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Ron Jones · July 17th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Couldn’t find this is on site. What is the best way to make sure you are in focus on subject. With HD the LCD doesn’t show true focus. I use mostly auto focus but, realize that if subject is not in center of frame, I will get out a of focus or soft looking subject.

What can I do to make insure I’m in focus on subject?

Thanks, Ron

Victor Wilcox · July 17th, 2009, 11:55 AM

If your comfortable with auto focus, I'd suggest putting the FX7/V1 in manual focus, center on your subject and push the auto focus botton (under the exposure dial). Then you can compose you shot.

Ron Jones · July 17th, 2009, 12:08 PM

Thanks Victor.

Adam Gold · July 17th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Use the PEAKING function in conjunction with EXPANDED FOCUS. Pages 35, 65-66 of FX7 manual; 33, 70-71 of V1 manual.

Seth Bloombaum · July 17th, 2009, 06:26 PM

I always keep a pair of reading glasses in the camera case. Then, manual focus with occasional momentary auto-focus. Peaking is assigned to a button, and is almost always on.

It's easy to get caught out on this issue with HDV camcorders.

Martyn Hull · July 18th, 2009, 02:43 AM

Its rare AF lets me down, i cant keep up with any fast moving objects on manual there are times when manual is the better option but rare for me.The same aplies to my little canon.

July 17th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
Ron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	in focus with HDV Couldn’t find this is on site. What is the best way to make sure you are in focus on subject. With HD the LCD doesn’t show true focus. I use mostly auto focus but, realize that if subject is not in center of frame, I will get out a of focus or soft looking subject. What can I do to make insure I’m in focus on subject? Thanks, Ron

July 17th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#2
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	If your comfortable with auto focus, I'd suggest putting the FX7/V1 in manual focus, center on your subject and push the auto focus botton (under the exposure dial). Then you can compose you shot. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio 19

July 17th, 2009, 12:08 PM	#3
Ron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	focus Thanks Victor.

July 17th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#5
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	I always keep a pair of reading glasses in the camera case. Then, manual focus with occasional momentary auto-focus. Peaking is assigned to a button, and is almost always on. It's easy to get caught out on this issue with HDV camcorders. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

July 17th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#4
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Use the PEAKING function in conjunction with EXPANDED FOCUS. Pages 35, 65-66 of FX7 manual; 33, 70-71 of V1 manual.

July 18th, 2009, 02:43 AM	#6
Martyn Hull Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 444	Its rare AF lets me down, i cant keep up with any fast moving objects on manual there are times when manual is the better option but rare for me.The same aplies to my little canon.