Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 92
Press the shutter button halfway, down to check the focus and shoot, the image.
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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 (page 93). • The AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. Adjusting the focus AF area Focus indicator (Single-shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press AF) the shutter button halfway down. (Automatic AF) The Focus Mode is switched between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject. When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. • The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus. • Focus-lock cannot be used. (Depth Map Assist Continuous AF) In addition to the Continuous AF function, the camera continues to focus on a subject using the assist area. This option can be selected only when a compatible lens is attached. • The AF assist function works after the camera focuses on a subject using the 19 AF areas. You cannot use only the assist area to focus. Assist area Focus indicator Shooting techniques • Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. • Use [Continuous AF] or [Depth Map Assist Continuous AF] when the subject is in motion. • When you want to focus on a subject that moves from side to side and/or up and down among the 19 AF areas, use [Depth Map Assist Continuous AF]. 92