Sony DCR-TRV30 - Manual (Page 55)

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Advanced Recording Operations
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-
angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject
when the subject is too close to focus on
Focal distance information is displayed for about 3 seconds on the screen in the
following cases:
– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual
– When turning the focus ring
Focal distance information
– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,
when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp
focus.
– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to your
camcorder.
Focusing manually