Sony ILCE-9 Instruction Manual Large File - 14.58 MB - Page 55

Shooting To move the focus area ••You can move the focus area in [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], or [Zone] by operating the multi-selector. If you assign [Focus Standard] to the center of the multi-selector beforehand, you can move the focusing frame back to the center of the monitor by pressing the center of the multi-selector. ••You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Hint ••In the default settings, [Focus Area] is assigned to the C2 button. Note ••[Focus Area] is locked to [Wide] in the following situations: --[Intelligent Auto] ••The focus area may not light up during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down at once. ••When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or , or during movie shooting, [Lock-on AF] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area]. Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and contrast AF. Note ••Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached. If you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot use [ AF Track Sens], [ AF Track Sens] or [ AF drive speed]. Also, even if you use a previously purchased applicable lens, the phase detection AF might not function unless you update the lens. GB 55