gethin Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I've noticed the last few weeks it seems to be hardly visible even on high. Now I cant see it at all. I'm using a nikon 135 f2. Even stopped down to 5.6 I get nothing. Its set to high. Is there another setting I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangenz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, gethin said: I've noticed the last few weeks it seems to be hardly visible even on high. Now I cant see it at all. I'm using a nikon 135 f2. Even stopped down to 5.6 I get nothing. Its set to high. Is there another setting I'm missing? What do you mean "even on high"? If you want to see more focus peaking set it to low and at a colour that will stand out. Check camera is on manual focus too. jonpais 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I found the peaking to be the same as you describe on the G85. I sent it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethin Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 well theres nothing with peaking set to high or low. Nada. Camera is on manual focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, gethin said: well theres nothing with peaking set to high or low. Nada. Camera is on manual focus And be sure to put the camera in Monochrome Live View. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangenz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Can you find a native lens to test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethin Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 yeah but it used to work with non-native lenses (which is where I need it the most) *scratches head* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 10 minutes ago, gethin said: yeah but it used to work with non-native lenses (which is where I need it the most) *scratches head* Focus peaking works with all lenses, native or no. Did you even bother to watch the 2-1/2 minute video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethin Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 ok so with peaking set to low, I've just found I can get peaking to show on very high contrast surfaces - the ones that are easiest to focus on anyway. (So for instance a wicker basket edge lit, gets peaking, but an external brick wall does not!!). I do have an external montior. I think for my shoot tomorrow, I'll have to rig it, and use that. On that note I'm shooting indoors under weird light - its not fluro its much greener. I've only used the gx85 in a very basic way up to now. I'm shooting photo style: custom -5 -5 0 -3 I'm likely to be shootin iso 400-800. I'll be shooting people coming down a slide, so lots of focus pulling, and a bit of hit and miss. Any suggested settings I should explore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, gethin said: ok so with peaking set to low, I've just found I can get peaking to show on very high contrast surfaces - the ones that are easiest to focus on anyway. (So for instance a wicker basket edge lit, gets peaking, but an external brick wall does not!!). I do have an external montior. I think for my shoot tomorrow, I'll have to rig it, and use that. On that note I'm shooting indoors under weird light - its not fluro its much greener. I've only used the gx85 in a very basic way up to now. I'm shooting photo style: custom -5 -5 0 -3 I'm likely to be shootin iso 400-800. I'll be shooting people coming down a slide, so lots of focus pulling, and a bit of hit and miss. Any suggested settings I should explore? Have you tried using Monochrome Live View? Which color peaking are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethin Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 yes, green or red (red usually) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 16 hours ago, gethin said: yes, green or red (red usually) Could you snap a pic with your phone of the LCD when a subject is in focus and peaking isn't visible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novim Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 On my GX85 everything OK, both with native and vintage lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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