Recording543 Adjusting the FocusAdjusting the FocusThis camcorder features 4 methods for adjusting the focus. When youuse full manual focus or manual focus, you can use the peaking andmagnification functions to help you focus more accurately.Full manual focus (FULL MF): Use the focus ring to adjust the focus. Thefocus ring is non-perpetual (the ring has physical stops) and you can usethe ring’s distance indicator. You can focus from 1 m (3.3 ft.) to fthroughout the entire zoom range.Manual focus (MF): Use the focus ring to adjust the focus. The focus ringis perpetual (the ring has no physical stops) and you cannot use the ring’sdistance indicator.Autofocus (AF): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focusautomatically. When using autofocus, you can select either Instant AF orNormal AF mode. You can also use the focus ring (with no physicalstops).Push AF (PUSH AF): When you are using MF or Normal AF, you canswitch the focus to Instant AF while you keep the PUSH AF buttonpressed down.In manual focus, autofocus and Push AF modes, you can set the[l Camera Setup] [Focus Limit] setting (0 61) to [Off] to focus from2 cm (0.8 in.; at full wide angle) to f. If you set it to [On], the focus rangewill be 1 m (3.3 ft.) to f throughout the entire zoom range.Full Manual Focus ModeWhen you use full manual focus mode, you can adjust the focus manuallyusing only the focus ring. Because the focus ring is non-perpetual, youcan easily know where the macro and infinity ends are. Additionally, thefocus ring indicates the approximate distance to the subject.1 Press the PUSH button (unlock focus mode ring button) on thefocus mode ring and turn the ring toward FULL MF.• [MF] appears on the bottom left of the screen.2 Zoom in to full telephoto.Operating modes:COPY
