Philips VKR 6865 - Manual (Page 23)

Focus
Auto-focus
Focus detection zone
• A small area around the center of the
picture, which varies depending on the
zoom and focus conditions, is used to
detect focus. (No actual indication
provided on the screen.).
CAUTIONS;
• Do not touch the focus ring while the auto-focus mechanism is in
operation.
• Be carefui not to cover the auto-focus sensor window, otherwise
accurate focusing will not be possible.
• When not in use. do not leave the Camcorder in the auto-focus
mode vnth power on; otherwise light entering the auto-focus
sensor window will operate the auto-focus mechanism,
consuming power.
Correct focus may not be obtained in the following situations. In
such cases manual focusing should be performed to obtain proper
focus.
Two subjects at different distances overlap
in the same scene.
Slanted lines only.
Low illumination where the under-exposure
indicator appears on the Viewfinder screen.
Minute patterns or identical patterns that
are regularly repeated.
Low-contrast subjects for v/hich the
low-contrast indicator appearts. such as a
smooth, single-colour wall or the blue sky.
Note;
If the lens andfor auto-focus sensor window are smeared with stain
or blurred with condensation, accurate focusing is not possible.
Keep Ihem clean. If they become dirty, wipe with a piece of soft
cloth. When condensation occurs, dry them by wiping with a soft
cloth or wait for conditions in which they become dry.
CAUTION;
Be careful not to touch any buttons inadvertently during shooting.
Manual focus
If the manual focus mode is selected, proceed as follows:
© Zoom in on a subject by pressing the "T" button.
® Focus onto it by turning the focus ring. Refer to the focus aid
indication chart belov/.
@ Determine the composition by pressing the "W" button,
CAUTION;
Covering the white balance sensor while manually focusing will
result in poor colour reproduction.
Note;
When you use the manual focus mode, be sure to focus the lens in
the maximum telephoto position. If you focus in on a certain subject
in the wide-angle position, sharply-focused images cannot be
obta when zoomed up because the depth ' field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
FOCUS INDICATORS
The focus indicators on the viev/finder screen function in the
manual focus mode.
Condition
Focus point behind
the subject
Correct focus
Focus point in front
of the subject
Indication not
possible because of
low contrast
Indication Corrective operation
Turn the focus ring
clockwise until the
center square lights.
Keep the focus ring
in the same
position.
Turn the focus ring
counterclockwise
until the center
square lights.
Estimate the subject
distance and set the
focus ring referring
to the distance
scale on it.
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