Sony SLT-A35 Instruction Manual page 90

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Presstheshutterbutton halfway
down tocheck thefocus andshoot
theimage.
• When the t_cus is confirmed, the t_cus
indicator changes to • or ((®))(below).
• The AF area where the focus has been
confirmed turns green.
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Focusindicator
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• While the camera is locusing automatically, do not touch the rotating R_cusing ring
of the attached lens.
• To select the AF area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 93).
Focus indicator
Focusindicator Status
• lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
(¢,)) lit Focus is confirraed. Focal point moves lollowing a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
(O) lit
Still locusing. You cannot release the shutter.
• flashing
Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
Subjects
that may
require specialfocusing
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. [n such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 91) or manual focus
(page 94).
• 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.
• Ambient light is not sufficient.
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