43Recording Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In that case, focus manually.- Reflective surfaces- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines- Fast moving subjects- Through dirty or wet windows- Night scenesManual focus1. When using a lens with autofocus function,set the focus mode switch to M.• “MF” appears.• When a lens without autofocus function is used,“MF” will not appear.2. Zoom in to telephoto.3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.With the customized functions ( 100) you canchange the direction and response sensitivity ofadjustment when the focus ring is used.4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.If you focus manually and then leave the camcorderwith the power turned on, the focus on the subjectmay be lost after a while. This possible slight shift infocus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder and lens. Check the focus beforeresuming shooting or adjust the flange back as necessary ( 26). Manual focus cannot be selected in Easy Recording mode. Even if you set the focus modeswitch to M, the autofocus will still be activated. When using a lens designed for HDV recording, the focusing distance to the subject will bedisplayed for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when youoperate the focus ring in manual focus mode. It will also be displayed with the focus preset. Withthe custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] ( 100) you can change the units for the distance display(meter or feet) and with the custom display ( 106) you can select when to display thisinformation (always, never, or only upon the operation of the focus ring).- The focusing distance will not be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached tothe camcorder.- Use the focusing distance display as an estimate; when the distance reading is not consideredvery precise it will be displayed in gray. : Infinity focus -: Over infinity focus. You can simultaneously zoom and focus manually. If the camcorder is in AF mode, the autofocuswill be reactivated when you finish the operation.Focus ring
