Using Focus Macro at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony HDV and DV Camera Systems > Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7

Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7
Pro and consumer versions of this Sony 3-CMOS HDV camcorder.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old March 4th, 2008, 06:15 AM   #1
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LONDON
Posts: 178
Using Focus Macro

Can someone please explain why you would ever need to disable this feature on the V1?

As far as I understand, when ON you can focus on subjects within 80cm, and when set to OFF you can't. So why turn it off?



Also what scenario would one use the AF ASSIST option. Is it any real use?

Thank you!
Deniz Ahmet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old March 4th, 2008, 10:08 AM   #2
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 3,420
I was caught out by this feature early on.

If you're using autofocus - no problem.

If you're in the habit of manual focus, if macro is on, then you zoom in to pick up sharp focus and zoom out to frame your shot, V1 loses focus.

Essentially, macro changes the backfocus. So for me, it stays off, because I manual focus about 98% of the time.
Seth Bloombaum is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Sony XAVC / XDCAM / NXCAM / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Sony HDV and DV Camera Systems > Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:03 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network