Canon XA50 Instruction Manual

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47Adjusting the FocusAdjusting the FocusThe camcorder offers the following ways to focus.Manual focus: Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus manually. You can use the focus assistance functions(A 48) to help you focus more accurately when using the manual focus.AF-Boosted MF: Focus manually most of the way and let the camcorder finish focusing automatically.Continuous AF: The camcorder keeps focusing automatically at all times.Manual FocusUse the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. You can focus manually even after touching the screen to adjust thefocus automatically. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus RingResponse] settings to change the direction and responsiveness of the focus/zoom ring when it is used to adjustthe focus.* Manual focus available momentarily only while operating the focus/zoom ring.1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS.To focus using only the focus/zoom ring2 Press the AF/MF button.• D will appear on the left of the screen.3 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus.• The approximate focusing distance will appear on the left of thescreen while you operate the focus/zoom ring.To focus by touching a subject on the screen (Touch focus)2 Open the focus screen.[FUNC] > [< Focus]3 Touch the desired point inside the focus frame.• The I mark will flash on the selected subject. The camcorderwill focus automatically and then enter manual focus mode.• The approximate focusing distance will appear at the top left corner of the focus frame.• To return the camcorder to autofocus mode, select [m].4 Select [X] to close the focus adjustment screen.5 If necessary, turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust the focus manually.• The approximate focusing distance will appear on the left of the screen while you operate the focus/zoomring.NOTESNOTES• If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost.• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject maybe lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising. Check thefocus before resuming shooting.Operating modes: *Focus/zoom ring