Manual focus mode
The Manual focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following manner:
In camera active mode:
1) Press the AF button on the grip.
2) Turn the front control wheel to: Manual
3) Press Save to store the setting.
You can also use the shutter release button ‘half-press’ function to save a new setting and automatically
return to the main screen.
Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a com-
pletely manual lens.
Please note that when focusing manually, the infinity and closest distance marks on the
lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index. is is only an apparent
effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens.
Autofocus override in Manual mode
See Autofocus section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid autofocus
check while remaining in Manual mode.
Autofocus
Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shut-
ter release to the half-press position. Its operative range from EV1 - 19 at ISO100. The point of focus
is determined by the area within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen. When light
levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low, auxiliary illumination (situated on the
top of the grip) is automatically activated if desired. The operative distance is approximately six
metres from the camera. Alternatively, a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility ( a
Metz 54/70, for example) can also be used instead. This feature can be altered in settings; see under
Custom options/AF assist light.
The autofocus range on the HC 4/120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on
the camera allowing for near range, far range or full range. This only appears on the
grip LCD together with this particular lens.
Single Shot
At Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds
the optimum focus setting. is ensures that no exposures can be made that are not
finely focused. However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good
lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern.
Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused
at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button. In this way, you
can focus on a nearby object for example, temporarily positioned within the focusing
zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release
button, recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though
it is now outside the focusing zone. Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button
and pressing again half way would now change the focus setting to the distance of the
object within the focusing zone.
See under ‘Manual override in autofocus mode’ for a useful way of working with manual
and autofocus settings in a combined manner.
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