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Live View
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XF Camera System Manual |
Live View
The IQ4 can display a Live View feed on the touch screen. It is a very e
ff
ective
method for getting the focus right and adjusting exposure prior to the
capture.
Activating Live View
You initiate Live View by either tapping on the Movie icon in Camera Controls
or by swiping up from the bottom of the IQ4 touch screen and selecting the
icon. The XF Camera Body opens the shutter and a live view feed is displayed
on the rear screen.
Zooming in Live View
You can use pinch gestures to zoom in to the Live View feed by pinching
outward and zoom back out by pinching inward. Note how a number at the
center top of the screen will display the zoom percentage for a few seconds.
Double-tap to zoom to 100% and double-tap again to go to fit screen view.
While zoomed in to the Live View feed, you can pan around by pressing a
finger on the screen and move it.
You can zoom all the way in to 400% in Live View by either using the pinch-
outward gesture or by triple-tapping on the screen. Triple-tap again to zoom
back to fit screen view.
Adjusting Exposure Settings
In addition to using the dials on the XF Camera Body to set the exposure, you
can also use the keys on the IQ4 when using Live View. Press on the bottom-
left key on the IQ4 to cycle through the exposure settings (ISO, Shutter Speed
or Aperture )or just tap on the desired setting at the bottom of the touch
screen.
Once ISO, Shutter Speed or Aperture becomes highlighted, you can adjust the
value by pressing on the top-right key or the bottom-right key on the IQ4. The
top key increases the shutter time, ISO and Aperture values while the bottom
key do the reverse. It is also possible to slide your finger upwards or
downwards on the screen to change the selected value.
Finally, if you long press on one of the exposure settings (Shutter Speed,
Aperture, ISO) at the bottom of the touch screen, you get a menu list with
