Manual Focus - Sony a7s II How To Use Manual

The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved.
Off:
The focus area is displayed all the time.
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Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.
1. MENU →
2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down.
The focus is locked.
3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the
original position to re-compose the shot.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture.
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Manual Focus

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus
manually. The setting applies to both still images and movies.
1. MENU →
2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus.
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF].
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].
Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the focus