User manual

CFV 50c
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LIVE VIEW
Live View
This feature is useful for accurate focusing, composition, checking depth of field etc. It is activated by the P button.
ZOOMING IN LIVE VIEW
2. A cursor appears to select the chosen area for magnification.
3. Move the cursor by the Navigation Button to target the par-
ticular area required.
Before focusing After focusing
4. When the cursor is located correctly, press ‘+’ on the Zoom
Button again. The display now presents an image at 100%
magnification which can be scrolled using the Navigation
Button.
5. Press ‘–’ on the Zoom Button to return to full screen view.
1. Firstly, program the P button to ‘Live View’. Tip: for a short-cut to pro-
gram the P Button, press ‘MENU’ and next the P Button.
2. Set the camera to ‘B mode’ and attach a lockable cable release. Note:
500 C/M and older have a lever that can keep the shutter release de-
pressed.
3. Activate the ‘B mode’
4. Press the chosen P button. The display will now show a live image.
5. The CFV has an autoexposure function in Live View, but you can also
use the aperture to change exposure level. Note: the lens must be
stopped down.
6. Turn off Live View by pressing the same P button again and deactivate
the ‘B mode’.
1. Press ‘+’ on the Zoom Button.
Tip
Be aware when working untethered that Live View makes
greater demands on battery consumption than normal opera-
tion.