Re: HVX200 and Long Shot; elements in distance phase in and out of focus

So are you using Auto Focus? This could be the camera's sensors getting a little confused at what the intended subject is. How close is the intended subject? If it is very close to the camera then it may be too close in a way and could require manual focus, otherwise the camera itself will continuously switch between focal points.

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