Sony DSLR-A290 - Manual (Page 71)

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ing the shooting
function
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To measure the exact distance to the subject
Notes
• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the
focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject
and the camera.
• When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not
achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF. To switch to auto
focus, set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF.
To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function
MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off]
• When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-
A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start
AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below
the viewfinder may be activated.
The mark located on the top of the
camera shows the location of the image
sensor*. When you measure the exact
distance between the camera and the
subject, refer to the position of the
horizontal line.
* The image sensor is the part of the
camera that acts as the film.
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)
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Place the subject within the AF
area and press the shutter button
halfway down.
The focus and exposure are fixed.