MANUAL FOCUS AND FLEX DIGITAL MAGNIFIER

The manual focus mode can be set with the

focus-mode button (p. 44). Always use the

 

monitor image to confirm focus. The

 

approximate object distance from the CCD is

 

displayed near the frame counter.

Approximate location of the CCD plane

 

The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus. The live image within the magnification area is automatically magnified to judge sharpness as the focusing ring is turned. The Flex Digital Magnifier is disabled when using the digital zoom.

Turn the focusing ring to focus the camera. The image

 

within the magnification area is enlarged. The locator

 

shows which portion of the image is displayed. When the

 

shutter-release button is pressed partway down, or the

 

camera is not focued for several seconds, the entire image

 

area is displayed.

 

During manual focus, the magnification area or magnified

 

image can be moved. Press the central button of the

 

controller, then use the four-way keys to move the area; the

 

magnification area will turn blue. The magnified image area

 

can be scrolled using the four-way keys.

 

Holding down the shift button on the side of the body and

Object distance

pressing the central button of the controller centers the

area.

 

Locator

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