Zone, Center, Spot – RED DSMC User Manual
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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE
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In Single, Continuous, and Touch Track modes, a single target displays on the screen that indicates where
the image will be in focus. In Rack mode, multiple targets display on the screen to indicate the different areas
between which the camera will rack focus.
Press the key mapped to AF Mode: Cycle (REDMOTE/DSMC Side Handle button A default) to cycle through
the Focus Mode options in order.
Autofocus performance may be reduced under the following conditions:
Subject is dark or distant.
Inadequate contrast between the subject and background.
Scene has reflective highlights.
Subject is backlit.
Inadequate surface contrast/detail inside the window.
NOTE: Use Edge mode for assistance in these conditions. For more information, go to
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ZONE
Available zones are Center and Spot (default). Both the Center and Spot targets change color to indicate the
focus state of the objects in the targets.
TARGET COLOR
DESCRIPTION
Blue
Camera is focusing
Red
Objects are out of focus
Yellow
Objects are almost in focus
Green
Objects are in focus
CENTER
Provides a large target square for focus that is centered in the recording area.
SPOT
Provides a small target for precise focus that you can move around the recording area.