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CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
• Insufficient light [a]
• Subjects with little contrast – walls, sky, etc. [b]
• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
• Horizontal stripes [d]
• Subjects through frosted glass
• Subjects beyond nets, etc.
• Bright subject or subject reflecting the light
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder.
(2) Move the power zoom lever to the “T” side until the lever reaches the end.
(3) Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus. Be sure to not touch the built-in
microphone when you turn the focus ring.
(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
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FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
INFINITY
T
W
T
W
T
W
T
W
1
TW
4
TW
3
