On 11/2/2015 9:39 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
"Focusing mode" is a specific term which refers to manual, auto, continuous,
etc.
As I just posted, I assumed that the reference was to PDAF and CDAF, the BIG focusing difference between the E-M1 and
the rest.
I believe what you're referring to is what's called "MF Assist". (Manual Focus Assist) The E-M5 only provided
"Magnify" whereas the E-M1 did "Magnify" and "Peaking". But the E-M5 Mk II now provides both as well.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_peaking>
I've tried focus peaking a couple of times and have to admit that I don't much care for it... at least hand held.
I've not tried it on a tripod.
I like focus peaking and use it quite a bit hand held. I have AF set on half-press of the shutter release. I half-press,
then touch/adjust the focus ring to see if the focal plane is where I want it. As I adjust the ring, the edges of the
"peaked" area move forward and back, allowing me a good idea where the focal plane will be and how deep DoF will be. Not
precise at DoF; even if the plane is where I want it, focus at the 'edges' of DoF may not be what I want, but will be
the best I can do at that f-stop. Better than anything else I've used for hand held, on the fly, shooting.
On a tripod, I prefer Magnify.
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