Sony DSLR-A700 Manual

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Select a setting for shutter release.

You can set the AF illuminator to on or off. For details on the AF illuminator, see page 54.

• When [AF illuminator] is set to [Off], the AF illuminator of an external flash (not supplied) is not 

triggered.

At the default setting, adjusting the focus is carried out by pressing the shutter button halfway 
down. You can deactivate this action.

• When it is set to [Off], adjust the focus by pressing the center of the multi-selector. The shutter can be 

released even when the focus is not confirmed. This is useful when shooting continuously at the same 
focus position. Setting [AF/MF button] to [AF lock] or assigning AF lock to the C (Custom) button can 
also adjust the focus.

AF

The shutter cannot be released when the focus is not 
confirmed.

Release

The shutter can be released even when the focus is not 
confirmed. Select this setting if the shooting opportunity 
takes precedence.

Auto

Automatically fills the AF illuminator if necessary.

Off

Does not fill the AF illuminator.

On

Adjusts the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway 
down.

Off

Does not adjust the focus by pressing the shutter button 
halfway down.