Sony DCR-TRV480 - Manual (Page 41)

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Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off-
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1
Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/ . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
9 appears.
4
Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 41).
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/ . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
0:00:00
END AUTO
SPOT FOCUS STBY
0:00:00
END AUTO
SPOT FOCUS STBY
FOCUS: AUTO
0:00:00
AUTO MANUAL
60min STBY
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