Rack Focus

Use the Rack tab to configure up to four (4) focus points and execute rack focus between them.

Set Up Rack Focus

1. Ensure that a supported lens is attached to the camera.
2. Go to Menu > Focus > Mode.
3. Select Rack from the Mode drop-down menu.
4. Select a size from the Size drop-down menu.
5. Go to the Rack tab.
6. Use the Rack Speed slider to change the speed at which the lens moves. Move the slider to the left for a slower speed, and to the right for a faster speed.
7. Select the number of Rack Points (up to 4).
8. To set the focal distance for each point, do any of the following:
   • If the focal distance is N/A, select a rack point. The camera calculates the focal distance.
   • Select a rack point, manually change the focal distance, and select Set.
   • Select a rack point, and select Refocus. The camera re-calculates the focal distance.

9. To set a rack point location, follow the instructions below:
   1. Select the rack point: A, B, C, or D.
   2. Select Close to return to the main screen.
   3. Tap and hold the touchscreen where you want the rack point to be, or press and drag the rack point. When you move a rack point, the camera autofocuses.

   NOTE: To prevent a rack point from being accidentally moved, the rack point is less sensitive to touch than the other focus targets. To fine-tune the rack point location, first drag the rack point farther than it needs to be, and then drag it to where you want it to be.

   NOTE: To view the focus distance for each rack point on the main screen, enable Rack Show Distance mode. For more information, go to Lens Tab.

   

   Figure: Set Rack Point Location

10. Select another rack point by performing any of the following actions:
    • Select another rack point on the touchscreen.
    • Press the key mapped to AF: Start to cycle to the next rack point in order (A, B, C, and D). For example, if rack point A is selected when you trigger the AF: Start action, the focus racks from point A to point B.
    • Press a key that is mapped to racking to a specific rack point.