67Adjusting the FocusMenusTable of Contents IndexRemote Operation Using Browser RemoteAfter completing the necessary preparations (A 125), you can change the focus mode remotely from aconnected device using the Browser Remote application. You can use the application to change the focus moderegardless of the position of the camcorder’s FOCUS switch.If the camcorder is set to manual focus mode, press [MF] on theBrowser Remote screen.• The orange line in the button will turn gray and the camcorder willchange to autofocus mode.• Press [MF] again to return the camcorder to manual focus mode.NOTES• When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the pictureto appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide-angle end of the zoom range. In such case, turn onthe ND filter (A 134).• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to 29.97P or 23.98P than when it is set to 59.94Por 59.94i.• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.• When drive mode (A 40) is set to [ AF Continuous], focus priority will automatically be set to [ Center]and cannot be changed.• When the shooting mode is set to ƒ and [ Fireworks] is selected, focus priority will automatically be setto [ Off] and cannot be changed.• When the shooting mode is set to N, focus priority will automatically be set to [ AiAF] and cannot bechanged.• When you are using face detection & tracking with focus priority, the camcorder will focus on a face that hasbeen detected.• When the shutter speed is slower than 1/8 in autofocus mode, the camcorder will not focus on the subjecteven when you press the PHOTO button halfway. In such case, the AF frame and g icon will appear in yellow.• Autofocus (including Push AF) may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In suchcase, focus manually.- Reflective surfaces- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines- Fast moving subjects- Through dirty or wet windows- Night scenes
