Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual
Us
ing the shooting
ing the shooting
function
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Using the shooting function
Selecting the focus method
There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
Depending on the lens, the method for switching between the auto focus
and manual focus is different.
Depending on the lens, the method for switching between the auto focus
and manual focus is different.
The type of lens
The switch to be
used
used
To switch to auto
focus
focus
To switch to manual
focus
focus
The lens is
equipped with a
focus mode switch
equipped with a
focus mode switch
Lens (Always set
the focus mode
switch on the
camera to AF.)
the focus mode
switch on the
camera to AF.)
Set the focus mode
switch on the lens to
AF.
switch on the lens to
AF.
Set the focus mode
switch on the lens to
MF.
switch on the lens to
MF.
The lens is not
equipped with a
focus mode switch
equipped with a
focus mode switch
Camera
Set the focus mode
switch on the camera
to AF.
switch on the camera
to AF.
Set the focus mode
switch on the camera
to MF.
switch on the camera
to MF.
Using autofocus
1
Set the focus mode switch on the
camera to AF.
camera to AF.
2
When the lens is equipped with
the focus mode switch, set it to
AF.
the focus mode switch, set it to
AF.
3
Look into the viewfinder.
The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start
AF).
AF).