Sony DCR-VX700 - Manual (Page 32)

Focusing Manually
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When to Use Manual Focus
In the following cases you should obtain better re.sults by adjusting the focus manually.
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• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc.
[b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes
[d]
• Bright subject or subject reflecting light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
Focusing Manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then re.set the shot length.
( 1 ) Set FOCUS to MANUAL while the camcorder is recording or in Standby mode.
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(2) Keep pressing the "T" (telephoto) side of the zoom button until the zooming stops.
(3) Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus.
(4) Set the desired shot length using the zoom button.
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