Sony ILCE-7 How To Use Manual page 63

Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an
extremely small subject in a narrow area.
On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by
rotating the control wheel.
[47] Using shooting functions > Adjusting the focus
Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.
1. MENU →
2. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down.
The focus is locked.
3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original
position to re-compose the shot.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture.
[48] Using shooting functions > Adjusting the focus
Manual Focus
When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.
1. MENU →
2. Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus.
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF].
(Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus].