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The focus area may not be displayed in yellow when the lens does not attain proper
focus.
When the light is not strong enough or there is not much contrast in the subject, such as
with monotone and flat surfaces, the focus area may not be displayed in yellow. In that
case, use the outline of the subject as a guide.
Only lenses with in-lens motors (SSM and SAM lenses*) can be used with Direct Manual
Focus.
*
Some SAM lenses do not support Direct Manual Focus. Refer to the operating instructions for your
lens.
When using lenses without in-lens motors (other than SSM and SAM lenses*), the
product may start the initial operation for infinity when used with the AF/MF control
function.
*
Some SAM lenses do not support the AF/MF control function. Refer to the operating instructions for
your lens.
[92] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus
AF-A setup
Sets whether to allow manual fine-adjustment of the focus when the focus mode is set to
[AF-A].
1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [AF-A setup]→ desired setting.
Menu item details
AF-A (default setting):
Switches between [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] according to the movement of the
subject.
DMF:
The focus can be fine-adjusted manually after the focus is set by auto focus function (Direct
Manual Focus).
[93] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus
Priority setup
Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when focus is not achieved in auto focus