. 1 Press the AF/MF button to activate the autofocus. • @ will appear on the left of the screen. 2 Set the AF frame size to [r Large] or [s Small] (A 52). 3 Select [AF Mode]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] 4 Select [ Continuous] and then select [X]. NOTES • When [v Camera Setup] > [AF Frame Size] is set to [r Large] or [s Small], a white AF frame will appear on the screen. Changing the AF Frame Size By default, when autofocus is used, the camcorder focuses on a subject at the center of the screen and no AF frame is displayed. You can select to display an AF frame and change its size and position to focus on a specific area or subject. Operating modes: 1 Select [AF Frame Size]. > [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Frame Size] 2 Select the desired option and then select [X]. Options [k Automatic]: No AF frame is displayed. The camcorder focuses automatically on a subject at the center of the screen. [r Large], [s Small]: An AF frame is displayed. You can move the AF frame within 80% of the screen area and select its size according to the subject you want to focus. NOTES • When the AF frame size is set to [k Automatic], AF-Boosted MF cannot be used. • In mode, the AF mode and AF frame size are automatically set to [ Continuous] and [k Automatic], respectively, and these settings cannot be changed.