AF System (still image)
Sets the focus detection system (Phase Detection AF/Contrast AF) when you attach an A-mount lens using an LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
- MENU →
(Custom Settings) → [
AF System] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- Phase Detection AF:
- Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing speed is faster than in [Contrast AF] mode, but focusing is limited to within the phase detection focus area.
- Contrast AF:
- Always focuses with Contrast AF. You can focus anywhere on the monitor, but the focusing speed is slower than in [Phase Detection AF] mode.
Note
- When [AF System] is set to [Contrast AF],
(Continuous AF) under [Focus Mode] is unavailable. - When [AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Zone] and [Lock-on AF] under [Focus Area] are unavailable.
- When [AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], [Eye AF] is unavailable.