How do you change manual focus magnification on the Sony NEX-5R?
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On the Sony NEX-5R, MF Assist can automatically magnify the image when you turn the focus ring in Manual Focus mode. Some sources say you can switch between 4.8x and 9.6x magnification, but this option is easy to miss and may not be clearly documented. Where do you change the magnification, and how do you enable MF Assist in the first place?
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I have a NEX-3N. There, when the magnified view is displayed, you can switch between the two magnifications via the button next to the lower right corner of the display (next to it, the magnification you can switch to is displayed, while in the upper left corner you see the current magnification).
To complete the answer for others, here's how to enable the feature:
- In the Camera menu, set AF/MF Select to Manual Focus
- In the Setup menu, set MF Assist to On
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Yes — the camera can use two MF Assist magnification levels. When the magnified view is already on screen, use the button near the lower-right corner of the display to toggle between the two magnifications. The screen shows the current magnification in the upper-left area, and the alternate magnification you can switch to appears by that button.
To enable the feature:
- In the Camera menu, set AF/MF Select to Manual Focus
- In the Setup menu, set MF Assist to On
Then, when you rotate the focus ring in Manual Focus mode, the camera will bring up the magnified view automatically.
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