Sony SLT-A57M α Handbook - Page 110

3 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 (below). • The AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. Adjusting the focus AF area Focus indicator Note • While the camera is focusing automatically, do not touch the rotating focusing ring. Shooting technique • To select the AF area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 113). 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. Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 111) or manual focus (page 116). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area. • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. • Ambient light is not sufficient. 110