MAGNIFICATION BUTTON

The function assigned to the magnification button can be changed between the digital zoom (p. 47) and the Flex Digital Magnifier in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). The Flex Digital Magnifier can only be used during manual focus. Button shortcuts can be used to switch between the digital zoom and Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 132).

Color mode

Nat. (sRGB)

Sharpness

Normal

 

 

 

 

Noise reductn

On

 

 

 

 

Monitor amp.

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual exp.

Exp.priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mag. button

Digital zoom

FLEX DIGITAL MAGNIFIER

2

The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus (p. 46).

The live image can be magnified by X2 and X8. It is activated with

 

the recording menu, see above. This function is disabled in the other

 

focusing modes.

 

 

Initially, the 2X magnification area is displayed. This can

 

 

be moved in the live image with the four-way keys of the

 

 

controller (1). Pressing the center button of the controller

 

1

returns the area to the middle of the image. Press the

 

magnification button (2) to enlarge the image.

 

When enlarged the degree of magnification is displayed in the top

Magnification area

right corner of the monitor. At 2X, the 8X magnification area is dis-

played; pressing the magnification button will display the portion of

 

the image framed. The controller can be used to scroll and center the

 

image area. Pressing the magnification button a third time cancels

 

the function.

 

The locator indicator shows which portion of the image is displayed.

 

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the entire

 

image area is displayed.

Locator indicator

 

 

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Minolta A1 instruction manual Magnification Button, Flex Digital Magnifier