Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 105

Adjusting the focus 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus. 3 Turn the focusing ring to fine-tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down. Note • Some SAM lenses are not compatible with the Direct manual focus function. Refer to the operating instructions of your lens to find out if your lens is compatible with it. The Direct manual focus function on the lens When the lens is equipped with the Direct manual focus function and the focus mode is set to [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF], you can finely adjust the focus with the focusing ring after focus is lock (For example, the DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM). AF/MF control You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without changing the camera composition (AF/MF control). Press the AF/MF button. AF/MF button In auto focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the manual focus. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring. In manual focus mode: The focus mode is Focusing ring switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is locked. • You can maintain the selected mode without pressing and holding the AF/ MF button when [AF/MF button] is set in the Custom menu (page 176). Adjusting the focus 105