JVC GR-DA30U - Manual (Page 24)

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EN Features for recording
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Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infi nity. However, correct focus may not be
obtained depending on the shooting condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
FOCUS
SET
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Set the Power Switch to “REC” (
੬ 9).
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Set the recording mode to “M” (
੬ 9).
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Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
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Press or to focus on a subject.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted
any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in
situations listed below.
• When two subjects overlap in the same
scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast
(difference in brightness and darkness),
such as a fl at, one-color wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
• When a dark object is barely visible in the
LCD monitor.*
• When the scene contains minute patterns
or identical patterns that are regularly
repeated.
• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or
light refl ecting off the surface of a body of
water.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and .
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or
when the background is too bright.
• When shooting on a refl ective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
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Set the Power Switch to “REC” (
੬ 9).
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Set the recording mode to “M” (
੬ 9).
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Press MENU.
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Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or .
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Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or .
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Select the appropriate exposure, press
SET or .
• To brighten the image, press . To darken
the image, press . (maximum +/-6)
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Press MENU.
Notes:
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”
(
੬ 20).
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (
੬ 27), or with the
backlight compensation.
Manual focus indicator
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