Samsung SCL540 Instruction Booklet - Page 38

MF/AF Manual Focus/Auto Focus

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ENGLISH MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) 1 The MF/AF function works in the CAMERAmode only. 1 In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. 1 Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate. Auto Focusing 1 The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch. 1 If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode. Manual Focusing 1 In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or crowd. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY switch to STANDBY mode. (see page 22) 2. Press the MF button. 2 3. Zoom in the subject to be recorded by pushing the ZOOM tab to the "T" side. 3 38

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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
ENGLISH
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The MF/AF function works in the CAMERAmode only.
In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on
the creative side of your recording.
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.
Auto Focusing
The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch.
If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode.
Manual Focusing
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
a.
A picture containing several objects, some close to the cam-
corder, others further away.
b.
A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c.
Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d.
People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or
crowd.
1.
Set the power switch to CAMERAmode and LOCK/STANDBY
switch to STANDBY mode. (see page 22)
2.
Press the MF button.
3.
Zoom in the subject to be recorded by pushing the ZOOM tab to
the “T” side.
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