Using AF

[AF Custom Setting(Photo)]

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AF (Auto Focus) refers to automatic focusing.

Select the focus mode and the AF mode appropriate for the subject and scene.

Set the focus mode to [S] or [C].

Set the focus mode lever. ( character_reference Selecting the Focus Mode)

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Select the AF mode.

Press [ button_af-mode ] to display the AF mode selection screen, and set using button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s . ( character_reference Selecting the AF Mode)

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

In [iA] mode, each press of [ button_af-mode ] switches between [ icon_auto-af ] and [ icon_af-tracking_blue ]. ( character_reference AF Mode)

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Press the shutter button halfway.

The AF operates.

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	Focus
	In focus	Not in focus
Focus icon (A)	Lights	Blinking
AF area (B)	Green	Red
AF beep	Two beeps	—

Low illumination AF

In dark environments, low illumination AF automatically operates, and the focus icon is indicated as [ icon_low-af ].

Achieving focus may take more time than usual.

Starlight AF

If the camera detects stars in the night sky after determining low illumination AF, then Starlight AF will be activated.

When focus is achieved, the focus icon will display [ icon_star-af ], and the AF area will be displayed on the area in focus.

Edges of the screen cannot detect Starlight AF.

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You can also activate AF by pressing [AF ON].

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Subjects and recording conditions that make focusing difficult with AF mode

– Fast-moving subjects

– Extremely bright subjects

– Subjects without contrast

– Subjects recorded through windows

– Subjects near shiny objects

– Subjects in very dark locations

– When recording subjects both distant and near

You can change the operation of AF-ON so that AF prioritizes subjects close by.

This function is useful when the camera mistakenly focuses on the background:

[] [] [Fn Button Set] [Setting in REC mode] [AF-ON : Near Shift] ( character_reference Fn Buttons)

You can change the operation of AF-ON so that AF prioritizes subjects far away.

This function is useful when taking pictures through fences or nets:

[] [] [Fn Button Set] [Setting in REC mode] [AF-ON : Far Shift] ( character_reference Fn Buttons)

When the following operations are performed while recording with [AFC], it may take some time for the camera to focus:

– When zooming from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end

– When the subject is suddenly changed from one far away to one close by

If using the zoom after achieving focus, the focus may be erroneous. In that case, re-adjust the focus.

When camera shake reduces, it is possible to focus automatically:

[] [] [Quick AF] ( character_reference [Quick AF])

You can change the settings so that AF does not function when the shutter button is pressed halfway:

[] [] [Half-Press Shutter] ( character_reference [Half-Press Shutter])

The AF beep volume and sound can be changed:

[] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Beep] [AF Beep Volume]/[AF Beep Tone] ( character_reference [Beep])

character_diamond Magnify the AF Area Position ([AF-Point Scope])

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This magnifies the focus point when the AF mode is [ icon_1-area-plus ], [ icon_1-point-af_blue ], or [ icon_pinpoints-af_blue ]. (In other AF modes, the center of the screen is magnified.)

You can check focus and observe an enlarged subject as with a telephoto lens.

Enlarge the AF area position by pressing and holding the Fn button.

When the screen is enlarged, pressing the shutter button halfway re-acquires focus in a small central AF area.

When the screen is enlarged, turn image_front-dial_s or image_rear-dial_s to adjust the magnification.

Use image_front-dial_s for more detailed adjustments.

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When the screen is enlarged, [AFC] changes to [AFS].

When the following functions are being used, AF-Point Scope does not work:

– Video recording/[Post-Focus]

– [6K/4K Pre-Burst]

– [Miniature Effect] ([Filter Settings])

– [Multiple Exposure]

You can change the display method of the magnified screen:

[] [] [AF-Point Scope Setting] ( character_reference [AF-Point Scope Setting])

[AF Custom Setting(Photo)]

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Select features of AF operation when recording using [AFC] that are appropriate for the subject and scene.

Each of these features can be further customized.

Set the focus mode to [AFC]. (Selecting the Focus Mode)

Set [AF Custom Setting(Photo)].

button_menu-set [ icon_picture ] [ icon_photo-focus ] [AF Custom Setting(Photo)]

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[Set 1]

Basic general-purpose setting.

[Set 2]

Suggested for situations where the subject moves at a constant speed in one direction.

[Set 3]

Suggested when the subject moves randomly, and other objects may be in the scene.

[Set 4]

Suggested for situations where the speed of the subject changes significantly.

When the following function is being used, [AF Custom Setting(Photo)] is not available:

– [6K/4K PHOTO]

character_diamond Adjusting AF Custom Settings

Press to select the AF Custom setting type.

Press to select items and press to adjust.

To reset settings to the default, press [DISP.].

Press or .

[AF Sensitivity]	Sets the tracking sensitivity for the movement of subjects.
	[]	When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera re-adjusts the focus immediately. You can bring different subjects into focus one after another.
	[]	When the distance to the subject changes drastically, the camera waits for a short period of time before re-adjusting the focus. This allows you to prevent the focus from being accidentally re-adjusted when, for example, an object moves across the image.
[AF Area Switching Sensitivity]	Sets the sensitivity for switching the AF area to match subject movement. (When in an AF mode where the AF area uses 225-area focusing)
	[]	When the subject moves out of the AF area, the camera immediately switches the AF area to keep the subject in focus.
	[]	The camera switches the AF area at a gradual pace. Effects caused by a slight movement of the subject or by obstacles in front of the camera will be minimized.
[Moving Subject Prediction]	Sets the level of movement prediction for changes in the speed of subject movement. At larger setting values, the camera tries to maintain focus by responding even to sudden movements of the subject. However, the camera becomes more sensitive to slight movements of the subject, so focusing may become unstable.
	[0]	This is suited to a subject with minimal changes in speed.
	[1]	These are suited to a subject that changes its speed.
	[2]