Object Tracking - Sony SLT-A57 &alpha Handbook

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setting
• Since the camera uses the built-in flash as an AF illuminator, press the
button to open the flash.
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus Mode] is set to
(Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in
(The or
• The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.
• When an external flash (sold separately) that is equipped with an AF
illuminator is attached, the AF illuminator of the external flash is used.
Push the built-in flash down.
• AF illuminator does not operate when [Smile Shutter] is set to [On].

Object Tracking

Keeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it. The Object
Tracking function is set to [On] in the default setting.
1
Press the center of the control button on the recording
information display.
A target frame appears.
• To turn off the Object Tracking function, press the Fn button, then set it to
[Off].
2
Align the target frame with the
subject to be tracked, and press
the center of the control button.
The camera starts tracking the subject.
• To cancel this tracking feature, press
the center again.
3
Press the shutter button to shoot the subject.
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2 t [AF Illuminator] t Select the desired
indicator lights.)
Adjusting the focus
(Automatic AF).
Target frame