Focus
You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
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[Camera/Mic] [Manual Settings] [Focus].
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Select the desired item.
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Auto
The focus is adjusted automatically.
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Manual
Adjust the focus using (nearby subject) or (distant subject).
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
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To adjust the focus
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
On focal distance information
Your camcorder displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult. (Your camcorder cannot display the focal distance information correctly when a conversion lens is attached.)
Notes
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When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.
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The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.