Panasonic Palmcorder PV-D308 - Focus

Focus |
Before you begin...
The Camcorder will automatically focus on * Connect the Camcorder to a power source.
during
zooming.
*
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
If necessary, press MANUAL FOCUS so
that "MF" does not appear in the EVF.
Manual Focus
Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording:
* a subject through glass. * a subject with a shiny surface.
* a subject that is far from the Camcorder with * an obliquely angled subject.
objects in the foreground. * a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.
* a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. * in low light situations.
* à Scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.
1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so that
“MF” (Manual Focus) appears in the
EVF. EVF Indication
2 Press and hold the “T” side of the
POWER ZOOM switch until the lens
is zoomed in all the way (subject at
maximum size).
3 Turn the MANUAL FOCUS control
until the picture is in focus.
* It may be necessary to back away from
the subject to focus the image properly.
Press the “W” side of the POWER
ZOOM switch to frame the picture
as desired.
* Re-focusing may be required
when your Camcorder is aimed at a new
scene.
Macro Focus (for close-ups)
Auto Focus will function as close as 1/2 inch (12.7mm) from the subject.
Press the "W" side of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position.
Then, bring the Camcorder as close to the subject as desired.
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