Priority setup, Af illuminator, Af w/ shutter – Sony DSLR-A700 User Manual
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For details on the operation
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Select a setting for shutter release.
You can set the AF illuminator to on or off. For details on the AF illuminator, see page 54.
• When [AF illuminator] is set to [Off], the AF illuminator of an external flash (not supplied) is not
triggered.
At the default setting, adjusting the focus is carried out by pressing the shutter button halfway
down. You can deactivate this action.
• When it is set to [Off], adjust the focus by pressing the center of the multi-selector. The shutter can be
released even when the focus is not confirmed. This is useful when shooting continuously at the same
focus position. Setting [AF/MF button] to [AF lock] or assigning AF lock to the C (Custom) button can
also adjust the focus.
Priority setup
AF
The shutter cannot be released when the focus is not
confirmed.
Release
The shutter can be released even when the focus is not
confirmed. Select this setting if the shooting opportunity
takes precedence.
AF illuminator
Auto
Automatically fills the AF illuminator if necessary.
Off
Does not fill the AF illuminator.
AF w/ shutter
On
Adjusts the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway
down.
Off
Does not adjust the focus by pressing the shutter button
halfway down.