RCA Pro809 - Manual (Page 47)

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Focusing Your Camcorder
(continued)
Conditions that May Require Manual Focus
The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording.
Macro Focus
The macro-focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3.9 inches from the
camcorder lens in full wide angle position.
Manual Focus
Under certain conditions, such as those
listed below, you may need to focus
manually.
1. Press A/M FOCUS to turn on manual
focus. M.FOCUS appears in the
viewfinder.
2. Press zoom button T to zoom in on
your subject.
To maintain proper focus throughout
the zoom range, zoom in on your
subject before adjusting the focus.
3. Turn the focus ring until the subject is
clearly focused.
4. When you are finished, press A/M
FOCUS to turn on auto focus.
M.FOCUS disappears from the
viewfinder.
• When a subject has a close foreground
and a background far away.
• When two subjects at different
distances overlap.
• A subject with distinct horizontal
stripes, low contrast, or small pattern.
• A subject not in the center of the
viewfinder.
• Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp
angles.
• Recording in snow, fog, or other low-
light situations.
• Recording through a window.
• Recording using accessory lens.
1. Make sure M.FOCUS does not appear
in the viewfinder. If it does, press A/M
FOCUS to remove it.
2. Press and hold zoom button “W” until
the lens is completely zoomed out.
3. Position the subject in the center of the
viewfinder.
Notes: Zooming is not possible when using
macro focus. To change the size of the
subject, move the camcorder’s lens closer or
farther away from it.
For best results, increase illumination when
recording using macro focus.