Focus assist function

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

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

It is also possible to make the focusing easier by changing the aperture of the iris to decrease the depth of field.

The focus assist function is displayed only on the LCD monitor.

Enlarged display function

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

Setting the mode for enlarged display function

Select the mode for enlarged display function in the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND MODE].

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

[HOLD]: The enlarged display function is enabled until the USER button assigned with [EXPAND] is pressed again.

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

Setting the enlargement rate

From the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [EXPAND VALUE], select the enlargement rate.

  • The enlargement rate can be selected from [x2], [x3], or [x4].

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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 case of the multidial or grip multidial: The enlarged position will move every time the multidial is turned. It will return to center when the multidial is pressed.

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/focus square display

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

The focus square display will display the degree of how focused with the size of a square.

Setting the peaking display/focus square display

From the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [PEAK./SQUARES MODE], select the type of display.

[PEAKING]: Enables the peaking display.

[SQUARES]: Enables the focus square display.

[PEAK./SQUARES]: Enables peaking display and the focus square display. It will switch in the order of peaking display, focus square display, and no display every time the USER button with [PEAK./SQUARES F.A.] assigned is pressed.

Setting the peaking level

Sets the intensity of the peaking display.

From the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [PEAKING LEVEL], select the intensity of the peaking display.

  • The intensity of the peaking display can be selected from [LOW], [MID], or [HIGH].

Setting the color for peaking display

Sets the color of the peaking display.

From the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [PEAKING COLOR], select the color of the peaking display.

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

How to view the focus square display

Adjust the focus so that the square size displayed in the area of the subject to be focused becomes the largest.

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Monochrome display

Select the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [BLACK & WHITE] → [ON].

Open iris focus assist function

This is a function to make focusing easier by decreasing the depth of field by opening the iris. At the same time, the brightness is kept constant by operating the shutter function.

The aperture is adjusted automatically.

Setting the operation time

From the [OUTPUT SETTINGS] menu → [LCD FOCUS ASSIST] → [OPEN IRIS MODE], select the operation time.

  • The operation time can be selected from [10SEC] or [30SEC].

  • the open iris focus assist function is automatically cancelled when the set time has elapsed.

  • The open iris focus assist function is forced to cancel when the recording is started. Image during the cancel may be included around the beginning of the recorded video.