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Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the focus
• To select the AF area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 95).
• To change the focusing speed, set up [AF drive speed] (page 38).
Notes
• While the camera is focusing automatically, some lenses do not allow you to touch
the rotating focusing ring.
• The assist area of the [Depth Map Assist Continuous AF] function may not work
properly in the following cases:
– Under insufficient light.
– When the drive mode is set to Hi of [Cont. Shooting] or bracket.
– When the exposure mode is set to Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE or [Sports
Action] in Scene Selection.
Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 94) or manual focus
(page 101).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
• Ambient light is not sufficient.
Focus indicator Status
z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
lit Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.