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Sony alpha9 User Manual

Sony alpha9
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2019 Sony Corporation Printed in JapanSep. 2019
AF Setup Quick Guide
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Sony alpha9 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor Size35.6 x 23.8 mm
ISO Range100-51200 (expandable to 50-204800)
Autofocus Points693 phase-detection points
Continuous Shooting Speed20 fps
Weight673 g (with battery and memory card)
Dimensions126.9 x 95.6 x 63.0 mm
SensorCMOS
Shutter Speed1/32000 to 30 sec
Video Resolution4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Viewfinder3, 686, 400 dots OLED
Screen3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1, 440, 000 dots
Battery LifeApprox. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor)
Memory Card SlotsDual SD card slots
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

Summary

Introduction to AF Setup

Frequently Used Focus Controls

Drive Mode Dial

Controls camera drive modes like single shot, continuous, self-timer, and bracket.

Focus Mode Dial

Selects the autofocus mode, such as AF-S, AF-C, DMF, and MF.

MENU Button Functionality

Accesses camera settings, network, playback, setup, and custom menus.

AF-ON Button

Enables autofocus activation without half-pressing the shutter button.

Multi-selector Navigation

Used to move the focus area and navigate menus.

Main Focus Settings

Focus Mode Selection

Choose the appropriate autofocus mode (AF-S, AF-C, DMF, MF) based on subject and motion.

Focus Area Selection

Define the active autofocus area (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Tracking).

Real-time Tracking Focus Area

Sets the initial focus area for tracking moving subjects across the screen.

Real-time Eye AF Subject Detection

Activates Eye AF for either Human or Animal subjects for precise focusing.

Real-time Eye AF Eye Selection

Allows selection of the right or left eye for Eye AF focusing.

AF-C Priority Setting

Configures shutter release behavior in continuous AF based on subject focus.

AF Tracking Sensitivity Adjustment

Controls how AF tracking responds when subjects temporarily lose focus.

Focus Area Orientation Matching

Automatically adjusts focus area based on camera's horizontal or vertical orientation.

Recommended Settings for Events and Subjects

Ball Games 1: Soccer / Football, Futsal, Handball

AF settings for soccer, futsal, and handball.

Ball Games 2: Basketball, Volleyball

AF settings for basketball and volleyball.

Ball Games 3: Tennis

AF settings for tennis.

Ball Games 4: Rugby

AF settings for rugby.

Ball Games 5: American Football

AF settings for American football.

Athletics / Track and Field 1: High jump, Pole vault

AF settings for high jump and pole vault.

Winter Sports 2: Speed skating

AF settings for speed skating.

Winter Sports 4: Ice hockey

AF settings for ice hockey.

Winter Sports 5: Curling

AF settings for curling.

Motor Sports 2: Motocross

AF settings for motocross.

Water Sports: Swimming

AF settings for swimming.

Other Sports 1: Cycling

AF settings for cycling.

Other Sports 2: Archery, Horse racing, Sepak takraw

AF settings for archery, horse racing, and sepak takraw.

Other Sports 3: Speedboat racing

AF settings for speedboat racing.

Other Sports 4: Canoeing, Equestrian events

AF settings for canoeing and equestrian events.

Other Sports 5: Judo

AF settings for judo.

Other Sports 6: Kendo

AF settings for kendo.

Other Sports 7: Fencing

AF settings for fencing.

Other Sports 9: Golf

AF settings for golf.

Non-sport categories 1: Trains and other railed vehicles

AF settings for trains and other rail vehicles.

Non-sport categories 2: Wild birds

AF settings for wild birds.

Non-sport categories 3: Airplanes, Air shows

AF settings for airplanes and air shows.

Non-sport categories 4: Wild animals

AF settings for wild animals.

Recommended Settings by Scene Type

Scene Type 1: General AF for Wide Range of Moving Subjects

General AF setup for a wide range of moving subjects in common situations.

Scene Type 2: Accurate Tracking with Obstacles

For accurate subject tracking where obstacles might briefly obscure the subject.

Scene Type 3: Smooth Subject Switching

Switch smoothly between different subjects while shooting.

Scene Type 4: Continuous Tracking of Single Subject

For accurate subject tracking where a single subject needs to be continuously tracked.

Scene Type 5: Fast or Erratic Subjects

For fast or erratic subjects that move in unpredictable ways.

Scene Type 6: Wide AF Area for Framing Freedom

Take advantage of a wide AF area for maximum framing and composition freedom.

Customizing Camera Settings

Customizing Button Settings

Assign desired functions to camera buttons like C1, C2, C3, C4, AF-ON, and Fn.

Recall Custom Setting During Hold

Register shooting settings for temporary recall when a custom button is held.

My Menu Customization

Register desired menu items to My Menu for quick access.

Customizing the Fn (Function) Button

Register frequently used functions to the Fn button for fast access.

Customizing the Eye AF Function

Assign Eye AF activation to a selected button for quick access.

Silent Shutter Functionality

Using Electronic Shutter

Enables silent shooting by using the electronic shutter type.

Managing Audio Signals

Controls audio signal settings, including enabling/disabling them.

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