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Focussing
1.) When manually focusing the camera, is there a way to determine from the LCD when the item of interest is in focus? Just curious if there is any other way of doing this than just basing it off of the LCD — I shot some video that seemed to be in focus, though when imported into the computer it was not.
2.) What is the reason to focus on infinity?
Thanks.
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Are you using the focus assist and detail enhancement? Also nothing beats a good monitor for focusing in HD, especially in low light.
Noah
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I did use focus assist.
1.) What is the detail enhancement?
2.) Is it more difficult to get a focussed shot when shooting in HD with low light?Thanks.
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Because you have less depth of field at a lower stop- check your manual on detail enhancement.
Noah
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Kat,
Barry Green had a post on the DVXUser forum that suggested using a laser rangefinder to ensure focus. I know that not every situation lends itself to this method,, but I use it frequently.
I purchased a $99 LASER “tape” measure from Lowes. I set the camera to display focus in feet and inches in the viewfinder. I take a measurement off of the subject, dial in my focus and shoot away.
Also, you can hit the DTL button on the rear of the camera to turn on and off the detail feature.
Hope this helps,
Ken Summerall
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