Note
Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode]
is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus], etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:
When the person is wearing sunglasses.
When the front hair covers the person’s eyes.
In low-light or back-lit conditions.
When the eyes are closed.
When the person is in the shade.
When the person is out of focus.
Hint
When the camera focuses on the eyes and [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On], a detection
frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes. When [Smile/Face Detect.]
is set to [Off], a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time.
Note
You cannot set the [Eye AF] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button].
[73] How to Use
Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus
AF drive speed (movie)
You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF drive speed] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Fast:
Sets the AF drive speed to fast. This mode is suitable for shooting active scenes, such as
sports.
Normal (default setting):
Sets the AF drive speed to normal.
Slow:
Sets the AF drive speed to slow. With this mode, the focus switches smoothly when the
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