Sony DCR-IP55 - Manual (Page 71)

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Advanced Recording Operations
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject
when the subject is too close to focus on
Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the LCD screen
in the following cases:
– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual
– When turning the focus ring
Focal distance information
– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,
when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp
focus.
– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional)
to your camcorder.
Focusing manually