Sony A900 Instruction Manual page 59

• You can set the function of the "A" position of the focus mode lever to
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the
menu (page 63).
Focus indicator
Focus indicator
z lit
lit
lit
z flashing
Subjects that may require special focusing:
Using the auto focus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 61) or manual focus
(page 62).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
To measure the exact distance to the subject
The mark on the camera shows the
location of the image sensor. When you
measure the exact distance between the
camera and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.
Status
Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
Recording
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