Canon XF305 XF300 / XF305 Instruction Manual - Page 59

Adjusting the Focus Recording 3 Options [Instant]: [Normal]: Sets the autofocus mode to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing. Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Push AF During manual focus mode or Normal AF mode, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down. • The autofocus (Instant AF mode) is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down. You can also use the PUSH AF button on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller. NOTES • When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide-angle end of the zoom range. Turn the built-in ND filter on/off according to the screen display (0 72). • When you attach the optional WA-H82 Wide Attachment to the camcorder, Instant AF and PUSH AF are not available. • Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to [30P] or [24P] than when it is set to [60i]. • When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred. • 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 59