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Adjusting the Focus
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NOTES
• One-shot AF will not work in the following cases.
- When slow & fast motion recording is activated.
- When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4 or 1/3.
# Continuous AF
When a compatible EF lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically.
1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in
advance.
• On a compatible EF Cinema lens, enable automatic adjustment on
the lens (A 78).
• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.
2 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.
[~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]
3 Select [Continu.] and then press SET.
NOTES
• About the autofocus (AF) functions:
- One-shot AF is available for any EF lens equipped with autofocus (AF) function; continuous AF is available
only for EF lenses compatible with this function (A 191). Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used.
- The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as
subject, brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• Autofocus may take longer in the following cases.
- When the frame rate is set to 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P or 23.98P.
- With some EF lenses, the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus
correctly. Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information.
• Continuous AF will not work in the following cases.
- When using an EF lens that does not have a focus mode switch.
- While adjusting the aperture, except when using an EF lens compatible with automatic aperture (A 191).
- While adjusting the focus using a remote controller attached to the REMOTE terminal.
- When slow & fast motion recording is activated.
• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.
- When an ISO speed or gain value in the extended range is selected (A 65).
- When the [Gamma] setting in the custom picture file (A 119) is set to [Canon Log] or [Wide DR].
- When using small apertures.
- When subjects at different distances appear inside the AF frame.
[~ Camera Setup]
[AF Mode]
[One Shot]
- Reflective surfaces
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
- Fast moving subjects
- Through dirty or wet windows
-Night scenes
- Subjects with a repetitive pattern
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