Displaying the MF Assist, Closing the MF Assist

Recording

MF ASSIST

∫Displaying the MF Assist

•This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the screen)

•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area, deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].

∫Changing the display of the MF Assist

You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times. In the case of 4 times magnification, the central region is magnified. In the case of 5 and 10 times magnification, the whole screen is magnified.

•You can change the magnification by touching [ ]/[ ] or rotating the control dial.

∫Moving the enlarged area

•The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen (P10), or pressing the cursor button.

•The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.

–When the [Focus Mode] is set to other than [MF]

–Changing [Aspect Ratio] or [Picture Size]

–Turning the camera off

–When [Reset] is touched in the setup screen for the enlarged area

∫Closing the MF Assist

•It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

•It will also close by touching the [Exit] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].

•When displayed by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately 10 seconds after operations are stopped.

Note

•The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures.

•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF Assist by direct operation of the camera, using the touch screen or a button.

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DMC-GF5 specifications

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Panasonic DMC-GF5 owner manual Displaying the MF Assist, Changing the display of the MF Assist

Models: DMC-GF5