Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 99

Adjusting the focus 3 Press the AF RANGE button again to lock the distance. • The limit range indicator remains displayed. • The AF area and assist area that overlap with the subject located within the AF range you set turn to yellow. To cancel the AF Range Control function Press the AF RANGE button again. Shooting techniques • Adjust the AF range to position V (the focus position of the lens) within the range after you focus on the subject you want to shoot. • Adjust the AF range to set the subject to be within or outside the range by checking the yellow points of the AF area and assist area. Notes • This function cannot be used with the manual focus or movie recording. • When a lens equipped with a focus range limiter function is attached, do not use this function with the AF Range Control function on the camera. Use either of the function. • The shooting distance value is not displayed with a lens that does not have a distance encoder feature. • The shooting distance value is provided as a guide. • The AF range and shooting distance value may not be the same as the actual focus position of the lens. • The actual AF range may not be the same as that of the yellow points of the AF area and assist area. • If the focus is not achieved, the AF area and assist area may not turn yellow. • You cannot use this function with the direct manual focus function, except when the lens is equipped with a motor (SSM, SAM lenses*). * Some SAM lenses may not be compatible with the direct manual focus function. Refer to the operating instructions of the lens. • The initial movement that sets the value to infinity may be performed when you use this function with the AF/MF control function, except when the lens is equipped with a motor (SSM, SAM lenses*). * Some SAM lenses may not be compatible with the AF/MF control function. Refer to the operating instructions of the lens. 99 Adjusting the focus