Samsung SC-D372-XAA - Manual (Page 51)

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam>
modes.
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✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables
you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function can be set in the QUICK MENU.
Auto Focus
✤ If you are inexperienced in the use of Camcorders, we recommend that you
make use of Auto Focus.
Manual Focus
✤ In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus
manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [CARD]. (SC-D375(H)/D975 only)
3. Press the [Q.MENU] button.
■ Quick menu list will appear.
4. Press the [… … / † †] button to select <Focus>, then press the [OK] button.
5. Press the [… … / † †] button to select <Manual>, then press the [OK] button.
6. To exit, press the [Q.MENU] button.
■ The [MF] icon and the [MF/AF] status bar will be displayed on the LCD screen.
7. Press the [… … / † †] button to adjust the focus.
[ Note ]
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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Advanced Recording
Auto Focus / Manual Focus
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…
60min
0:00:10 SP STBY
Exit Q.MENU
BLC
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Focus
…
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Manual
60min
0:00:10 SP STBY
Exit Q.MENU
Off BLC
DIS
Program AE
White Balance
Shutter
Exposure
Focus
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