Focusing manually, To return to the autofocus mode, Shooting in relatively dark places – Sony CCD-TR916 User Manual
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Focusing manually
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
Insufficient light [a]
Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc.
[b]
Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
Horizontal stripes [d]
Subjects through frosted glass
Subjects beyond nets, etc.
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 reset the
shot length.
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The CB' f indicator appears,
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Turn the focus dial to focus on the subject.
Turn to the NEAR side to focus on a nearer object.
Turn to the FAR side to focus on a farther object.
To return to the autofocus mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO. The ©■ indicator goes out.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
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