Sony ILCE-7SM3 Operating Instructions - Page 31
Focus indicator, Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus, flashing
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Using the shooting functions Focus indicator (lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked. (flashing): The subject is not in focus. (lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress. Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus ••Dark and distant subjects ••Subjects with poor contrast ••Subjects seen through glass ••Fast-moving subjects ••Reflective light or shiny surfaces ••Flashing light ••Back-lit subjects ••Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings ••Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances Hint ••In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function. ••When you set the focus to infinity in the [Manual Focus] mode or the [DMF] mode, make sure that the focus is on a sufficiently distant subject by checking the monitor or the viewfinder. Note ••[Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports phase detection AF (page 35). ••When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set, the angle of view may change little by little while focusing. This does not affect the actual recorded images. ••Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to (S&Q Motion). GB 31