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Recording
Manual focus
1. Lenses equipped with autofocus function: Slide the focus selector on the lens to M.
“MF” is displayed on screen.
2. Zoom in to telephoto.
3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.
If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, you may lose the focus on
your subject. This possible slight shift in focus is due to a rise in temperature in the camcorder interior and
the lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting or adjust the flange back as necessary (
26).
Temporary Autofocus
Press the
AF switch on the lens in the direction of AF and hold it.
The autofocus is activated as long as you hold the
AF switch.
When using the
AF switch, make sure the POSITION PRESET switch is set to OFF.
When using an HDV compatible lens: The focal distance to the subject will be displayed for approx.
3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you operate the focus ring in
the manual focus mode. It will also be displayed with the focus preset. You can select to display the
focal distance in meter or ft. The focal distance will not be displayed when the optional Extender XL
1.6x is attached to the camcorder.
Use the distance display as an estimate. When using a lens with a limited zoom range, the
accuracy display will appear grayed out.
: Infinity focus
-: Over infinity focus
The manual focus cannot be selected in the
Easy Recording mode. Even if you set the focus
selector on the lens to M, the autofocus will still be activated.
Peaking and Magnifying Display Functions
In order to make manual focusing easier, you can use two display functions: Peaking emphasizes the
outlines of the subject creating a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlarges the viewfinder image. You
can also combine both for a greater effect.
AF switch/POSITION
PRESET ON/SET switch
Focus selector
EVF PEAKING/
EVF MAGNIFYING buttons
