Canon E 333 D - Manual (Page 48)

Focusing
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There are two different ways of focusing:
autofocus and manual focus.
Autofocus
The camera can adjust the focus automatically by
bouncing infrared beams off the subject to work
out how far away it is.
As soon as you turn the camera on, autofocus
starts operating. Focus adjusts automatically to
suit the subject located in the centre of the
viewfinder.
In some cases, however, you will probably get
better results using manual focus.
Subject Not Suitable for Autofocus
A. The camera may not be able to focus on a
subject in the centre of the viewfinder during
telephoto-end recording of:
1. Very close subjects (closer than about 1
metre)
2. Distant subjects (further than about 12
metres)
n indicates the target area covered by the
camera’s infrared beams.
B. Subject behind glass
C. Subjects which reflect too much light (such as
a shiny car)
D. Subjects which do not reflect enough light
(such as water surfaces or black clothes)
Notes:
• The autofocus mechanism focuses on subjects at a
distance of 0.6-12 metres. For more distant subjects
the focus locks at approx. 50 metres — this works
well in bright conditions, but in dim light manual
focus may give better results.
• Be careful not to cover the autofocus window with
your hand while recording.
• Do not touch the focusing ring during autofocus.
• Autofocus turns off while the camcorder is receiving
signals from the wireless controller, but infrared
signals from other wireless controllers being
operated nearby may cause a temporary
malfunction.
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