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6
Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker (
,
) to the item to be set, then press the MENU
SELECT switch toward ENTER.
To use the VF detail signal
Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail function to
add the detail signal to sharp edges in the image. You can
adjust the signal level (strength) in the range of 0 to 100%
(default 25%).
You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal with
the menu items below.
CRISP:
Adjust to eliminate fine portions of the detail
signal.
FREQUENCY:
Change the detection band of sharp
edges.
FLICKER:
Turn ON/OFF the function to thicken the detail
signal.
AREA:
To limit the area where to display the detail signal.
ZOOM LINK:
Set the VF detail level at the full WIDE
position. (The VF detail level changes according to
the zoom position.) This can also be set to ON/OFF
via the switch on the back panel.
To use the color detail
Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail signal
to a specified color. This makes it easier to check the
signal on an LCD screen, including the viewfinder screen.
The display color can be selected at the column next to
ON.
You can adjust the coloring with the menu items below.
PEAK COLOR:
Turn ON/OFF the function to change the
color where the detail signal is strongest.
CHROMA LEVEL:
To reduce the chroma components of
the video signal (only for video signals on the
viewfinder).
7
Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to display the desired
setting, then press the MENU SELECT switch toward
ENTER.
8
To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to
OFF to exit Menu mode.
Displaying the Focus Assist Indicators
The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of
a subject and converts the integrated values to a level
indicator, which shows the focus condition. This can be set to
ON/OFF via the switch on the back panel.
The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum
level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator
substantially changes depending on picture elements or
shooting environments. Adjust it with GAIN and OFFSET as
required.)
1
Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu (referring to step 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF Detail
Signal”).
2
Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker (
,
) to <FOCUS ASSIST>, then press the
MENU SELECT switch toward ENTER.
The <FOCUS ASSIST> page is displayed.
3
Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker (
,
) to the item to be set, then press the MENU
SELECT switch toward ENTER.
To use the level indicator
Setting INDICATOR to ON displays the level indicator—
which shows a guide for focusing—on the viewfinder.
You can set the display format with the menu items below.
MODE:
Set the type and position of the indicator.
LEVEL:
Set the density and the response speed of the
indicator.
GAIN:
Set the sensitivity of the indicator.
1)
OFFSET:
Set the offset of the focus detection value.
2)
1)
Normally, the sensitivity of the indicator is automatically set to
the optimum value in conjunction with the AREA MARKER
SIZE set value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity
value cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting
environment.
2)
Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction
with the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN set values.
Use this setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained,
depending on the shooting environment.
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON (25%)
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
AREA : 70%
ZOOM LINK: (ON) 100%
COLOR DETAIL : (ON) BLUE
PEAK COLOR : ON
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%
Level indicator (its position and operations can be adjusted.)
Area marker to display the detection area of the focus (its size
and position can be adjusted.)
<FOCUS ASSIST> 08 TOP
INDICATOR : (OFF)
MODE : BOX BTM
LEVEL : 3 QUICK
GAIN : 50
OFFSET : 50
AREA MARKER: OFF
SIZE : MIDDLE
POSITION : CENTER
POSITION H: 50
POSITION V: 50
