Sony DCR-HC20 - Manual (Page 30)

Recording 30
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [ AUTO] in
step 4. Or, set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO] (p. 30).
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode.
2
Touch to display [PAGE1].
3
Touch [FOCUS].
4
Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
5
Touch or to adjust the focus.
: To focus on close subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
9 changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any further. 9 changes to
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the
zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards
T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards
W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust
the focus.
6
Touch .
7
Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [ AUTO] in
step 4.
MANU–
AL
OK
0:00:00 STBY 60min
FOCUS
AUTO
MANU–
AL
OK
0:00:00 STBY 60min
FOCUS
AUTO