Big_g Posted October 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here's what is probably a really silly question but I can't find any explanation in the manual as to the function of the button on the front of the M above the lens release button. I have tried pressing it and can't see anything happening at all. Google hasn't given me an answer either. I am sure one of you long term users will know and be able to educate me so I know if its going to be useful before I use the camera in anger for the first time on Friday. Thanks a lot for any advice you can give Gareth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Hi Big_g, Take a look here Function of Front Button???. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jdlaing Posted October 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 26, 2015 Page 136 identifies it. It is a focus button. In live view, or using an EVF, you press it and it magnifies the image so you can focus easier. Page 179 tells you about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloszek Posted October 26, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2015 In my manual it's page 177, maybe there are different versions... Best regards, Gerd BTW: The focus button can also be used for exposure button. Then you have to press the focus button and turn the settings dial. I am new to the M and find this awkward. Maybe, I need a little bit of practice here... In my manual this is described on page 185. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT0227 Posted October 26, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 26, 2015 It's called the Focus Button and has a few functions. Primarily used like a digital zoom toggle when in Live View (or if you have the EVF) to check your focus (pg. 180). Take a look at Pgs. 181,187 and 190 for other uses. Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_g Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted October 26, 2015 Great thanks As I don't have an EVF and already had the AUTO focus assist thing switched on in liveview (which I have hardly looked at as I don't really like it) there is no wonder I couldn't see what it did But now I know just in case I need it in the future. Seems this is a geat place to get extremely fast feedback and information. I look forward to contributing more productively myself once I start using the camera properly. Thanks again Gareth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 26, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2015 BTW: The focus button can also be used for exposure button. Then you have to press the focus button and turn the settings dial. I am new to the M and find this awkward. Maybe, I need a little bit of practice here... You can avoid this by setting up direct exposure compensation, per Jono's description... http://www.slack.co.uk/2014/Leica_M_Firmware_Update.html I prefer shooting manual, and avoid exposure comp....far more controlling IMO. For the OP....in addition to the page references noted above, the front and back flaps of the manual show buttons and controls. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted October 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Great thanks As I don't have an EVF and already had the AUTO focus assist thing switched on in liveview (which I have hardly looked at as I don't really like it) there is no wonder I couldn't see what it did But now I know just in case I need it in the future. Seems this is a geat place to get extremely fast feedback and information. I look forward to contributing more productively myself once I start using the camera properly. Thanks again Gareth Its handy if you want to confirm focus (if you are locked off on a tripod, and want to zoom to confirm focus between frames without refocusing) Or If you are using a non rangefinder coupled lens, the RF cam needs to move to activate the auto zoom - with a no coupled lens that never happens (i use it frequently when shooting with my Olympus 28 f2.8 and OM-M adapter) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 26, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 26, 2015 Great thanks As I don't have an EVF and already had the AUTO focus assist thing switched on in liveview (which I have hardly looked at as I don't really like it) there is no wonder I couldn't see what it did But now I know just in case I need it in the future. Seems this is a geat place to get extremely fast feedback and information. I look forward to contributing more productively myself once I start using the camera properly. Thanks again Gareth Some people have a little difficulty and you can add a little plastic furniture bumper to the button to aid in pressing it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloszek Posted October 26, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 26, 2015 @Jeff S: Thanks for the tip! I took already a look at Jono's article and will dig deeper into this in due course. I will also consider your "manual option". Best regards, Gerd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMB Posted October 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted October 26, 2015 Some people have a little difficulty and you can add a little plastic furniture bumper to the button to aid in pressing it as well. IMO the trick is to push soft and short then it activates its function. But if you press maintaining the pressure it fails and seems not to do anything. Best regards, Francisco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roofus Posted December 6, 2016 Share #11 Posted December 6, 2016 The "Search" button works! I had the same question . . . the answers were very helpful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted December 6, 2016 Share #12 Posted December 6, 2016 IMO the trick is to push soft and short then it activates its function. But if you press maintaining the pressure it fails and seems not to do anything. Best regards, Francisco. I find it much easier to activate the button (when I need it to assist the evf with my 135 Elmarit, or Canon 70-210) after attaching a small rubber or silicone bumper to the button. Mine is a 3M product used for bumpers on cabinet doors. Other forum members have mentioned that too. Also makes the camera look younger as it now has a nice acne spot on its face Jean-Michel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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