Phase Detection Af - Sony ILCE-6700 Help Manual

Hint
When [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot] or [Expand Spot], you can move the focusing frame over a greater distance at a time by
setting [ AF Frame Move Amt] to [Large].
You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On], and set
[Touch Func. in Shooting] under [Shooting Screen] in [Touch Panel Settings] to [Touch Focus] beforehand.
Note
You cannot perform functions assigned to the control wheel or the custom button 3 while moving the focusing frame.
To track the subject temporarily when shooting still images and movies (Tracking On)
You can temporarily change the setting for [
key to which you have assigned [Tracking On] with [
The [ Focus Area] setting before you activated [Tracking On] will switch to the equivalent [Tracking] setting.
For example:
[ Focus Area] before you activate [Tracking On]
[Wide]
[Spot: S]
[Expand Spot]

Phase detection AF

When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the
phase detection AF and contrast AF.
Note
Phase detection AF is available only when a compatible lens is attached. If you use a lens that does not support phase detection
AF, you cannot use the following functions.
[Automatic AF]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]
[AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity]
[AF Transition Speed]
Also, even if you use a previously purchased applicable lens, the phase detection AF might not function unless you update the
lens.
Related Topic
Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode)
Touch Operation
Touch Panel Settings
Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus)
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera's orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)
Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration)
Focus Area] to [Tracking] while pressing and holding down the custom
Custom Key/Dial Set.] or [
[ Focus Area] while [Tracking On] is active
[Tracking: Wide]
[Tracking: Spot S]
[Tracking: Expand Spot]
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Custom Key/Dial Set.] in advance.