Using AF (Video)

This section describes the use of AF when video recording.

In “5. Focus/Zoom”, the functions described work with both pictures and video.

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You can select how to set the focus in AF when recording videos.

button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_photo-focus ] Select [Continuous AF]

[MODE1]	The camera continues to automatically focus only during recording.
[MODE2]	When recording with [] mode, the camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects during recording standby and during recording.
[OFF]	The camera maintains the focus point at the start of recording.

In the [iA] mode, the camera automatically keeps focusing during recording standby, irrespective of the [Continuous AF] setting.

Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, the AF operation sound may be recorded during video recording.

If the operation sound bothers you, we recommend recording with [Continuous AF] set to [OFF].

If the zoom is operated while recording videos, the subject may take a while to come into focus.

When the following function is being used, [MODE1] switches to [MODE2]:

– HDMI output ([ icon_mode-p-motion_table ] mode)

[MODE2] does not work during recording standby in the following cases:

– In low light situations

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You can fine-adjust the focusing method for video recording using [Continuous AF].

button_menu-set [ icon_movie ] [ icon_photo-focus ] Select [AF Custom Setting(Video)]

[ON]	Enables the following settings.
[OFF]	Disables the following settings.
[SET]	[AF Speed] [] side: Focus moves at a faster speed. [] side: Focus moves at a slower speed.
	[AF Sensitivity] [] side: When the distance to the subject changes significantly, the camera immediately readjusts the focus. [] side: When the distance to the subject changes significantly, the camera waits for a little before readjusting the focus.