Focus assist function

The focus assist function enables you to focus the target easily.

The recording image on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder can be displayed enlarged, or the focused area can be visually enhanced.

Enlarged display function

Center of the recording image is displayed enlarged to make it easier to focus.

To enable the enlarged display function, press the <FOCUS ASSIST> button, press the USER button to which [EXPAND] is assigned, or touch the USER button icon.

When enabling the enlarged display function by pressing the <FOCUS ASSIST> button

When enabling the enlarged display function by pressing the USER button or touching the USER button icon

Setting the mode for enlarged display function

Select the mode for the enlarged display function in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND MODE].

[10SEC]: Disables the enlarged display function after ten seconds have elapsed.

[HOLD]: Enables the enlarged display function until the <FOCUS ASSIST> button assigned to [EXPAND] or the USER button is pressed or the USER button icon is touched again.

[UNTIL REC]: Enables the enlarged display function until starting the recording operation.

Setting the enlargement rate

Select the enlargement rate in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND VALUE].

  • The enlargement rate can be selected from [×2], [×3], or [×4].

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Setting the enlargement position

The enlargement position can be selected from nine positions when the enlarged display function is enabled.

In the case of the multidial: Turn the multidial to move the enlarged position. It will return to center when the multidial is pressed.

Operations can also be performed by pressing the <%> button, <(> button, <)> button, <=/&> button and <SET> button.

In case of touching the LCD monitor: The enlarged position will move by touching the vertical and horizontal arrow markers on the LCD monitor.

Peaking display

The peaking display will outline the contour of the focused image in red, green, or white.

To enable the peaking display, press the <FOCUS ASSIST> button, press the USER button to which [PEAKING] is assigned, or touch the USER button icon.

When enabling the peaking display by pressing the <FOCUS ASSIST> button

When enabling the peaking display by pressing the USER button or touching the USER button icon

Peaking display setting

Select the type of display in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [FOCUS ASSIST SW].

[PEAKING]: Enables the peaking display.

[EXPAND]: Enables the enlarged display.

Setting the color for peaking display

Sets the color of the peaking display.

Select the color of the peaking display in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [PEAKING COLOR].

  • The color of the peaking display can be selected from [RED], [GREEN], or [WHITE].

Monochrome display

Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [BLACK & WHITE] → [ON].

Highlighting the outlines of images

It is easier to focus if the contours of images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder are highlighted.

The intensity of contours on the LCD monitor does not affect the images output or recorded by the camera.

Set the intensity of contours in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [DETAIL] → [ON] and adjust the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [FOCUS ASSIST] → [DETAIL LEVEL]/[DETAIL FREQ.].