Selecting the AF Mode

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Select the focusing method to match the position and number of subjects.

In an AF mode other than Pinpoint, you can automatically focus by detecting subjects.

Press [].

The AF mode selection screen appears.

Select the AF mode.

Press character_left character_right to select an item and then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s .

Selection is also possible by pressing [ button_af-mode ].

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icon_af-tracking_blue [Tracking]

( character_reference [Tracking])

icon_23-points-af_blue [Full Area AF]

( character_reference [Full Area AF])

icon_cus-multi-af-horizontal [Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]

( character_reference [Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)])

icon_cus-multi-af-center [Zone]

( character_reference [Zone])

icon_1-area-plus [1-Area+]

( character_reference [1-Area+])

icon_1-point-af_blue [1-Area]

( character_reference [1-Area])

icon_pinpoints-af_blue [Pinpoint]

( character_reference [Pinpoint])

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When the following functions are being used, [ icon_af-tracking ] is not available:

– [Time Lapse Shot]

– [Live View Composite]

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], [ icon_pinpoints-af_blue ] is not available.

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You can set the AF mode items to be displayed on the AF mode selection screen:

( character_reference [Show/Hide AF Mode])

Automatic Detection

When automatic detection is enabled, subjects for recording are automatically detected and the camera focuses.

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Not all subjects can be detected according to the settings.

When [Detecting Subject] ([Type of Subject]) is [ANIMAL], some subjects that are not animals may be detected as animals.

Set [AF Detection Setting] to [ON].

button_menu-set [ icon_picture ]/[ icon_movie ] [ icon_photo-focus ] [AF Detection Setting] [ON]

You can also press character_up in the AF mode selection screen to switch automatic detection [ON]/[OFF].

Select [Detecting Subject].

button_menu-set [ icon_picture ]/[ icon_movie ] [ icon_photo-focus ] [Detecting Subject]

Select [Type of Subject] and [Target Parts].

It is also possible to select by pressing [DISP.] in the AF mode selection screen.

[Type of Subject]	[HUMAN]	Detects humans. Select either [Eye/Face/Body] or [Eye/Face] for the [Target Parts]. [] or [] is displayed on the AF mode icon.
	[ANIMAL]	Detects animals. Select either [Body] or [Eye/Body] for the [Target Parts]. Animals that can be detected are birds, canines (including wolves, etc.), and felines (including lions, etc.). [] or [] is displayed on the AF mode icon.
	[CAR]	Detects cars (mainly for motor sports). [Target Parts] cannot be selected. [] is displayed on the AF mode icon.
	[MOTORCYCLE]	Detects motorcycles (mainly for motor sports). [Target Parts] cannot be selected. [] is displayed on the AF mode icon.
[Target Parts]	Select the part to be brought into focus. This can be set when the [Type of Subject] is either [HUMAN] or [ANIMAL].

character_diamond When [ icon_23-points-af_blue ]

When a subject to be recorded is detected, an AF area is displayed.

If multiple subjects are detected, multiple AF areas are also displayed, and you can select the subject you want to focus on from amongst these.

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Yellow

AF area to be brought into focus.

The camera selects this automatically.

A cross appears in the AF area when a human eye is detected. (A)

White

Displayed when multiple subjects are detected.

character_diamond When [ icon_af-tracking ], [ icon_cus-multi-af-horizontal ], [ icon_cus-mult-af-center ], [ icon_1-area-plus ], or [ icon_1-point-af_blue ]

If even part of a subject to be recorded enters the AF area, it is automatically detected and focused.

If eyes are detected inside the AF area, eye detection (B) works.

It is not possible to change the eye to focus on.

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[AF Detection Setting] is applied to all AF modes excluding [ icon_pinpoints-af ].

When a person’s eyes are detected, the eye closer to the camera will be brought into focus.

The exposure will be adjusted to the face. (When [Metering Mode] is set to [ icon_multi-metering ])

Depending on [Detecting Subject], the number of subjects that can be detected at once with [ icon_23-points-af ] of the AF mode will be different.

[HUMAN] ([Eye/Face/Body], [Eye/Face]): Maximum 15 (maximum 3 bodies detected)

[ANIMAL] ([Body]), [CAR], [MOTORCYCLE]: Maximum 3

[ANIMAL] ([Eye/Body]): Maximum 1

Automatic detection may not be available due to the camera settings.

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You can make it so the metering range for automatic exposure is not prioritized on the eyes and face when automatic detection works:

( character_reference [Face Priority In Multi Metering])

The cross that appears on human eyes when focused can be made to disappear:

( character_reference [Human Eye Detection Display])

[Tracking]

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], the AF area follows the movement of the subject, maintaining focusing.

Start tracking.

Aim the AF area over the subject, and press the shutter button halfway.

The camera will track the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway or pressed fully.

If tracking fails, the AF area blinks red.

When set to [AFS], the focus will be on the AF area position. Tracking will not work.

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How to manipulate the AF area ( character_reference AF Area Operations)

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In [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ]/[S&Q] mode and while recording video, tracking will continue even if the shutter button is released.

To cancel tracking, press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s , or touch [ icon_af-select-off_s ].

Tracking is also available with [AFS].

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When automatic detection is working, the detected subject is tracked.

Set [Metering Mode] to [ icon_multi-metering ] to continue to adjust the exposure as well.

[ icon_af-tracking ] may not be available due to the camera settings.

[Full Area AF]

The camera selects the most optimal AF area to focus.

When multiple AF areas are selected, all selected AF areas will be brought into focus.

When the focus mode is set to [AFC], you can ensure that the focus stays on the subject by recording while keeping the subject within the Full Area AF area.

character_diamond Specify the Subject to Bring into Focus

When automatic detection is [ON], multiple subjects are detected.

When the subject to be brought into focus is shown using the white AF area, you can change this to a yellow AF area.

Touch operations

Touch the subject indicated with the white AF area.

The AF area will change to yellow.

To cancel the setting, touch [ icon_af-select-off_s ].

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Operations with the joystick

Tilt the joystick to character_up character_down character_left character_right .

Each tilt to character_up character_down character_left character_right switches the subject to be brought into focus.

To cancel the setting, press button_menu-set .

Button operations

Press in the AF mode selection screen.

Press to move the position of the AF area.

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When the white AF area changes to yellow, press .

To cancel the setting, press button_menu-set .

character_diamond Setting the AF Area in Any Position

The [ icon_1-point-af_blue ] AF area can be set in any position.

Touch operations

Touch any position on the recording screen and then touch [Set].

Touch [ icon_af-select-off_s ] to return to [ icon_23-points-af_blue ].

Operations with the joystick

Press and hold the joystick.

The [ icon_1-point-af_blue ] AF area is set in the center of the screen.

Either press and hold the joystick again or press button_menu-set to return to [ icon_23-points-af_blue ].

Button operations

Press in the AF mode selection screen.

Press to move the AF area, and then press to confirm.

Press button_menu-set again to return to [ icon_23-points-af_blue ].

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You can move and change the size of the set AF area:

( character_reference AF Area Operations)

[Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]/[Zone]

icon_cus-multi-af-horizontal [Zone(Horizontal/Vertical)]

Within the full area, vertical and horizontal zones can be focused.

Horizontal pattern

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Vertical pattern

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To switch between the horizontal pattern and vertical pattern, press character_up character_down character_left character_right in the AF area setting screen.

How to manipulate the AF area ( character_reference AF Area Operations)

icon_cus-multi-af-center [Zone]

Within the full area, a central oval zone can be focused.

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How to manipulate the AF area ( character_reference AF Area Operations)

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[ icon_cus-multi-af-horizontal ] changes to [ icon_1-point-af_blue ] in the following cases:

– During video recording

– [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode

– [S&Q] mode

[1-Area+]/[1-Area]

icon_1-area-plus [1-Area+]

Emphasis within a single AF area can be focused.

Even when the subject moves out of the single AF area, the subject remains focused in a supplementary AF area (E).

Effective when recording moving subjects that are difficult to track with [ icon_1-point-af_blue ].

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icon_1-point-af_blue [1-Area]

Specify the point to be brought into focus.

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A dot (F) is displayed on the recording screen when a single AF area is reduced to the minimum size. The AF area can be set on the location where the dot is displayed.

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How to manipulate the AF area ( character_reference AF Area Operations)

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It is not possible to reduce a single AF area to the minimum when using the following function:

– During video recording

– [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode

– [S&Q] mode

– [Ex. Tele Conv.]

[Pinpoint]

You can achieve a more precise focus on a small point.

If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets you check the focus will be enlarged.

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The enlarged screen is displayed when you set an AF area.

How to manipulate the AF area ( character_reference AF Area Operations)

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When the focus mode is set to [AFC], [ icon_pinpoints-af ] is not available.

Automatic detection does not work in [ icon_pinpoints-af ].

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When the following functions are being used, [ icon_pinpoints-af ] switches to [ icon_1-point-af_blue ]:

– During video recording

– [ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode

– [S&Q] mode

Operations on the Magnification Window

Button operations	Touch operations	Description of operation
	Touch	Moves [+]. Positions can be moved to the diagonal directions using the joystick.
	Pinch out/pinch in	Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
	—	Enlarges/reduces the screen.
		Switches magnification window (windowed mode1/full screen mode2).
[DISP.]	[Reset]	Quits the enlarged display.

You can enlarge by approx. 3× to 6×.

You can enlarge by approx. 3× to 10×.

You can also take a picture by touching [ icon_touch-p-d-c-shutter_s ].

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You can change the display method of the magnified screen:

( character_reference [Pinpoint AF Setting])