Sony CCD-FX240 Operating Instructions primary manual - Page 29

Focusing Manually - For models with the FOCUS switch (CCD-FX640 only) When to Use Manual Focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [C] [d] / 0 • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject IcI • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subject through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc. • Bright subject or subject reflecting light • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Focusing Manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The CD indicator appears in the viewfinder. (2) Keep pressing the "T" (telephoto) side of the power zoom button until the zooming stops. (3) Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus. (4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom button. FOCUS MANUAL AUTO •0 r VAPUTO suoRwado pawenpy O CCD-FX640 CD 29