Samsung SC-D23-XAP - Manual (Page 62)

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMERA, M.REC mode only.
✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.
Auto Focusing
✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of camcorders, we recommend that you
make use of Auto Focus.
Manual Focusing
✤ In the following cases you may obtain better results by adjusting
the focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some
close to the camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Turn the MENU DIAL and select the FOCUS menu.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the object is in focus.
■ Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
5. To return to AF(Auto Focus: ), press the ENTER button again.
Advanced Recording
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ENGLISH
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
VOL / MF
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