Focus Menu - RED Epic Operation Manual

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FOCUS MENU

The Focus menu includes: Mode and Rack.
MODE TAB
The Mode Tab is used to enable and select Focus parameters, including Mode, Zone, Size, and Enhanced A/F.
MODE
Select one (1) of the following from the Mode drop-down menu:
 Manual: When selected, all focus operations are manual.
 Confirm: Enables the Center or Spot focus target. This mode provides additional focus assistance by using
red, yellow, and green color changes to the focus spot window. Inadequate subject illumination and/or
contrast may interfere using Confirm mode.
For best results with Confirm mode, "rock" the focus ring: Focus through the point of optimal focusing and
back again in decreasing amplitude, as when "zeroing-in" for precision manual focus.
AUTOFOCUS MODES (DSMC NIKON AND CANON MOUNTS)
When any of the following conditions are met, the Modes drop-down menu has additional options:
 DSMC Nikon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "A" or "M/A".
 DSMC Canon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "AF".
 DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "AF".
When any of the above conditions are met, the following options display in the Modes drop-down menu:
 Single: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera performs single-shot AF. Optimized for
rapid focus even under low-contrast conditions. Works with both Center and Spot zones.
 Continuous: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera attempts to keep objects in the target
in focus. Works best with good lighting and contrast. Works with both Center and Spot zones.
 Touch Track: Dynamically updates a positionable AF point using the touchscreen. Only works with Spot
zone. Keep target on subject while moving across frame, as the lens continuously focuses on that target.
 Rack: Enables rack focus. Only works with Spot zone. For more information, go to
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