Sony PMW320K Product Manual (PMW320 Operating Instruction) - Page 58

Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings White line indicating the current distance Distance indication Focus ring Peaking You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual focusing. The recorded video signals are not affected. Adjusting in MF Mode When you slide the focus ring forward (toward the lens hood), and set the FOCUS switch to M (manual), the focus mode becomes MF mode, in which focus adjustments are manual but auto focus is available only when necessary. Using the focus ring Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in MF mode. One-push auto focus Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily (one-push auto focus). One-push auto focus ends when the subject is brought into focus. MF assist function When the MF assist function is on, auto focus starts when you stop adjusting with the focus ring, enabling fine adjustments with the subject at the center of the screen. Auto focusing by the MF assist function ends when the fine adjustments end. Adjusting in AF Mode When you slide the focus ring forward, and set the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is always active. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in AF mode. Focusing in AF mode In AF mode, the camcorder monitors the video for changes, and starts auto focus whenever it detects a change. Auto focusing ends when the subject is in focus, but the auto focus function remains on standby. In AF mode, you can also start auto focusing by pressing the PUSH AF button or by turning the focus ring. Using Macro Mode When the focus mode is MF or AF, you can set the MACRO switch to the ON side to enable macro mode. Macro mode allows you to focus over the range that includes the macro area. Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode. 58 Adjusting the Focus