Other Functions That Are Useful When Focusing; Manual Focus Assist (Mf Assist) - Olympus OM System OM-1 Instruction Manual

Other functions that are useful when focusing

Manual Focus Assist
This is a focus assist function for MF. When the focus ring is rotated, the edge of the
subject is enhanced or a portion of the screen display is magnified. When you stop
operating the focus ring, the screen returns to the original display.
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Magnify
Peaking
Focus Indicator
# When Peaking is in use, the edges of small subjects tend to be enhanced more strongly.
This is no guarantee of accurate focusing.
# Focus zoom is not available in the following instances:
During movie recording / when [C-AFb] or [C-AF+TRb] is selected for focus mode
/ during a multiple exposure / when [nDigital Tele-converter] is set to [On] in movie
recording mode
# When using third-party lenses with focus clutch mechanism, the direction of focus and the
display of Focus Indicator may be reversed. If this happens, change the setting of [Focus
Ring] (P. 104).
# Focus Indicator cannot be displayed when using a Four-Thirds system lens.
%Rotate the front or rear dial to zoom in or out during focus zoom.
%Press the INFO button to change the color and intensity when Peaking is displayed.
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Magnifies a portion of the screen.
[Off]: Normal display.
[On]: Magnifies a portion of the screen.
The portion to be magnified can be set in advance using AF target.
g "Choosing a Focus Target (AF Target Point)" (P. 76)
Displays clearly defined outlines with edge enhancement.
[Off]: Normal display.
[On]: Displays clearly defined outlines with edge enhancement.
You can select the enhancement color and intensity. g "Focus
Peaking Options (Peaking Settings)" (P. 103)
Rotating the focus ring during manual focus displays an indicator
showing the direction and approximate amount of rotation required
to bring the subject into focus.
[Off]: Normal display.
[On]: Rotating the focus ring during manual focus displays an
indicator showing the direction and approximate amount of rotation
required to bring the subject into focus.
(MF Assist)
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