I don't think there is a setting for what you want. I have C1 set to magnify and just got used to pressing C1 again. The camera changed my settings/habits...
I wonder if using the "auto magnifiy" mode with AF in Focus Mag turned off would do what you want? Or perhaps DMF mode with auto magnify?
No. My point is that if AF in Focus Mag is off, then a half-press does exit magnification. I want it to do that when I'm in MF, regardless of whether AF in Focus Mag is enabled or not.
You'd get the (usually annoying) auto-magnify when you turn the focus ring and a half press of the shutter reverts to normal view. Wouldn't work with mechanical MF lenses though, only fly-by-wire EF compatible types.
Just thinkin' out loud...
I have AF in Focus Mag and MF Assist On. If I switch an AF lens to use MF, then I get Auto Magnify when I turn the focus ring. If I half press the shutter button, magnification stops.
I could try with a purely manual lens, if that is what you are asking.
Andrew
I am using both purely manual lenses, and native AF lenses in MF mode. Magnification is started with C1. I do see that focus ring initiated magnification exits on a half-press. This seems a bit like a bug.
I remember that with the Samyang 135/2. With electronic fully manual lenses like the Loxias, it works as expected. I must try the TSE-II on a Metabones and see what happens. It certainly goes into Magnify when you touch the focus ring (in Advanced Mode).
Andrew
Yes. That's still not the issue. The issue is for magnification initiated with the Focus Magnifier menu item / custom button. As is required with fully manual (no electronic contacts) lenses.... or also for A mount lenses.
I agree it’s a bug and annoying at that. Eventually I remember to press the custom button again.
Actually, it only affects native-like lenses... so not that bad an issue for me. AF in Focus Mag. is actually not supported with the LA-EA5, but, unlike on the A7R2, I can zoom in while remaining in AF mode with an A mount lens. With the A7R2 I had to first switch to MF before I could zoom. That change is maybe not so helpful, though, because A mount lenses (mostly) require switching to MF mode before they can be manually focused... and switching to MF while magnified kicks you out of magnification.
