Record Using MF

Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate AF.

1Set the focus mode to [MF].

[MENU/SET] arrow_menu [menuicon_video] arrow_menu [menuicon_focus] arrow_menu [Focus Mode] arrow_menu [MF]

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2Close the menu.

Press [b_icon_return].

3Rotate the focus ring.

The MF Assist screen is displayed.

You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [AF Mode].

About Fn buttons (Register Functions to the Fn Buttons)

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4Select the focus point.

Press sankaku_u_d_l_r to select the focus point.

To return the point to be brought into focus to the center, press [Fn1].

sc_ill_mf_focus

 

5Adjust the focus.

Rotate the focus ring.

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This will display the in-focus portion highlighted with color. (Focus Peaking)

A recording distance guideline is displayed. (MF Guide)

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maru_alphabet_aMF Assist (enlarged screen)

maru_alphabet_bFocus Peaking

maru_alphabet_cIndicator for pic_mugen (infinity)

maru_alphabet_dMF Guide

6Close the MF Assist screen.

Press [MENU/SET].

7Start recording.

Press the video rec. button fully.

8Stop recording.

Press the video rec. button again.

 

Operations on the MF Assist Screen

Button operation

Description of operation

sankaku_u_d_l_r

Moves the enlarged display position.

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Enlarges*1 / reduces the screen.

[Fn1]

First time: Returns the MF Assist position to the center.

Second time: Returns the MF Assist magnification to the default setting.

*1When the [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP] from the [MF Assist] of the [Custom] ([Focus/Shutter]) menu, you can enlarge it to approx. 3x to 6x, and when it is set to [FULL] it can be enlarged to approx. 3x to 20x.