Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCA-68

AF Range Control

You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground. The [AF Range Control] function is assigned to the C2 (Custom 2) button with the default settings.

  1. Press the C2 (Custom 2) button (A).

  2. Set the maximum shooting distance using the control dial and set the minimum shooting distance using the control wheel.
    • Focus areas of the subject that are within the set AF range area will be displayed in yellow.
  3. Press the C2 (Custom 2) button again and decide the shooting distance.
    • The restricted area will remain displayed.
    • Focus areas of the subject that are within the set distance will be displayed in yellow.

To end the AF range control function

Press the C2 (Custom 2) button again.

Hint

  • After adjusting the focus to the desired subject, restrict the AF range so that the lens focus indicator falls within the set range.
  • Set the AF range to within or outside the restricted value while watching the yellow focus area.

Note

  • [AF Range Control] cannot be used in Manual focus mode or when shooting movies.
  • If you change the lens, the set AF range will be reset.
  • When you are using a lens equipped with a focus range limit function, do not use the camera’s [AF Range Control] function at the same time. Use the function on either the lens or the camera.
  • If you use a lens that is not equipped with a distance encoder, the shooting distance is not displayed.
  • The shooting distance value is an estimate.
  • The set value of the AF range, the shooting distance value, and the actual focus point may differ slightly.
  • The actual set AF range and the yellow guide of the focus area may not correspond.
  • The focus area may not be displayed in yellow when the lens does not attain proper focus.
  • When the light is not strong enough or there is not much contrast in the subject, such as with monotone and flat surfaces, the focus area may not be displayed in yellow. In that case, use the outline of the subject as a guide.
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