Focus indicator – Sony Alpha 9 User Manual

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Focus indicator

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(lit): The subject is in focus and the focus is locked.

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(flashing): The subject is not in focus.

(lit): The subject is in focus. The focus will be adjusted continuously

according to the movements of the subject.

(lit): Focusing is in progress.

Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus

• Dark and distant subjects

• Subjects with poor contrast

• Subjects seen through glass

• Fast-moving subjects

• Reflective light or shiny surfaces

• Flashing light

• Back-lit subjects

• Continuously repetitive patterns, such as the facades of buildings

• Subjects in the focusing area with different focal distances

Note

• When [Continuous AF] is set, the angle of view may change little by little while

focusing. This does not affect the actual recorded images.

• Even if the focus mode dial is set to AF-S or DMF, the focus mode will switch

to [Continuous AF] when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to

Hint

• In [Continuous AF] mode, you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the

button that has been assigned the [Focus Hold] function (page 170).