Samsung HMX-R10SN - Manual (Page 77)


Submenu items
• Auto: 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 ( ): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain
conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Touch ( ) or ( ) tab to adjust the setting values you want.
• Touch Point ( ): You can simply touch the subject shown on
the LCD screen you would like to focus. (Video Record mode
only)
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Focus."
2. Touch a desired submenu item.
3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.
Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is
turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the
recording conditions.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (
) or Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33
Understanding the Touch Point
Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small
section of the picture.
The Touch Point function is only available in video recording
mode. However, you can also adjust the focus in the photo
recording mode, see “Magic Touch,” page 75.
• The Auto Focus(AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you
might not be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.
• In the manual focus setting menu screen, auto focus is available by using the AF ( ) tab
on the screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs.
• When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on the LCD
screen to set the “Focus” to “Auto.”
• To disable the Touch Point function, set “Focus” to “Auto.”
Tip
To activate the Touch Point with a long touch
You can use the Touch Point function by pressing the
section for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen.
(excluding when “Super Macro,” “Face Detection,”
“Digital Zoom,” or “Slow Motion” is set.)
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