You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely.

Press and hold the button to which [a] has been assigned to cycle through the displays as follows:

Shooting display

Zoom frame AF display

Zoom AF display

  • To exit to the shooting display, press Q or press and hold the button to which [a] has been assigned.
  1. Assign [a] to the Fn or button.

    • To use Super Spot AF, you must first assign [a] to the Fn or button.
  2. Press the button to which [a] has been assigned to display the zoom frame.

    • If the subject has been focused using autofocus immediately before the button is pressed, the zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position.
    • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
    • Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio. (×3, ×5, ×7, ×10, ×14)
  3. Press the assigned button again to zoom in on the zoom frame.

    • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
    • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the control dial.
  4. Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.

    • The camera will focus using the subject in the frame at the center of the screen. Use FGHI to choose a different focus position.
  • Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.
  • Press and hold the assigned button or press the Q button to end zoom and exit the zoom frame AF display.
  • When you are using a Four Thirds system lens, the AF will not operate with during zoom display.
  • While zoomed in, a sound is made by the IS (Image Stabilizer).

$ Notes

  • Touch controls can also be used.