Priority Set In Af-C; Af Illuminator - Sony a9 Instruction Manual

Priority Set in AF-C

Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus
when the continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion.
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desired setting.
AF: Prioritizes focusing. The shutter will not be released until the subject
is in focus.
Release: Prioritizes the shutter's release. The shutter will be released even
if the subject is out of focus.
Balanced Emphasis: Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing
and shutter release.
AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject
in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter button
halfway down and locking the focus, the AF illuminator lights up to allow
the camera to focus easily.
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desired setting.
Auto: The AF illuminator lights up automatically in dark surroundings.
Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.
Note
• You cannot use [
– When the shooting mode is set to either [Movie] or [S&Q Motion].
– When the focus mode is set to [Continuous AF].
– When [Focus Magnifier] is activated (page 70).
– When a Mount Adaptor is attached.
• If the Multi Interface Shoe is equipped with a flash with an AF illuminator
function, when the flash is turned on, the AF illuminator will turn on as well.
• The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health
GB
hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.
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(Camera Settings 1)  [Priority Set in AF-C] 
(Camera Settings 1)  [
AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
AF Illuminator] 