RCA LDK 8000 manual Viewfinder markers, Focussing

Chapter 5 - Operating instructions

Figure 5-5. Viewfinder markers and indicators

Zoom indicator Cadre marker

Centre marker

Message box

Gain presets Top indicators

-	+	++	REC		MEDIA	BATT	ND/RE	FOC+
45				18

3.2 4.7 5.6 7.5 AWFL AW1 AW2 !

Iris indicator

Cadre marker

Safe area

Non-standard

Color temperature indicators

5.5.4 Viewfinder markers

Go to the VF menu to select the markers you wish to see in the viewfinder. The following markers can be set up:

•The Safe area marker encloses an area that represents 80% of the whole viewfinder picture area. This is the minimum area seen on a TV-set.

•The Message box displays information messages.The length of time this box remains on the screen is set by the Info time item of the VF menu.

•The Centre cross marks the centre of the picture.

•The Cadre marker is a dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 4:3 (15:9 or 14:9) picture. Exterior marker shading can also be selected.

5.5.5Focussing

A focus assist function can be switched on or off in the VF menu. This function adds motion in the viewfinder to objects in sharp focus. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder lights when this function is on.

The viewfinder zoom function is another feature that helps you focus. This function enlarges the centre of the viewfinder image. Choose one of the following buttons and the way it operates (momentary or toggle) to control this function in the INSTALL menu:

•The VTR button on the camera,

•The VTR button on the lens,

•The RET switch on a zoom control when a large lens adapter is used.

When the viewfinder zoom function is in use, many of the viewfinder markers are switched off to improve the clarity of the display. The FOC+ indicator in the viewfinder flashes when the viewfinder zoom function is active.

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