Sony a9, Instruction Manual

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ILCE-9
d-830-100-11 (1)
GB
55
Shoo
ting
Note
• If the setting for [ Switch V/H AF Area] is changed, the focus settings for
each camera orientation will not be retained.
• The [Focus Area] and the position of the focusing frame will not change even
when [ Switch V/H AF Area] is set to [AF Point + AF Area] or [AF Point Only]
in the following situations:
– When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Movie], or
[S&Q Motion]
– While the shutter button is pressed halfway down
– During movie shooting
– While using the digital zoom function
– While the auto-focusing is activated
– When [Focus Settings] are activated
– During continuous shooting
– During the countdown for the self-timer
– When [Focus Magnifier] is activated
• When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is
vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last
focus setting.
• The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up
or down.
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 Settings 2)

[ Custom Key] or
[ Custom Key]

desired button

[AF/MF Control Hold] or
[AF/MF Ctrl Toggle].
AF/MF Control Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held
down.
AF/MF Ctrl Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is
pressed again.
Note
• You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button],
[Right Button] or [Down Button] of the control wheel.