Sony DSLR-A900 User Guide
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• You can set the function of the “A” position of the focus mode lever to
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the
Recording
menu (page 112).
Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing:
Using the auto focus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 61) or manual focus
(page 62).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
Using the auto focus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 61) or manual focus
(page 62).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
To measure the exact distance to the subject
Focus indicator
Status
z
lit
Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
lit
Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
subject. Ready to shoot.
lit
Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z
flashing
Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
The
mark on the camera shows the
location of the image sensor. When you
measure the exact distance between the
camera and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.
measure the exact distance between the
camera and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.