X-Pro 1 Focus Peaking

[Ryan1938]

So, I've been shooting a lot of legacy glass recently. Namely, a Leica 50mm cron and a Minolta Rokkor 50mm f1.2.

The experience is fine and I love the new focus peaking. However, in order to actually see the peaking I have to do 1 of 2 things:

1. Zoom in using the EVF

2. Use the LCD screen on the back of the camera

The bummer is, I can't see the peaking at all when using the EVF unless I am zoomed in. I have peaking set at "high." Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Ryan

 

[2WK]

I suggest the XE-2.

😉 Yea, I use the Xpro like this from time to time and it really depends on the ambient lighting to be able to see the peaking in the EVF.

Have you tried shooting RAW + FINE BW+Y mode? I find it easier to see the peaking in black and white.

 

[Ryan1938]

I'll give that a shot. Thanks.

 

[Jack Conrad]

I suggest the XE-2.

😉 Yea, I use the Xpro like this from time to time and it really depends on the ambient lighting to be able to see the peaking in the EVF.

Have you tried shooting RAW + FINE BW+Y mode? I find it easier to see the peaking in black and white.

I do the same thing on the Nex-5n. RAW+B/W+RED peaking mode. Works great unless the scene lacks contrast, and in that case the shot generally isn't worth taking anyway.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

So, I've been shooting a lot of legacy glass recently. Namely, a Leica 50mm cron and a Minolta Rokkor 50mm f1.2.

The experience is fine and I love the new focus peaking. However, in order to actually see the peaking I have to do 1 of 2 things:

1. Zoom in using the EVF

2. Use the LCD screen on the back of the camera

The bummer is, I can't see the peaking at all when using the EVF unless I am zoomed in. I have peaking set at "high." Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Ryan

Focus peaking in my XPro1 works great. A couple of thoughts for you:
- make sure you've got the focus selector switch on the front of the camera set to "M",
- in the Menus, Section 5, "MF Assist": make sure its set to "Peaking, High", and
- in the Menus, Section 3, "Shoot Without Lens" is set to "On".

I find that the peaking is most easily seen when the lens is set wide open and becomes a bit less obvious when the lens is stopped down beyond f5.6 or so.

Hope this helps.

 

[gdi]

Maybe it is just because I have never had a camera with Focus peaking, but I find the X-Pro1 easy and accurate to use via the EVF, especially with longer lenses (like a 90 Summicron). With wides it doesn't really jump out at you, but it is pretty good.

 

[2WK]

I find that the peaking is most easily seen when the lens is set wide open and becomes a bit less obvious when the lens is stopped down beyond f5.6 or so.

Hope this helps.

Right, I forget to set the camera to M sometimes and then its NO PEAKING FOR YOU! Also, if you didn't already know, the rear zoom dial...if you hold it in it turns peaking on/off.

 

[enero]

I just turned focus peaking off on my xp1. I find it completely useless when shooting wide open on my primary lens (Zeiss 35/2 ZM). Maybe Im doing it wrong, or maybe I'm just asking too much of it. I dont know...