Sony DCR-SX40E User Manual
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SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the
screen.
Steps
In recording mode, (OPTION)
In recording mode, (OPTION)
[SPOT FOCUS]
touch the point to be
focused within the frame on the screen
[END]
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
Notes
[FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
TELE MACRO
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds
and the subject stands out clearer.
Steps
In recording mode, (OPTION)
In recording mode, (OPTION)
[TELE MACRO]
a desired setting
OFF
Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the
zoom lever to the W side.)
ON ( )
The zoom (p. 30) moves to the top of
the T (telephoto) side automatically
and allows recording subjects at a
close distance down to about 50 cm
(19 3/4 in.).
Notes
When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 76) when it is hard to focus automatically.