Adjusting Focus Manually - Canon ZR Instruction Manual

Adjusting Focus Manually

The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is
in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be
focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus (p. 69).
It also has functions which give you more control over focusing.
Focus lock
Press the FOCUS side of the multi-
switch to turn off autofocus. The focus
remains locked at the point set by
autofocus.
(AF | appears in the display.) You
can now adjust the focus manually.
Press the FOCUS side of the multi-
switch again when you want to return
to autofocus.
• If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus, it may not stay in
focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus.
Manual focus
Use the multi-switch lever to set the
focus.
• Turn it towards the lens to move the
focus further away.
• Turn it away from the lens to bring
the focus nearer.
You can also adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off — in this
case turn the multi-switch lever to set the focus (without pressing the multi-switch
down to turn the autofocus off/lock the exposure) and autofocus will start again as
soon as you release the lever.
Notes:
• In the [ (Easy Recording) program you can adjust the focus temporarily, but
you cannot turn off autofocus.
• The manual focus setting is canceled if you change the position of the POWER
switch.
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