Sony A6500 - Focus Standard

[33] Shooting Auto focus
Focus Standard
If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can recall useful functions such
as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on the focus area settings.
When [Focus Area] is set to [Zone], [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot]:
You can move the position of the focus area using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control
wheel.
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Center]:
When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], [Center Lock-on AF] is activated by pressing the
key. The camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and starts
tracking by pressing the center of the control wheel.
When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [Off], the camera focuses on the center point.
Note
You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button].
[34] Shooting Auto focus
AF/MF control
You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting
without changing your holding position.
MENU →
(Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → desired button, then
assign the [Focus Standard] function to the button.
1
Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned.
What you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the settings for [Focus Area]
and [Center Lock-on AF].
2
Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AF/MF position, then press the AF/MF
button.
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