FZ200 won't auto focus...
Sep 21, 2014 21:45:43 #
mrsoup
Loc: Hoosierland
My FZ200 will not auto focus through the view finder. It seems to be Ok when using the screen.
Is there a setting that I can change to correct this? Maybe I inadvertently made a change while fiddling with the buttons. I have not found any information in the manual to help with this.
Or maybe it is broke and needs to go back to the Pany fix it place.
Is there a setting that I can change to correct this? Maybe I inadvertently made a change while fiddling with the buttons. I have not found any information in the manual to help with this.
Or maybe it is broke and needs to go back to the Pany fix it place.
Sep 22, 2014 03:06:19 #
I dont Know about the fz200 , but on my Canon sx50 there is a small wheel to the side of the viewfinder I can readjust the focus .
Sep 22, 2014 06:01:33 #
My Panasonic FZ150 has a 3 position focus switch and a focus button on the side of the lens. check the position of the switch.
Sep 22, 2014 07:53:41 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
Next to your view finder is a small wheel for a clear focus it makes a huge difference
Sep 22, 2014 10:34:54 #
mrsoup
Loc: Hoosierland
To clarify:
When depressing the button half way the focus function does not operate- photos are a complete blur.
I have checked the options offered here with no results, thanks for all the suggestions
When depressing the button half way the focus function does not operate- photos are a complete blur.
I have checked the options offered here with no results, thanks for all the suggestions
Sep 22, 2014 11:26:50 #
On page 14 of the "Panasonic FZ200 manual" (in PDF form) under "Diopter adjustment" it shows where the adjustment button is located. It is used to adjust the focus through the view finder.
Sep 22, 2014 11:31:38 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
gsconsolvo wrote:
On page 14 of the "Panasonic FZ200 manual" (in PDF form) under "Diopter adjustment" it shows where the adjustment button is located. It is used to adjust the focus through the view finder.
The diopter adjustment is to provide a clear view of the focusing screen, and is unrelated to the lens' ability to focus.
Sep 22, 2014 11:41:05 #
RWR wrote:
The diopter adjustment is to provide a clear view of the focusing screen, and is unrelated to the lens' ability to focus.
You are absolutely correct.
Sep 22, 2014 16:29:40 #
One thing the manual doesn't mention that every time you turn the camera off by on/off switch you must readjust the diopter correction. At least that's how my FZ200 works.
Do you mean the image looks blurred in the viewfinder or the picture is out of focus? If you put the camera on a tripod and focus using the LCD and then switch to viewfinder by the button what happens?http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-5-1.html
Do you mean the image looks blurred in the viewfinder or the picture is out of focus? If you put the camera on a tripod and focus using the LCD and then switch to viewfinder by the button what happens?http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-5-1.html
Sep 22, 2014 20:27:31 #
Do you have a big enough target? On my HS-10 at full 30x zoom, the camera won't autofocus if the subject is too samll. For example, at 30 ft. it will autofocus on a smal bird, but at 60 ft it doesn't focus at all because the bird is too small to make a good target for the autofocus.
Sep 23, 2014 04:04:12 #
mrsoup
Loc: Hoosierland
The image through the viewfinder is blurred and the photo image is as well. The auto focus is not functioning at all through the viewfinder.
I have not tried the tripod yet.
I have not tried the tripod yet.
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