Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

[Ross the fiddler]

On the E-M1 II (& E-M1 Mk I) have you been aware there is a shortcut to changing the AF Assist, Focus Peaking settings with the Info key?

Just move the AF ring to MF (on Pro lenses) & rotate the ring enough to trigger MF adjustment then press the Info key & up will show the settings. Adjust each setting with the up/down buttons or rear dial & move to the next option with the left/right buttons or the front dial. It is in the Version 3 manual (FW 3.0) on page 124, but easily missed as it is rather brief in detail.
Note! This is also possible if Menu A1, AF+MF is set to ON as well. Move the the focus ring & then press the Info key for the same result.
Thanks to Clare at Olympus UK for the tip (World Photography Day).
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[blu-by-u]

Re: Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

Just that it won't work on fully manual lenses ad the camera don't know there is a lens attach or not. you need to assign a button for it.

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

Just that it won't work on fully manual lenses ad the camera don't know there is a lens attach or not. you need to assign a button for it.

If you have Fn2 as default with Multifunction then that has Focus Peaking as one of the functions available & if selected then the Info key will show the options the same (in the E-M1 II at FW 3.1). I just tried it with the 9mm Fisheye Bodycap lens.

[blu-by-u]

Re: Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

I appreciate it. Cause I didn't know that info button can do that as I have already customize my buttons for something else. Useful when I have my Samyang and Laowa mounted

Thanks.

[raichea]

Re: Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

I discovered this accidentally a couple of days ago. Didn't notice it in the manual.

[Ross the fiddler]

Re: Focus Peaking shortcut to settings with Info key on E-M1 II

I discovered this accidentally a couple of days ago. Didn't notice it in the manual.

Apparently this has been a feature all along & also with the E-M1 (first model) as well. I just tried it too.
It's also something I had noticed either.