Sony ILCE-9M2 Operating Instructions - Page 46

To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.  Turn the focus mode dial to select AF-S (Single-shot AF). ••Turn the focus mode dial while holding down the focus mode dial lock release button.  Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. ••If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject, set [Focus Area] to [Center] or [Flexible Spot].  Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to recompose the shot.  Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Hint ••When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. In [Continuous AF] mode, lights up and the beep indicating that the focus has been achieved does not sound. ••An icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed. GB 46