RCA Pro884HB - Manual (Page 37)

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Focusing Your Camcorder
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 3/8 inch from the
camcorder lens.
Manual Focus
Under certain conditions, such as those
listed, you may need to focus manually.
1. Press FOCUS F and N at the same
time to turn on manual focus. 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. Press and hold either FOCUS button
until the subject is clearly focused.
4. When you are finished, Press FOCUS
F and N at the same time to turn on
auto focus. 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 or small pattern.
• A subject not in the center of the
viewfinder.
• Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp
angles.
• Recording in low-light situations.
• Recording through a window.
1. Make sure FOCUS does not appear in
the viewfinder. If it does, press
FOCUS F and N at the same time 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.