Tracking Subject (Tracking Function) - Sony ILCE-7C Help Manual

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Tracking subject (Tracking function)

This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame.
You can set the start position to track by selecting from focusing areas, or by specifying by touch operation. The required
function varies depending on the setting method.
[Tracking On + AF On] is assigned to the AF-ON button when shooting still images in the default settings. The
camera tracks and keeps the focus on the subject while the AF-ON button is being pressed. Shoot images by
pressing the shutter button all the way in while holding down the AF-ON button.
For the examples of usage, etc. of tracking function, refer to the following URL.
For still image shooting:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7c/l/still_tracking.php
For movie shooting:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7c/l/movie_tracking.php
You can refer to the related functions under "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page.
Setting the start position to track by focusing area ([Tracking] under [Focus Area])
The selected focusing frame is set as the start position to track, and the tracking starts by pressing the shutter button
halfway down.
This function is available in still image shooting mode.
This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
Setting the start position to track by touch operation ([Touch Tracking] under [Func. of Touch
Operation])
You can set the subject to track by touching it on the monitor.
This function is available in still image shooting mode and movie shooting mode.
This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [Automatic AF], [Continuous AF], or [DMF].
Changing the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] temporarily ([Tracking On]/[Tracking On + AF
On] under [ Custom Key])
Even when [Focus Area] is not set to [Tracking], you can temporarily change the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking]
and the setting for [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. Press and hold the key to which you have assigned the [Tracking
On]/[Tracking On + AF On] function.
Assign the [Tracking On]/[Tracking On + AF On] function to a desired key using [
This function is available in still image shooting mode.
This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [Automatic AF], [Continuous AF], or [DMF].
Related Topic
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking
Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)
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Custom Key] in advance.