Sony PXW-Z190 Operating Instructions - Page 28

Adjusting the focus, Using the zoom ring, Adjusting in Full MF mode, Using macro mode

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Using the zoom ring Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B. Fine adjustment is also possible. Adjusting the focus Tips for focusing • Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) and adjust the focus, then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. • When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. AF/MF mode Full MF mode Adjusting in Full MF mode Pull the focus ring A toward the back (toward the camcorder) to activate Full MF mode for full manual focus control. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus while monitoring the image on the LCD/viewfinder screen. In Full MF mode, you can use the distance markers printed on the focus ring as a guide when adjusting the focus. The distances where the picture is in focus correspond to the positions of the distance markers. Notes • Do not use excessive force at both ends of the travel when turning the focus ring. • While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto focus functions do not work. • Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro setting in the Camera menu. Adjusting in MF mode In MF (manual focus) mode, you can also use auto focus operation whenever required. Slide the focus ring A toward the front (toward the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch B to MANUAL. Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto focus) In MF mode, auto focus is activated while the FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button C of the lens is pressed or while an assignable button (page 38) assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed. The focus returns to manual focus when you release the button. This function is useful for shifting the focus from one subject to another during manual focus mode. Adjusting in AF mode In AF (auto focus) mode, the focus is adjusted automatically. Slide the focus ring A toward the front and set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO. Using manual focus temporarily (Push manual focus) In AF mode, manual focus is activated while the FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button of the lens is pressed or while an assignable button (page 38) assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed. The focus returns to auto focus when you release the button. Using macro mode In MF mode or AF mode, set Focus (page 86) >Focus Macro in the Camera menu to On or press an assignable button assigned with Focus Macro (page 38) to activate macro mode to enable focusing over a range that includes the macro area. Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode. Focusing using magnified view (Focus Magnifier) When an assignable button (page 38) assigned with Focus Magnifier is pressed, the focus 28

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Using the zoom ring
Zoom by turning the zoom ring
B
.
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the
zoom ring
B
. Fine adjustment is also possible.
Tips for focusing
•
Move the power zoom lever towards T
(telephoto) and adjust the focus, then, towards
W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
•
When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then
adjust the focus.
Adjusting in Full MF mode
Pull the focus ring
A
toward the back (toward
the camcorder) to activate Full MF mode for full
manual focus control.
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus while
monitoring the image on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
In Full MF mode, you can use the distance
markers printed on the focus ring as a guide when
adjusting the focus. The distances where the
picture is in focus correspond to the positions of
the distance markers.
Notes
•
Do not use excessive force at both ends of the travel
when turning the focus ring.
•
While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto
focus functions do not work.
•
Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro
setting in the Camera menu.
Adjusting in MF mode
In MF (manual focus) mode, you can also use
auto focus operation whenever required.
Slide the focus ring
A
toward the front (toward
the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch
B
to
MANUAL.
Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto
focus)
In MF mode, auto focus is activated while the
FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button
C
of the
lens is pressed or while an assignable button
(page 38)
assigned with Push AF/Push MF is
pressed.
The focus returns to manual focus when you
release the button.
This function is useful for shifting the focus from
one subject to another during manual focus mode.
Adjusting in AF mode
In AF (auto focus) mode, the focus is adjusted
automatically.
Slide the focus ring
A
toward the front and set
the FOCUS switch
B
to AUTO.
Using manual focus temporarily (Push manual
focus)
In AF mode, manual focus is activated while the
FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button of the lens
is pressed or while an assignable button
(page 38)
assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed.
The focus returns to auto focus when you release
the button.
Using macro mode
In MF mode or AF mode, set Focus
(page 86)
>Focus Macro in the Camera menu to On or press
an assignable button assigned with Focus Macro
(page 38)
to activate macro mode to enable
focusing over a range that includes the macro
area.
Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.
Focusing using magnified view
(Focus Magnifier)
When an assignable button
(page 38)
assigned
with Focus Magnifier is pressed, the focus
Adjusting the focus
AF/MF
mode
Full MF mode