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If you're filming in decent light and frequently changing zoom and/or composition, then Auto is advised. If you're in dark situations, or the camera shot won't be changing at all then Manual will give much better results. Remember that auto-focus can cause the camera to suddenly think it needs to re-focus when it doesn't, and your shot briefly dips out of focus. | If you're filming in decent light and frequently changing zoom and/or composition, then Auto is advised. If you're in dark situations, or the camera shot won't be changing at all then Manual will give much better results. Remember that auto-focus can cause the camera to suddenly think it needs to re-focus when it doesn't, and your shot briefly dips out of focus. | ||
Additionally, while in autofocus, the camera can | Additionally, while in autofocus, the camera can stubbornly lock on to a completely incorrect focus. This can be solved by switching to manual focus and forcing the focus to change to something sensible, then switching back to auto and letting it carry on. Alternatively, briefly covering the lens might persuade it to change the focus. This effect is made worse by a dirty filter, as the camera attempts to focus on the dust on the filter. | ||
To set manual focus: In the menu press the 'focus' button. Select manual. Here you can also alter the distance at which the camera focuses. Using the LCD to set the focus on your fully framed shot is completely impossible, because the screen is just too small. A trick that works is to zoom right into the subject, switch to auto-focus, wait a few seconds for auto-focus to work its magic, then switch back to manual and zoom out. | To set manual focus: In the menu press the 'focus' button. Select manual. Here you can also alter the distance at which the camera focuses. Using the LCD to set the focus on your fully framed shot is completely impossible, because the screen is just too small. A trick that works is to zoom right into the subject, switch to auto-focus, wait a few seconds for auto-focus to work its magic, then switch back to manual and zoom out. | ||
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In the Menu there is a 'Ring Set' option. This will normally be set to 'Focus', so that the Ring by the lens controls the focus While in Manual Focus. With 'Ring Set' set to 'Focus', the 'Manual' Button on the left hand side of the camera (IE facing you) will switch between Manual Focus and Auto Focus. This is a very useful set up for everything described above. | |||
If using manual focus be sure that the shot is focussed, otherwise '''all''' of the recorded footage will be blurry. If you're using auto-focus, then for god's sake be careful where you point the camera! | If using manual focus be sure that the shot is focussed, otherwise '''all''' of the recorded footage will be blurry. If you're using auto-focus, then for god's sake be careful where you point the camera! | ||