Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On May 7, 2014, at 1:38 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> wrote: > Steve, so in that mode, you shouldn't need to start focus peaking working > by pressing the button every time. > An adapted lens is one where there is no helical movement to operate the > roller/cam RF system. For example if you used an R adapter. I should have > been clearer though. I mean that it won't work automatically. You will need > to press the button to start it. exactly, M lenses will work as you say, but R lenses require the button be pushed each time.... ***it is rather sad that R lenses even with Leica's own adapter, R to M, will not operate like M lenses, and the fine Oly VF4 EVF apparantly will not be functional like the Oly VF2. Steve > As far as I know the VF4 won't work due to bandwidth limitations (how much > data can be processed). That is only a guess though. > > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > On 8 May 2014 06:31, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> On May 7, 2014, at 1:25 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I shall have to have a play as I have very seldom used focus peaking >> since >>> initially experimenting. Off the top of my head when set to automatic it >>> should start working as soon as you move the focus ring. >> >> >> yes >> >> >>> That will not work >>> on adapted lenses though. >> >> >> what is an adapted lens? >> >> >>> As far as I am aware the VF4 is not going to be compatible when we get >> the >>> next firmware. The very impressive Visoflex unit for the T definitely >>> cannot be used on the M. In that instance there is no alternative >> Olympus >>> branded version either of course. >> >> The VF2 works, why not get the VF4 working as well, as it's a much better >> viewfinder? >> >> thank you, >> >> Steve >> >> >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> Geoff >>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>> >>> >>> On 8 May 2014 05:56, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: >>> >>>> Not sure what the issue is? If (you and) the subject has not moved it >> will >>>> still be in focus, if not then you need to re-focus in which case the >>>> magnification will cut in.... >>>> >>>> john >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> >>>> I am using the M240 in advanced mode (EVF 4) with focus peaking in red. >>>> Coming to terms with the controls and the menu, for the shooting I want >> to >>>> do, I have a question remaining re the focus peaking setup. It seems >> that I >>>> must reset the camera controls for each photo, which begins with >> depressing >>>> the button upper right front. Is there some way to program the camera >> to >>>> repetitively shoot in this way, ie avoiding a reset for each shot ? >>>> >>>> The images I obtain are terrific, well focussed, with almost a perfect >> hit >>>> rate, even with the lens wide open, but too much time is required to >> reset >>>> the camera, for each and every shot. >>>> >>>> >>>> Many thanks for your ongoing assistance. >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information