Sony a (alpha) slt-a33 User Manual

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Using 
the s
h
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Fn button t  
(AF 
area) 
t Select the desired setting
Notes
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama or Scene 
Selection, or the Smile Shutter is activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you 
cannot select the other settings.
• The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter 
button is pressed all the way down without pause.
Selecting the focus area (AF area)
Select the desired AF area to suit the 
shooting conditions or your preference. 
The AF area where the focus has been 
confirmed turns green and the other AF 
areas disappear.
AF area
 (Wide)
The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used in 
focusing.
 (Spot)
The camera uses the AF area located in the center area 
exclusively.
 (Local)
Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus 
from among 15 AF areas with the control button. Press the 
AF button to display the setup screen and select the desired 
area.