Canon XH A1 - Manual (Page 34)

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Temporary Focus Override
Even while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually.
The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring.
Temporary Instant AF
During manual focus or Normal AF, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down.
The autofocus (Instant AF) is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down.
When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture
may appear blurred. Turn the built-in ND filter on/off according to the screen display (
37).
 When you attach the optional Wide Converter to the camcorder, set the camcorder to a recording
mode other than
Easy Recording and set the autofocus mode to Normal AF. Also, avoid using
the Push AF function.
 In 25F mode, autofocus takes longer than in the 50i mode.
 When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear
blurred.
 Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In that case, focus manually.
- Reflective surfaces
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
- Fast moving subjects
- Through dirty or wet windows
- Night scenes
Manual focus
1. Set the focus mode switch to M.
“MF” is displayed on screen.
2. Zoom in to telephoto.
3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
With the customized functions ( 79) you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the
focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]).
4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.
If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, you may lose the focus on
your subject. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder
and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
PUSH AF switch
Focus mode switch
PEAKING button
POSITION PRESET switch
POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch
MAGN. button
Focus ring