Specifications

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE

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ing red, yellow, and green color changes to the focus spot window. Inadequate subject illumination and/or

contrast may interfere with normal Focus Confirm operation.

For best results with Focus Confirm, you should “rock” the focus ring: Focus through the point of optimum

focusing and back again in decreasing amplitude, as when “zeroing-in” for precision manual focus.

AUTOFOCUS MODES (DSMC NIKON AND CANON MOUNTS)

When you have any of the following conditions, there are additional options in the Modes drop-down menu:

 DSMC Nikon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “A” or “M/A”.

 DSMC Canon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “AF”.

 DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “AF”.

When any of the conditions above are met, you have the additional following options in the Modes drop-down

menu:

 Single: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera performs single-shot AF. Optimized for

rapid focus even under low-contrast conditions. Works with both Center and Spot zones.

 Continuous: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera attempts to keep objects in the target

in focus. Works best with good lighting and contrast. Works with both Center and Spot zones.

 Touch Track: Dynamically updates a positionable AF point using the touchscreen. Only works with Spot

zone. Keep Spot target on subject while moving across frame, as the lens continuously focuses on that

target.

 Rack: Enables rack focus. Only works with Spot zone. For more information about configuring rack focus,

go to “Rack Tab” on page 89.

In Single, Continuous, and Touch Track modes, a single target displays on the screen that indicates where the

image will be in focus. In Rack mode, multiple targets display on the screen to indicate the different areas be-

tween which the camera will rack focus.

Press the key mapped to AF Mode: Cycle (REDMOTE/SIDE HANDLE button A default) to cycle through the

Focus Mode options in order.

Performance of autofocus may be reduced under the following conditions:

 Subject is dark or distant.

 Inadequate contrast between the subject and background.

 Scene has reflective highlights.

 Subject is backlit.

 Inadequate surface contrast/detail inside the window.

NOTE: Edge mode can be used for additional assistance in these conditions. For more information about Edge