I ManualFocus
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infinity.
However correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
appears. Manual focus
indicator
4 Press> or <to focus
on a subject.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, "_," or ,,.o,,will blink.
5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
• When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
• When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: _,, _1,_. and _o
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I ExposureControl
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as atthe beach or when skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to ' REC".
2 Set the recording mode to "_". ( pg. 13)
3 Set "EXPOSURE" to "MANUAU' in
FUNCTION Menu.("pg.22)
• The exposure control menu appears.
4 To brighten the image, press A. To darken the
image, press v (maximum +6)
• +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation.(pg.28)
• -3 exposure has the same effect as when
"PROGRAM AE" is set to "SPOTLIGHT".
( pg. 31)
5 Press SET or >. Exposure adjustment is
complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select "AUTO" in step 3.
NOTES:
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is set to
"SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW" ( pg. 31), or with the
backlight compensation.
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set "GAIN UP" to "AUTO".
(pg. 22, 24)