81E Using the FullRange of FeaturesAdjusting Focus ManuallyThe camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and thesubject in the center of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It mayhappen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusingfunction to adjust the focus.FOCUS/DATACODE1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off.• MF appears in the display.• The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus.2. Rotate the focus ring to set the focus.• Rotate the focus ring clockwise to move the focus farther away.• Rotate the focus ring counterclockwise to bring the focus nearer.• If you zoom in on your subject after turning off the autofocus, it maynot stay in focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and thenthe focus.Notes:• The camcorder will return to autofocus when selecting the [ (EasyRecording) program.• Autofocus can not be turned off in [ (Easy Recording) program.• See “Troubleshooting” on p. 166 for a list of subjects that may not besuitable for autofocus.Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such asmountains or fireworks.Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 1 above to record ininfinity focus mode. The MF∞ icon will appear on the display.∞ will disappear when you operate the zoom or the focus ring and thecamcorder will change to manual focus.Infinity FocusFocus ring
