Canon XH A1S Manual De Instruções

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Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.

Autofocus

The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF*. The camcorder has also a Push AF function to
allow for a temporary autofocus while focusing manually.

Manual Focus
With the customized functions (

) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment

when the focus ring is used.

To make it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking

and Magnifying functions (

39).

* The Instant AF function can also be used combined with the Push AF function so you can obtain a very fast

initial automatic focus even while focusing manually.

Autofocus

The autofocus is activated when the focus mode
switch is set to AF. The camcorder uses the TTL
autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm
(0.8 in.) (at full wide-angle, measured from the front of
the lens barrel) to

The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center
of the screen.

Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode.

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option
and close the menu.

[INSTANT AF]: The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very

bright or low-light surroundings. The TTL system and the external sensor are both used for
focusing.

[NORMAL AF]: The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Only the TTL system is used in this

mode making it appropriate for use also with the optional Wide Converter attached.

Temporary Focus Override

Even while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually.

The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring.

Push AF

During manual focus or Normal AF, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down.

The autofocus (Instant AF) is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down.

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CAMERA SETUP

AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF

Focus ring

PUSH AF
button