Focus Function Settings

AF Assist

For specifying the behavior when the focus ring is turned during AF.

Direction:
This option allows you to shift the auto focus point to near and far directions by turning the focus ring during AF.

Manual:
Temporarily switches to MF when the focus ring is turned during AF.

Off:
Sets the AF Assist function to “Off”.

[Setting Values: Direction, Manual, REC button Off]

Memo

This setting is effective only when the [FOCUS] switch is set to “AUTO”.

AF Speed

For setting the AF operation speed.

[Setting Values: Fast, REC button Middle, Slow]

AF Sensitivity

For specifying the sensitivity of AF in response to changes in the photographic subject.

High: High sensitivity

Middle: Normal

Low: Low sensitivity

[Setting Values: High, REC button Middle, Low]

AF Area

For configuring the AF area.

Multi:
Automatically configures to an area optimal for recording.

Wide:
Extends the AF area sideways.

Normal:
Performs AF at the area near the center of the image.

[Setting Values: Multi, Wide, REC button Normal]

MF Assist

For specifying the behavior when the focus ring is turned during MF.

On:
Turning the focus ring during MF activates AF for a short interval after the operation, after which the camera recorder returns to the MF mode. However, it does not function while in the expanded focus mode.

Off:
Does not switch temporarily to AF when the focus ring is turned during MF.

[Setting Values: On, REC button Off]

Limitter

For specifying the closest focusing distance.

When [LCD/VF] arrowR [Display Type] arrowR [Focus] is set to “Meter”:
[Setting Values: 5 m - ∞, 3 m - ∞, 1 m - ∞, REC button Off]

When [LCD/VF] arrowR [Display Type] arrowR [Focus] is configured to “Feet”:
[Setting values: 16 ft - ∞, 10 ft - ∞, 3 ft - ∞, REC button Off]

AF Hold during Zoom

For specifying AF operation during zoom operation.

Hold:
Constricts AF operation and performs silent zooming during the zoom operation.

Off:
Activates AF operation during zooming.

[Setting Values: Hold, REC button Off]