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DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32)
When to use manual focus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes [d]
• Subjects through frosted glass
• Subjects beyond nets, etc.
• Bright subject or subject reflecting light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(1) Press FOCUS lightly. The f indicator appears on the LCD secreen or in the
viewfinder.
(2) Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject.
To focus in infinity
Press FOCUS deeply. indicator appears on the LCD secreen or in the viewfinder.
To return to the autofocus mode
Press FOCUS lightly to turn off f or indicator.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
If lights up
Subject is too close.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
Focusing manually
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