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GX80/85 toggle between AF and MF

Started Dec 24, 2017 | Discussions thread
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maggiemole Senior Member • Posts: 1,988
GX80/85 toggle between AF and MF

The thing I miss most after using the GX7 for some years and now using the GX80, is the toggle switch between AF and MF.  I have read many articles including the manual which say I can program a chosen function button to call up MF, but I wonder how many of these writers have tried it in practice.

I decided to use Fn3 for this purpose. I selected Fn Button Set on the Rec menu, Setting in Rec mode, Fn3, and the options which are shown on page 13 are AF Mode/MF. But when I select this option, MF does not appear: instead  the function calls up only the six AF modes already selectable on the lefthand cursor button.

The same thing happens with other Fn buttons. Has anyone made this work in practice, please? I do not want to use the virtual buttons on the LCD screen. I do not want to use a Custom mode. I do not want to use the AF/AE lock. I do not want to have to access the menu.

The manual says that some buttons do not work in some modes, but these are exceptions and I am talking about standard A mode and actual as opposed to virtual buttons.

I must be doing something wrong, since the Manual and so many expert commentators say it can be done - I'll welcome advice on what that might be.

Thanks

Maggie

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