Vivitar ViviCam 8300s - Manual (Page 35)

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Setting the Focus
Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using
auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [
] macro or [ ]
infinity. The focus setting will be maintained even when the power is turned
off or when Auto Power Off is activated.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the
mode dial to one of the photography modes.
2. Toggle the button to select the
desired focus mode.
Each press of the button moves
the icon one step through the sequence
and displays it on the screen.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
Select auto focus for most occasions when you want the
[Blank] Auto Focus
ViviCam 8300s to automatically determine the focus setting.
Using auto focus any object at a range of focus is 50
cm or greater can be in focus.
Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens
is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as
[ ] Macro
close as 5 cm. When the lens is zoomed to its
telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects
as close as 30 cm.
[ ] Infinity
Select the infinity-focus setting when you want to
capture images of subjects at a distance of infinity.