Sony NEX-6 Manual page 6

Freezing moments in time
with speed and precision
Point of focus
Phase-detection AF
Contrast-detection AF
Fast Hybrid AF system
Phase-detection AF Contrast-detection AF
Employs two
AF methods
Conventional AF system
Contrast-detection AF
New autofocus system for
DSLR-like response
NEX-6 is equipped with Sony's Fast
Hybrid AF* — an innovation that
combines the hyper-responsiveness
of phase-detection AF with the preci-
sion of contrast-detection AF. First,
fast phase-detection AF quickly
moves the lens to bring the subject
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Area covered by 99-point phase-detection AF.
Conventional AF systems sometimes fail to focus on subjects set against a high-contrast background.
into near focus after which highly
precise contrast-detection AF finishes
focusing. It all happens in the blink
of an eye so you're always assured of
capturing every fleeting moment.
* See "Lens support for Fast Hybrid AF" on the back cover for
details on compatible lenses.
Four focus modes cover
any scene or subject
Matching the focus mode to the
subject assures super-sharp results.
Choose from Single-shot AF for static
subjects, Continuous AF for moving
subjects and Manual Focus or Direct
Manual Focus (DMF) for close-ups.