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Adjusting the Focus

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Adjusting the Focus eAF switch Focus ring Focus selector Autofocus (Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function) Autofocus is set when the focus selector on the lens is set to AF. The camcorder uses TTL autofocus ∞ system with a focusing range of 0.8 in. (2 cm) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to . The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen. Temporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually. Autofocus will resume as soon as you take your hand away from the focus ring. When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may appear blurred. This may be more noticeable at wide-angle. When you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on/off according to the screen display ( 43). ❍ When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred. ❍ In 30p and 24p mode, autofocus takes longer than in the 60i mode. ❍ Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. 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 40

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Adjusting the Focus
Focus ring
Focus selector
e
AF switch
Autofocus (Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function)
Autofocus is set when the focus selector on the lens is set to AF. The camcorder uses TTL autofocus
system with a focusing range of 0.8 in. (2 cm) (at wide-angle from the front of the lens barrel) to
∞
.
The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen.
Temporary Focus Override
Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually.
Autofocus will resume as soon as you take your hand away from the focus ring.
When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture
may appear blurred. This may be more noticeable at wide-angle. When you are using a lens with
built-in ND filter, turn it on/off according to the screen display (
43).
❍
When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear
blurred.
❍
In 30p and 24p mode, autofocus takes longer than in the 60i mode.
❍
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. 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