Auto Focus
The camcorder focuses on the subject in
the center of the LCD monitor or
viewfinder. Auto focus operates on the
telephoto (T) side from approximately
2-1/2 feet to infinity. It operates on the
wide-angle (W) side from 3/8 inch from
the lens surface (macro-focus) to infinity.
Note: When the displays appear, the AE
indicator for the shutter speed selected by the
camcorder (1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250,
1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
or 1/4000) appears in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor.
The following conditions may prevent
auto focus from operating properly.
• Recording a subject through a window.
• Recording a subject that has a close
foreground and a far background.
• Recording two subjects at different
distances that overlap.
• Subject that isn't in center of scene.
• Recording in low-light situations.
• Recording a scene with fast motions,
like a tennis swing.
Macro Focus
The macro-focus feature lets you focus on
objects as close as 3/8 inch from the
camcorder lens.
1. Press and hold zoom button W until
the lens is completely zoomed out.
2. Position the subject in the center of
the scene.
Notes: Zooming is not possible when using
macro-focus. To change the size of the
subject, move the camcorder lens closer or
farther away from it.
For best results increase illumination when
recording with macro-focus.
Steady Pix TM Feature
The steady pix feature corrects slight
shaking of images during some record-
ing modes.
• While zooming in on a distant subject.
• When recording an approaching small
subject.
• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.
• When recording through a vehicle's
window.
To Use the Steady Pix TM Feature
Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
steady pix on. The steady pix indica-
tor (_)_) appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor.
Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
the steady pix feature off. The steady
pix indicator (_) disappears.
Notes: Turn steady pix off when using a
tripod. Steady pix may not operate properly
when wide-angle or telephoto lens adapters
are used.
There is a small change in the picture size
when using steady pix.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
• Dark or dim subjects.
• Subjects with excessive backlighting.
• Scenes with movement in various
directions.
• Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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