Sony NEX-5 α Handbook - Page 24

Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. 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. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: - It is dark and the subject is distant. - The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. - The subject is seen through glass. - The subject is moving quickly. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is flashing. - The subject is backlit. Background Defocus Control (Intelligent Auto) allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out. You can check the defocusing effect on the LCD monitor. Index 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. : Turn up to focus : Turn down to defocus Press [Back] to restore to the original status. 24GB Continued r