Robblakers
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Is it realistic to use the Focus Mask in Live View on the IQ180 as a stand-alone focussing system. That is, is it good enough so that other systems can be done away with?
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Even though I use a MF loupe as an extra aid I agree with Jack..... focus mask is extremely useful and accurate almost always/most of the time. It can be fooled on occasion but then there is always, for me, the loupe. I can't imagine not using it!But, I use focus mask to confirm focus in the field, and it is working sublimely well for me -- I rarely go to 100% view unless my main subject focus point is super critical. IOW, the existing technology WITHOUT liveview is working for me.
I also just ordered a Disto...... A D5. I'm adding a 150mm to my Alpa arsenal and a Disto is a must along with an iPhone holder.I may actually start carrying my 4x loupe for reviewing the LCD critically at 100%. So far I have not needed it, but kind of like the Leica Disto I just ordered --- not sure it's necessary, but at least it's cool!