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Shooting
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Set the focus method using the v/
w switch.
The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs
from that for shooting with Live View.
The autofocus operation when
shooting with the viewfinder can be
set in [AF with Viewfinder] of the A1
menu.
t Memo
• The [AF Mode] and [AF Active Area] settings can be changed
by turning Q or R while pressing b. (p.60)
• When [AF Mode] or [AF Active Area] is assigned to the
function dial, you can change the setting using the Smart
Function. (p.21, p.105)
• In [Hold AF Status], you can set whether to immediately
reactivate autofocus or to maintain the focus for a certain
amount of time before reactivating autofocus when the
subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area
after being focused.
Setting the Focus Method
Shooting with
the viewfinder
TTL phase-matching AF:
Select from x, y, or z mode
which enables automatically switching
between x and y.
Faster autofocus performance than the
contrast detection AF is possible. (p.59)
Shooting with
Live View
Contrast detection AF:
Face Detection and Tracking are available.
(p.61)
Focusing on the Subject Using the f Button
You can use f to focus on the
subject. The f button
operation can be set in [Button
Customization] of the A5 and
C2 menus. (p.102)
Setting the Autofocus when Shooting
with the Viewfinder
A1
AF Mode z, x, y
AF Active Area
Auto (27 AF Points), Zone Select,
Select, Expanded Area AF (S),
Expanded Area AF (M), Expanded
Area AF (L), Spot
AF.S Setting Focus-priority, Release-priority
1st Frame Action in
AF.C
Auto, Focus-priority, Release-priority
Action in AF.C Cont. Auto, Focus-priority, FPS-priority
Hold AF Status Off, Low, Medium, High
AF Mode
AF Active Area
AF.S Setting
1st Frame Action in AF.C
Action in AF.C Cont.
Hold AF Status
AF with Viewfinder
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