Sony HVRZ7P Operating Guide - Page 28

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually ZEBRA AE SHIFT REC REVIEW 4 5 6 ASSIGN 1 2 3 CH1 AUDIO LEVEL CH2 ASSIGN 1-6 buttons Mode B Mode A Focus ring You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. - To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. - To record horizontal stripes. - To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. - When you want to focus on a subject in the background. - To record a stationary subject using a tripod. 28 Adjusting focus manually in mode A In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. Set the focus ring to the mode A position and focus manually using the focus scale on the lens. b Notes • Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against either end, the focus ring may move toward the mode B position and move past the end, and make noises. Adjusting focus manually in mode B In mode B, you can use the automatic adjustment functions during manual focus adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode B position and do the following steps. 1 Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button (p. 43). 2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned. 9 appears on the screen. 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 9 changes to when you cannot bring any further subject in focus. 9 changes to when you cannot bring any closer subject in focus. z Tips For manual focus • Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus, then gradually zoom out. • Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you shoot a close subject. To restore automatic adjustment Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned once again. 9 disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored. z Tips • If you want to adjust focus automatically or use automatic adjustment functions such as one push auto focus during manual focus