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 →
(Camera Settings1) → [
AF System] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- Phase Detection AF:
- Focuses with Phase Detection AF. The focusing speed is very fast.
- Contrast AF:
- Always focuses with Contrast AF. The focusing speed is slower. Use when you cannot focus with [Phase Detection AF].
Note
- When [AF System] is set to [Contrast AF],
(Continuous AF) under [Focus Mode] is unavailable. - The following functions are unavailable when [AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF]:
- [Zone], [Expand Flexible Spot], and [Lock-on AF] in [Focus Area]
- [Eye AF]
- When [AF System] is set to [Phase Detection AF], even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily switch to [AF].
