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If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus ( 144). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND, the autofocus may not work effectively. 1. Slide the program selector to Q. 2. Push the FOCUS A/M button so that MF appears in the display. 3. Using the zoom lever, zoom all the way in to the telephoto end. 4. Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus. 5. Use the zoom lever to reframe the FOCUS A/M E subject. • To resume autofocus, press the FOCUS A/M button again. Notes: • The picture in the LCD screen may appear out of focus when shooting in dark conditions. • When zooming during manual focus, zoom out wide after setting the focus at the telephoto end. • The focus may be thrown off if you zoom into telephoto after setting the focus at the wide angle end. • Autofocus is recommended for zooming in to telephoto from the wide end. • If you slide the POWER switch to OFF or the standby lever to LOCK, the camcorder resets to auto focus. Recording 79 Setting the White Balance The camcorder’s auto white balance system E compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: x Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of one dominant color • Close-ups UOutdoor mode • In daylight, especially for close-ups and when the subject is of one dominant color TAPE + CAMERA CARD + CAMERA , 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. a) For auto, indoor or outdoor white balance, press the W. BALANCE SELECT button. • x/U appears in the display when you set the white balance to the indoor/outdoor mode. b) For setting the white balance manually: q Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills the display. w Press the W. BALANCE SELECT button. • W appears in the display. e Press the WHITE BALANCE W set button. • W flashes quickly in the display and then remains lit, to show that the camcorder has set the white balance. • Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times change to a slower speed, rather than remaining lit. The result will remain better than with the auto setting, and you can continue recording. W.BALANCE SELECT Recording 80 Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest E Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Recording Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by first returning to the auto setting, and then reselecting the manual balance. • Try to record with light from a s...
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