79E Using the FullRange of FeaturesFOCUSSLIDE SHOWManual focusUse the selector dial to set the focus.• Turn the selector dial downward tomove the focus farther away.• Turn the selector dial upwards tobring the focus nearer.Notes:• You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in thedisplay. Push the FOCUS button so that e appears before M.FOCUS. Then youcan adjust the focus manually.• The manual focus setting is cancelled if you select the [ (Easy Recording)program.• When you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot beturned off.• See “Troubleshooting” on p. 142 for a list of subjects which may not be suitablefor autofocus.Press the FOCUS button to turn offautofocus. The focus remains locked atthe point set by autofocus.(eM.FOCUS appears in the display.)You can now adjust the focus manuallywith the selector dial. Press the FOCUSbutton again when you want to return toautofocus.• If you zoom in on your subject afterturning off autofocus, it may not stayin focus. It is generally best to adjustthe zoom first, and then the focus.FOCUSSLIDE SHOWFocus lockAdjusting Focus ManuallyThe camcorder can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, andwhatever is in the centre of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it doesnot seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable forautofocus.You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing.+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPEDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
