Samsung SC-HMX20C-XAA - Manual (Page 72)

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using the menu items
Focusing manually during recording
This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity.
However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In
this case, use the manual focus mode.
1. Touch “Focus”  “Manual.”
• The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Touch the nearer subject ( ) or further subject ( ) tab to adjust the focus, while
viewing the subject on the LCD screen.
Focusing on a further subject
To focus on a further subject, touch the further subject ( ) tab.
Focusing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject ( ) tab.
Touch Pointing
Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel.
1. Touch “Focus”  “Touch Point.”
• The square area appears.
2. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point in the square area.
In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus
manually.
• A picture containing several objects, some close to the HD camcorder, others further
away.
• A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
• Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
• People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
• While recording a video, “Touch Point” menu is grayed out in the quick menu. Use this function before recording.
• “Focus” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.
• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control
side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
• If you are inexperienced in the use of HD camcorders, we recommend that you use auto focus.
• This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode.
• The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears in the center when focus adjustment reaches the end.
• The adjusted value is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab.
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