Sony DSLR-A850 - Manual (Page 57)

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ing the shooting
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• You can set the function of the “A” position of the focus mode lever to
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the Recording
menu (page 61).
Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing:
Using the auto focus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 59) or manual focus
(page 60).
• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.
• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.
• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a
building.
• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an
automobile, or the surface of water.
To measure the exact distance to the subject
Focus indicator Status
z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.
lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving
subject. Ready to shoot.
lit Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.
The mark on the camera shows the
location of the image sensor. When you
measure the exact distance between the
camera and the subject, refer to the
position of the horizontal line.