Setting Guide (For Still Photography)

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To focus on the faces or eyes of dogs
and cats (animal-detection AF), se-
lect [Wide-area AF (L-animals)] or
[Auto-area AF (animals)] for AF-ar-
ea mode.
Basic Settings for Animal Portraits
The following are the recommended settings for portraits
of dogs and cats:
Photo shooting menuPhoto shooting menu
Focus mode Continuous AF
AF-area mode Wide-area AF (L-animals)
Silent photography O
Custom Settings menuCustom Settings menu
a11 Built-in AF-assist illuminator O
d5 Shutter type Auto
AF‑Area Mode: Choose “
Wide-Area AF (L-Animals)Wide-Area AF (L-Animals)”!
When this option is selected, the
camera detects and focuses on the
faces or eyes of dogs and cats in the
active focus area (animal-detection
AF), making this a good choice when
you want to focus on a particular animal portrait subject.
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Animal‑Detection AF