Manual Focus; Focus Area - Sony ILCE-7 How To Use Manual

The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF] when
the subject is motionless.
(Continuous AF):
The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use
this when the subject is in motion.
(DMF):
Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination.

(Manual Focus):

Adjusts the focus manually.
Note
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Once you change the focus method, the distance of the focus you set up is cleared.
When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is
achieved.
[46] Using shooting functions > Adjusting the focus

Focus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto
focus mode.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Wide:
Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is
displayed around the area that is in focus.
Zone:
Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus. A zone consists of nine focus areas, and the
product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus.
Center:
Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF
lock function, you can compose the image you want.
Flexible Spot:
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting.