Samsung SC-D5000-XAC - Manual (Page 47)

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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.
✤ 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 and/or unreliable.
Auto Focusing
✤ In CAMCORDER Mode, turning on the
device will set it to automatic focus.
In CAMERA Mode, pressing the Photo
Button halfway down will set the focus.
Manual Focusing
✤ In the following cases you may obtain bet-
ter 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 REC mode.
2. Press the MF Button.
■ MF Icon( ) is displayed on the LCD
screen.
3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the
object is in focus.
■ Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.
4. To return to AF, press the MF Button again.
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