New FujiFilm X100VI assistant for New Users and those in a hurry:
To help me find quick answers to common problems, I created a simple setup problem and menu assistant for the X100VI in ChatGPT. It is based specifically on the X100VI manual but fleshes out solutions to problems step-by-step from other sources. Eg.:
Feel free to use it.
Problem:
"I am left eyed and when I put the viewfinder up to my face my nose drags the LCD focus point. how can I fix this?"
Possible solutions:
The FujiFilm X100VI has a feature that allows the focus point to be moved via the touchscreen, which can sometimes be activated unintentionally by your nose when using the viewfinder. Here's how you can resolve this issue:
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### Solution 1: Disable Touch Screen for Focus Point Movement
You can disable the touch functionality specifically for moving the focus point:
1. **Access the Touch Screen Settings:**
- Press the **Menu/OK** button.
- Navigate to the **SETUP** menu (wrench icon).
- Select **TOUCH SCREEN SETTING**.
2. **Disable Focus Area Movement:**
- In the **TOUCH SCREEN SETTING** menu, select **TOUCH SCREEN MODE**.
- Choose **OFF** to completely disable touch functionality, or set it to **AREA** and make sure focus point movement via touch is not enabled.
3. **Test the Change:**
- Try using the viewfinder to confirm your nose no longer moves the focus point.
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### Solution 2: Limit Touch Screen Use to Specific Modes
If you still want to use the touchscreen occasionally but avoid accidental activation while shooting, you can limit its use:
1. **Set Touch Screen to EVF Mode:**
- Go to **SETUP > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN MODE**.
- Select **EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS**.
- Here, you can restrict the touch-sensitive area to a specific quadrant of the screen or turn it off entirely when using the EVF.
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### Solution 3: Use the Focus Lever for Adjustments
If disabling the touchscreen feels restrictive, you can rely entirely on the focus lever (joystick) to move the focus point:
1. Ensure the **Focus Lever** is active:
- Press the joystick inwards until the focus point selection is activated.
- Use the joystick to adjust your focus point as needed.
2. Deactivate the touchscreen to prevent conflicts:
- Follow the steps in **Solution 1** above to turn off the touchscreen entirely.
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### Bonus Tip: Adjust Your Shooting Grip
If your left-eye use is causing frequent accidental touches, consider slightly adjusting your hand placement to minimize contact with the screen or experiment with using the optical viewfinder (OVF) mode, which reduces reliance on the LCD.
Would you like more detailed guidance on setting up these options?
