Phase Detect. Area

still image

Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF area.

  1. MENU (Focus) → [Focus Area][Phase Detect. Area] → desired setting.

Menu item details

On:
Displays the Phase Detection AF area.
Off:
Does not display the Phase Detection AF area.

Note

  • Phase Detection AF is available only with compatible lenses. If an incompatible lens is attached, you will be unable to use Phase Detection AF. Phase Detection AF may not operate even with some compatible lens, such as lenses purchased in the past that have not been updated.
  • When shooting images using a full-frame-size-compatible lens, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed even if [Phase Detect. Area] is set to [On].
  • When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed.