Sony DSLR-A300/A350 User Manual

Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting

Notes
• The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter 

button is pressed all the way down without pause.

• The green frames that are displayed when the focus has been confirmed indicate the 

area used for focusing. They do not indicate the size of the area. The AF area and the 
frames may not be located on the same position. This is not a malfunction.

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can 
adjust the focus manually.

Selecting the focus area (AF area)

Select the desired AF are to suit the 
shooting conditions or your preference. 
The green frames are indicated at an area 
where the focus has been confirmed.
• The area used for focusing is 

illuminated briefly in viewfinder mode.

Area

The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in 
focusing within the AF area. If you press and hold the center 
of the controller, you can adjust the focus using the spot AF 
area.

The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively.

Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus 
from among nine areas with the controller during the 
shooting. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the 
controller.

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

AF area