Sony ILCE-9M2 Operating Instructions - Page 124

Note ••The default setting for the [Zoom Setting] is [Optical zoom only]. ••The default setting for the [ JPEG Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom, change [ JPEG Image Size] to [M] or [S]. ••The Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom functions are not available when shooting in the following situations: --[ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. --[ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. --During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with the [ Frame Rate] set to [120fps]/[100fps] --During continuous shooting with [ Shutter Type] set to [Auto] or [Electronic Shutter] ••You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. ••When a power zoom lens is mounted, you cannot use [Zoom] under MENU. If you enlarge image past the optical zoom range, the product automatically switches to another [Zoom] function than the optical zoom. ••When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focusing frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area. ••When you use the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function, [Metering Mode] is locked to [Multi]. ••When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function, the following functions are not available: --Face/Eye Priority in AF --Face Priority in Multi Metering --Tracking function ••To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the desired key using [ Custom Key] (page 179). Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom. 1 MENU  (Camera Settings 2)  [Zoom Setting]  [ClearImage Zoom] or [Digital Zoom]. 2 When a power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever or the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects. ••When you exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom, the camera GB 124 automatically switches to another zoom than the optical zoom.