Recording images with the hologram AF

The hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. When not using this function, set [Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 115).

ON appears on the screen and the hologram AF emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

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•If hologram AF light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast, focus will not be achieved. (An approximate distance of 0.5 m to 2.8 m (19 3/4 inches to 110 1/4 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 98 1/2 inches) (T) is recommended.)

•Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

•When the focus preset distance is set (page 48), the hologram AF does not function.

•If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.

•The hologram AF emitter emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at close range is not recommended.

•Do not block the hologram AF emitter during recording.

•The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.

•When you mount an adaptor ring (not supplied) or telephoto end conversion lens (not supplied) to the camera, the hologram AF light is blocked. We recommend using hologram AF together with the Sony HVL-F32X flash.

•The hologram AF does not function when SCN

is set to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode).

About Hologram AF

“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill light system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than conventional high- brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for human eyes.

*Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base

30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product as safe, under the condition that a human can look at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.

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