Sony HXR-MC2500 [28/112] Adjusting the focus

Adjusting the focus

You can adjust the focus manually for

different recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

– To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops.

– To record horizontal stripes.

– To record a subject with little contrast between

the subject and its background.

– When you want to focus on a subject in the

background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

1 Assign the focus function to the

Manual ring A (p. 33).

2 During recording or standby,

press the MANUAL button B to

set the focus to manual.

9 appears on the LCD screen.

3 Rotate the Manual ring A to

focus on.

9 changes to when the focus

cannot be adjusted any farther.

changes to when the focus cannot be

adjusted any closer.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the MANUAL button B to set the

focus to automatic.

9 disappears and the automatic focus

adjustment is restored.

z Tips

• The focal length information (the distance at

which the subject is in focus; for when it is dark

and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3

seconds in the following cases.

– When you press the MANUAL button B

to set the focus to manual and 9 appears

on the LCD screen.

– When you rotate the Manual ring A while

9 is displayed on the LCD screen.

• You can switch the focal length information

between meters and feet ([FOCUS DISPLAY],

p. 73).