44Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying)In order to make manual focusing easier, you can usetwo assist functions: Peaking emphasizes theoutlines of the subject creating a clearer contrast, andMagnifying enlarges the image on the screen. Youcan also combine both for greater effect.With the custom function [F.AST BW-MOD] ( 100)you can set the display to change automatically toblack & white while using the focus assist functions.The screen of an external monitor or viewfinderconnected to the EVF2 socket will show the exactsame picture as displayed on the camcorder’sviewfinder screen.PeakingWhile recording or in record pause, press the EVF PEAKING button.• appears and the outlines of the subject will be emphasized.• Press the button again to change the Peaking level to ; press once more to cancel the function. The Peaking function will not affect your recordings. The gain and frequency of peak levels and can be set independently with the[DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [PEAKING SETUP] setting.MagnifyingIn record pause, press the EVF MAGNIFYING button.• “ MAGN.” appears and the central part of the screen will be magnified approximately 2x.• Press the button again to cancel the function. The magnified picture will be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and theHDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 100) you can select to have the magnified picturerecorded on the tape ( mode only) as it is, or to cancel the Magnifying function when youstart recording video or record a still image on the memory card. In mode, theMagnifying function will always be canceled when you press the PHOTO button. You can use the custom keys ( 75) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [MAGN.B.LOCK] setting toprevent the accidental operation of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. With the custom function[BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 100) you can also change the operation of the EVF MAGNIFYING button(normal or long press).
