Sony SLT-A99V User Manual

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Adjusting the focus

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To cancel the AF Range Control function

Press the AF RANGE button again.

• 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.

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.

Shooting techniques