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Panasonic make smart features - "AF SCP"

Started Dec 17, 2018 | Discussions thread
Ranlee Senior Member • Posts: 2,258
Re: Panasonic make smart features - "AF SCP"

Max Iso wrote:

alcelc wrote:

GX7 and GX85 has to select PPAF by entering the AF mode and select it, a 2 steps operation.

However when we lock focus, keep shutter half pressed, turn the Focus ring of native M43 lens will switch into MF mode, the PIP magnified focusing screen prompt up, as well as FP (GX85 only) for manual focus fine tuning. It can call up a similar operation like PPAF in 1 step. Could it serve your purpose?

The problem with manual focusing is it's not as fast and the only issue with pinpoint auto focus is the Box will eventually disappear and I don't have control over that. This new SCP mode gives me more control over it without giving up the automation that I like.

Perhaps I was unclear in my original post but this new version on the Panasonic G9 is perfect. I was just curious if anybody else had found it very useful and if it's on any other cameras.

Max, there is a menu item that allows this function to be toggled.  Find it in the focus menus under AF Point Scope Setting - "Keep Enlarged Display" should be turned on then its push to turn on and push again to turn off.

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