Tracking subject (Tracking function)

This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame.

  • You can refer to the related functions under “Related Topic” at the bottom of this page.

Setting the start position to track by focusing area ([Tracking] under [Focus Area])

The selected focusing frame is set as the start position to track, and the tracking starts by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

  • This function is available in still image shooting mode.
  • This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].

Changing the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] temporarily ([Tracking On] by Custom Key)

Even [Focus Area] is set to other than [Tracking], you can temporarily change the setting for [Focus Area] to [Tracking] while pressing and holding the key to which you have assigned [Tracking On] function.

  • Assign the [Tracking On] function to a desired key using [Custom Key Setting] or [Custom Key Setting] in advance.
  • This function is available in still image shooting mode and movie shooting mode.
  • You can use this function for shooting still images when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
  • You can use this function for shooting movies when [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] or [Manual Focus].

Hint

  • When [Tracking On + AF On] or [Tracking On + ] is assigned to a custom key using [Custom Key Setting], while the custom key is pressed during still image shooting, autofocus works simultaneously with tracking to keep the subject in focus.

    [Tracking On + AF On]: Tracks the subject in the focus area according to the setting for [Focus Area] before you pressed the custom key.

    [Tracking On + ]: Tracks the subject in the center of the screen despite the setting for [Focus Area] before you pressed the custom key.

Temporarily pausing the tracking function

By pressing the key to which you assigned [Tracking Off on Hold] or [Tracking Off on Toggle] using [Custom Key Setting], you can temporarily pause the tracking function.
Use this function when you are in a shooting situation where it is difficult to keep tracking, or when the tracking frame switches to another subject.

If you press the key to which you assigned [Track Recog Off on Hold] or [Track Recog Off Toggle] using [Custom Key Setting], [Subject Recog in AF] will temporarily switch to [Off], suspending tracking of the recognized subject.
Use this function when the tracking frame switches to an unintended subject.

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