Does this camcorder have a manual focus option?
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No. It does have two angles of view, 170 and 120 degrees, but the 120 setting is less sharp. On the 170 setting it will automatically hold focus down to just a few inches.
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No. Yes can choose to focus manually or automatically. There are different options available at a quick turn of a dial.
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No, they don't send a manual, and there are several steps to change the settings. It uses a auto-type function and decided itself what it thinks should be used. I would NOT recommend this camera, I had two in 18 months have the same "lens error" issue and canon refused to cover the second one since they only give a one year warranty on the first and a 30 day warranty on the second. They told me it would be a $71.99 standard repair fee for this camera. Buy a Sony or Nikon.
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No. It is completely manual, but it works great and takes photos. I use it for 360 panoramuc shots
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Yes by turning the focus ring on the lens. I got a deal on this camera. I love it it does so much for the price.
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It has a zoom lever, so if you use the lens that comes with it then yes it has power zoom, but you can also flip a switch to make it manual. Same apples to focus. It really just depends on the lens you use. You can also use a time code, but I'm unable to answer if you can do that specific of a thing with it.
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No, it's manual focus. It is very sharp a great close up. It also has a spot for a tripod. We'll worth the money
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yes there are automatic setting for the camera. Auto-focus works as long as you use a sony e-mount lens.
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Hi Michelle! Yes, this camera have an auto focus. It has a good performance in Macro function and in shoots with good lighting.
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This les does have a manual focus ring by which you can manually focus the lens. First turn off auto focus in the camera and then turn the front ring of the lens to focus it.
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I am not sure but I would be surprised if it didn't. It will not autofocus. I never use any "auto settings" so I don't know what works and what doesn't in terms of electronic features. They me closer focus and that's all I wanted. Based on my usage they are great.
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Usually yes. If you're in an auto mode there me be a delay for focus / light metering etc like most dslrs. However none of that in manual.
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Yes you can also use a manual focus. it isn't something that I would use but it is there
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All the early reviews so far have mentioned that they give you full Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual options when shooting video. They even let you use scene effect modes like monochrome while shooting video.So yes, manual controls for video are available. The only limitation I have heard with video (besides no audio-in jack) is that the in-camera Image Stabilization feature is disabled while shooting video. Using a lens that has it's own image stabilization works as expected though.
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No, it would be great if it had that option though. I haven't had any issues with the auto focus because the camera itself can easily be moved around.
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No, it does not. Not having this & Manual Focus is about the only things that make this a "Bridge" camera instead of a dirt cheap DSLR IMHO...
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Yes and no... The camera does have this capability, but the quality of focus while zooming in and out (during recording) does not appear to be all that consistent/reliable. I just did a little test before replying to this question; there were places within the zoom range where the camera simply could not/would not focus.