Canon XF305 - Manual (Page 57)

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Recording 3
Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus Mode
The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system and continuously adjusts
the focus on the subject in the center of the screen. The focusing range is
2 cm (at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to f.
During autofocus mode, you can turn the focus ring to focus manually.
When you stop turning the focus ring, the camcorder returns to
autofocus mode. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a
subject on the other side of a window.
1 Press the PUSH button (unlock focus mode ring button) on the
focus mode ring and turn the ring toward AF/MF.
2 Move the FOCUS switch to A.
• [I.AF] appears on the bottom left of the screen.
Setting the Autofocus Mode
You can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode.
1 Open the autofocus [Speed] submenu.
[l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Options
[l Camera Setup]
[AF Mode]
[Speed]
[Instant]
[Instant]: Sets the autofocus mode to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at
the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in
very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the
TTL system and external sensor for focusing.
[Normal]: Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. The autofocus
adjustment is made at a stable speed.
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