Canon EOS C300 PL - Manual (Page 81)

81
Adjusting the Focus
# Continuous AF
When a compatible EF lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically.
1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in
advance.
• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.
2 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]
3 Select [Continu.] and then press SET.
NOTES
• About the autofocus (AF) functions:
- One-shot AF is available for any EF lens equipped with autofocus (AF) function; Continuous AF is available
only for EF lenses compatible with continuous AF (A 187). Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used.
- Autofocus (one-shot AF or continuous AF) is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.
- One-shot AF is not available when the shutter mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4
or 1/3.
- The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as
subject, brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• Autofocus may take longer in the following cases.
- When the frame rate is set to 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P or 23.98P.
- With some EF lenses, the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus
correctly. Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information.
• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.
- Reflective surfaces
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
- Fast moving subjects
- Through dirty or wet windows
- Night scenes
[~ Camera Setup]
[AF Mode]
[One Shot]
COP
Y