Sony DSLRA300K Instruction Manual - Page 72

Using the shooting function, Selecting the focus method, Using autofocus

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Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page 72). • The green frames are indicated at an area where the focus has been confirmed. Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 75). Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Ready to shoot. Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to shoot. Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter. Cannot focus. The shutter is locked. 72

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Using the shooting function
Selecting the focus method
There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
•
To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 75).
Focus indicator
Using autofocus
1
Set the focus mode switch to AF.
2
Press the shutter button halfway
down to check the focus and shoot
the image.
•
When the focus is confirmed, the focus
indicator changes to
z
or
(page 72).
•
The green frames are indicated at an
area where the focus has been
confirmed.
Focus area sensor
Focus indicator
Shooting technique
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.
Focus area