User Manual - Page 82

For EOS-C300.

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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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