Hitachi VM-E521A User Manual
Advanced Techniques
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Press the INST. ZOOM button. I. ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder and the picture is magnified 1.5
times.
times.
Note: To return to the original zoom position, press the INST. ZOOM button so that I. ZOOM disappears from
the viewfinder.
Note: This instant zoom has certain limitations and may degradate at extreme magnification and amplify
camcorder's movement.
the viewfinder.
Note: This instant zoom has certain limitations and may degradate at extreme magnification and amplify
camcorder's movement.
Using Auto Focus
The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically unless the manual focus is
engaged. If FOCUS appears in the viewfinder, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS control buttons
simultaneously to return to auto focus.
engaged. If FOCUS appears in the viewfinder, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS control buttons
simultaneously to return to auto focus.
The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually:
Objects outside the center of the viewfinder
Objects at different distances in the center of the viewfinder
Brightly lit objects such as a neon light, objects lit by spotlight, etc.
Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass
Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall