Zoom focus assist with non auto lens at DVinfo.net

Jim Snow · April 13th, 2013, 03:00 PM

Is it possible to invoke zoom focus assist when using a non Panasonic auto lens on a GH3? This function is very useful for precise focus adjustment. I would like to be able to use it with any kens.

Bruce Foreman · April 18th, 2013, 10:17 PM

Two ways:

If you have touchscreen enabled simply touch the screen, that should "invoke" it. Works on mine with a Nikkor AI-s lens mounted.

Or...

Press left arrow or right arrow on the back dial, an indicator showing the focusing area will appear. Position it with the arrow keys then press "Menu/Set" button, zoom focus assist will "kick in",

With both methods, a light press on the shutter button returns to "normal" view.

April 13th, 2013, 03:00 PM	#1
Jim Snow Trustee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,104	Zoom focus assist with non auto lens Is it possible to invoke zoom focus assist when using a non Panasonic auto lens on a GH3? This function is very useful for precise focus adjustment. I would like to be able to use it with any kens. Last edited by Jim Snow; April 13th, 2013 at 03:46 PM.

April 18th, 2013, 10:17 PM	#2
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Re: Zoom focus assist with non auto lens Two ways: If you have touchscreen enabled simply touch the screen, that should "invoke" it. Works on mine with a Nikkor AI-s lens mounted. Or... Press left arrow or right arrow on the back dial, an indicator showing the focusing area will appear. Position it with the arrow keys then press "Menu/Set" button, zoom focus assist will "kick in", With both methods, a light press on the shutter button returns to "normal" view.