Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? at DVinfo.net

Chris Harding · February 22nd, 2013, 08:56 PM

Hi Guys

When I put my cam right up to expanded focus assist the image to me looks a bit broken up and a bit fuzzy? Normal LCD is pretty darn sharp so either that's how it is or my diopter ring isn't set correctly for my old eyes. Could you younger guys see if your 8X expanded focus is sharp for me? It's not a major issue as I'm using peaking anyway so focus is spot on but if I ignore the peaking and look just at the image itself it looks out of focus but peaking tells me it is in focus and the end result is also perfect!!

Hmmm maybe I do need to put a closeup ring on the EVF tube as my diopter ring is adjusted all the way to the left already.

Chris

Dan Eskelson · February 22nd, 2013, 11:03 PM

Hi Chris,

I have noticed that also. I don't think expanded focus will be truly sharp...it is just the "best" focus you can get. And as you say, results bear that out in the final image.

Dan

James Manford · February 23rd, 2013, 03:06 AM

Expanded focus is fuzzy on my EA50 & VG20 as well. Technically the camera is digitally cropping/zooming in to the image using in-built software which probably explains the quality loss when viewing it.

The final footage is always fine though.

Steven Digges · February 23rd, 2013, 12:40 PM

Your fine Chris. I find the 4X to be more useful than 8x for exactly that reason. 8x is just to much magnification.

I have not reset the options in the menu yet by I may do it. I focus in 4x then look at it in 8x, I have never made a change in 8x because it does not need it.

Steve

Chris Harding · February 23rd, 2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks Guys

It certainly does allow you to trim focus using the peaking especially...I haven't used it much though!! The peaking is normally good enough for me and if the peaking shows yellow or red hilights on the brides necklace then I know I'm in focus. (For some weird reason I have one cam with yellow and one with red peaking!!)

I think the only thing I have found on the Sony that I woudl have liked is the ability to be able to tweak focus using the ring in auto ...the Panasonics allowed me to "correct" focus while the AF was running. No big deal now and the Sony body switches are so well placed..I just flick to manual focus as soon as the cam is on the tripod.

Chris

February 22nd, 2013, 08:56 PM	#1
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? Hi Guys When I put my cam right up to expanded focus assist the image to me looks a bit broken up and a bit fuzzy? Normal LCD is pretty darn sharp so either that's how it is or my diopter ring isn't set correctly for my old eyes. Could you younger guys see if your 8X expanded focus is sharp for me? It's not a major issue as I'm using peaking anyway so focus is spot on but if I ignore the peaking and look just at the image itself it looks out of focus but peaking tells me it is in focus and the end result is also perfect!! Hmmm maybe I do need to put a closeup ring on the EVF tube as my diopter ring is adjusted all the way to the left already. Chris

February 22nd, 2013, 11:03 PM	#2
Dan Eskelson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Priest River, ID Posts: 47	Re: Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? Hi Chris, I have noticed that also. I don't think expanded focus will be truly sharp...it is just the "best" focus you can get. And as you say, results bear that out in the final image. Dan

February 23rd, 2013, 03:06 AM	#3
James Manford Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,393	Re: Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? Expanded focus is fuzzy on my EA50 & VG20 as well. Technically the camera is digitally cropping/zooming in to the image using in-built software which probably explains the quality loss when viewing it. The final footage is always fine though.

February 23rd, 2013, 12:40 PM	#4
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? Your fine Chris. I find the 4X to be more useful than 8x for exactly that reason. 8x is just to much magnification. I have not reset the options in the menu yet by I may do it. I focus in 4x then look at it in 8x, I have never made a change in 8x because it does not need it. Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

February 23rd, 2013, 08:12 PM	#5
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Expanded focus assist is fuzzy??? Thanks Guys It certainly does allow you to trim focus using the peaking especially...I haven't used it much though!! The peaking is normally good enough for me and if the peaking shows yellow or red hilights on the brides necklace then I know I'm in focus. (For some weird reason I have one cam with yellow and one with red peaking!!) I think the only thing I have found on the Sony that I woudl have liked is the ability to be able to tweak focus using the ring in auto ...the Panasonics allowed me to "correct" focus while the AF was running. No big deal now and the Sony body switches are so well placed..I just flick to manual focus as soon as the cam is on the tripod. Chris