Focus Setting Guide

Here are some shooting tips and suggested settings for specific sports, focusing on differences from the recommended default settings.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[4]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

Set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the fairly responsive [4] to deal with frequent passes and other players crossing in front of the subject.
Set the focus area to [Spot: M] when the subject is close, and to [Expand Spot] when the subject is farther away, or when shooting several subjects close together.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

It is recommended that you set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] for stable tracking when other players frequently cross in front of the subject.
[Spot: M], the most versatile focus area setting, is recommended.
When the subject you want to shoot can be framed within the composition, [Expand Spot] can be used for a more selective focus.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  In scenes where there is rapid horizontal movement, such as when shooting medium close-ups of tennis players during a singles match, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  If you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function, the camera will automatically track faces and eyes when the subject's body is inside the focus area and face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  When launching the tracking function, if there are faces other than the subject's, such as a referee's or an audience member's near the focus area, the camera may not be able to select the intended focus point.
  If you assign the [Face/Eye Prio. Off Hold] or [Face/Eye Prio. Off Tggle.] function to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.], [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] is temporarily set to [Off] every time you press the key. Use this function when the focus area unintentionally moves to a face other than the person on whom you want to focus.
  
  
  Using [Spot: M] or pressing the shutter button halfway down again is helpful when rapidly shooting different subjects in succession.
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking On].
  • Refer here for details on [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  It is recommended that you set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] for stable tracking when other players frequently cross in front of the subject.
  [Spot: M], the most versatile focus area setting, is recommended.
  When the subject you want to shoot can be framed within the composition, [Expand Spot] can be used for a more selective focus.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Expand Spot] [Spot: M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

It is recommended that you set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] for stable tracking when other players frequently cross in front of the subject.
Setting the focus area to [Expand Spot] is recommended for a more selective focus on the subject, particularly when focusing on a specific subject in a crowd with other subjects.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Expand Spot] [Spot: M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[2]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

Where players are crossing and colliding with each other, set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the stronger [2] to track one player stably and continuously.
As players are frequently crowded together in this sport, [Expand Spot] is recommended when focusing on a single subject in a group with many other subjects.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Zone]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

The versatile basic recommended settings ([AF Tracking Sensitivity]: [3 (Standard)]; focus area: [Spot: M]) are effective. If there are multiple obstacles, try setting the focus area to a small-area setting like [Expand Spot], and the sensitivity to the stronger [2].
If the subject is moving too fast to focus with [Spot: M], set the focus area to [Zone] to more easily focus on subjects moving at a high speed.
Face detection may be difficult in sports where subjects' faces are obscured.
If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  Setting the [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to a pole or the subject's hand.
  Setting the focus area to [Spot: M] is also recommended for a more stable focus.
  If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  It is recommend that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M] for shooting a subject when the face of the subject is facing your camera.
  Setting [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off] can prevent switching to a another subject from the one being tracked. Since you can freely change the framing of a subject in your shots while the camera tracks a player, you can shoot with consideration given to the balance of the background.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is either [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting the [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to a pole or the subject's hand.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  Setting the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M] is recommended for continuously tracking a single subject.
  If you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function, the camera will automatically track faces and eyes when the subject's body is inside the focus area and face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  Face detection may be difficult in events where subjects' faces are hidden, such as the shot put.
  If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].
  
  
  Using ［Spot］ or pressing the shutter button halfway down again is helpful when rapidly shooting different subjects in succession.
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking On].
  • Refer here for details on [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  Set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] for stable tracking of the subject in alpine skiing where athletes pass behind poles, or short-track speed skating where the leader frequently changes.
  The recommended setting for the focus area is the versatile [Spot: M], but if the subject is far away or if several competitors are close together like in short-track speed skating, [Expand Spot] is recommended.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  Setting the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M] is recommended for continuously tracking a single subject.
  If you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function, the camera will automatically track faces and eyes when the subject's body is inside the focus area and face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  Face detection may be difficult in some cases, such as when a subject is wearing large goggles.
  If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Zone] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M] / [Zone]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is [Spot: M] or [Zone].
  If the subject is moving too fast to focus with [Spot: M], set the focus area to [Zone] to more easily focus on subjects moving at a high speed.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  Setting the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M] is recommended for continuously tracking a single subject.
  
  
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  If the subject is moving too fast to align the focus area, select [Tracking: Zone] to capture the subject more easily.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Zone]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When taking an isolated shot of a figure skater during a performance (singles), it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking On].
  • Refer here for details on [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].
• [Spot: M] / [Zone]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is [Spot: M] or [Zone].
  If the subject is moving too fast to focus with [Spot: M], set the focus area to [Zone] to more easily focus on subjects moving at a high speed.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[4]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to a fairly responsive [4] gives good results when the puck is being passed quickly from player to player.
The recommended setting for the focus area is the versatile [Spot: M], but if the subject is far away or if several competitors are close together, switch to [Expand Spot] to focus more accurately on the desired position.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[2]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to shoot a single subject using the tracking function, such as when shooting directly in front of a subject as they make a shot, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  Using ［Spot］ or pressing the shutter button halfway down again is helpful when rapidly shooting different subjects in succession.
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking On].
  • Refer here for details on [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is either [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to a fairly fixed [2] for stable tracking of a specific player.
  The recommended setting for the focus area is the versatile [Spot: M], but if the subject is far away or if several competitors are close together, switch to [Expand Spot] to focus more accurately on the desired position.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is either [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] allows stable tracking even when photographing motorsports with lots of acceleration and deceleration.
  The recommended setting for the focus area is the versatile [Spot: M], but if the cars or motorcycles are far away, switch to [Expand Spot].
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When tracking a single car, motorcycle, etc. for an isolated shot, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  [Spot: M] is effective when focusing on specific subjects like a particular car or the helmet of a driver on a formula car.
  During tracking, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of cars and the background within the shot.
  
  
  

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Wide] [Tracking: Wide]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Wide]
  Use [Spot: M] when the motorcycles are moving on the ground, and [Wide] for midair jump shots. Make use of a wide focus area to vary the composition during continuous shooting.
  If the focus area is set to [Wide] and the subject is in the center of the screen when the autofocus locks on, the subject can then be tracked across almost the entire screen. This allows the composition to be adjusted freely even during continuous shooting.
• [Tracking: Wide]
  If the subject is moving too rapidly to align the focus area, such as when the subject is in mid-jump, select [Tracking: Wide] to capture the subject more easily.
  During tracking, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of motorcycles and the background within the shot.
  When tracking a motorcycle, etc. for an isolated shot, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  
  
  

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Expand Spot] [Spot: M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[1(Locked on)] or [2]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

Set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to lock on with [1(Locked on)] or [2] when shooting swimmers to avoid the focus drifting to the background when they dive under water.
Use [Expand Spot] to stop the focus from being drawn to the surface of the water or splashes of water.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where there are multiple vehicles moving as a group, the recommended setting is [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to other subjects and obstacles.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When shooting an isolated subject, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M], which allows for more variation in composition.
  
  
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When shooting an isolated subject, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in situations such as shooting a pack of horses in a horse race, the recommended setting is [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to other subjects and obstacles.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When shooting a single boat, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  Face detection may be difficult in some cases, such as when a subject is wearing a helmet.
  If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].
  
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  If you want to track the subject in the lead while subjects are continually switching places, such as at the beginning of a race, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to other subjects and obstacles.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[2]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in sports that include obstacles such as canoeing or equestrianism, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to obstacles.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to track a single subject, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balance of the background within the shot.
  
  
  Using ［Spot］ or pressing the shutter button halfway down again is helpful when rapidly shooting different subjects in succession.
  Assigning [Tracking On] or [Reg. Custom Shoot Set] (Set to AF On and Tracking) to the Custom Key allows you to quickly switch the tracking function on or off.
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking On].
  • Refer here for details on [Reg. Custom Shoot Set].

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

The versatile basic recommended settings ([AF Tracking Sensitivity]: [3 (Standard)]; focus area: [Spot: M]) are effective. If there are multiple obstacles, try setting the focus area to a small-area setting like [Expand Spot], and the sensitivity to the stronger [2].
If you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On], any face or eye will be tracked automatically when detected inside the designated focus area.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

The versatile basic recommended settings ([AF Tracking Sensitivity]: [3 (Standard)]; focus area: [Spot: M]) are effective. If there are multiple obstacles, try setting the focus area to a small-area setting like [Expand Spot], and the sensitivity to the stronger [2].
Face detection may be difficult in some cases, such as when a subject is wearing protective gear.
If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Spot: M] [Expand Spot] [Tracking: Spot M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is either [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  For a more stable focus in situations where subjects' movements are difficult to predict and subjects tend to drop out of the focus area, set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the stronger [2].
  Use [Expand Spot] to focus on a particular subject.
• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to track a single subject, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  
  
  
  To shoot a face in a scene where a fencing player removes the fencing mask before and after a match, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and assign the [Face/Eye Prio. Off Hold] or [Face/Eye Prio. Off Tggle.] function to a desired key using [Custom Key/Dial Set.]. Use Face/Eye AF to shoot a subject before and after the match, and use the key assigned for the [Face/Eye Prio. Off Hold] or [Face/Eye Prio. Off Tggle.] function to shoot the subject after they put on the fencing mask, so that you can achieve a more stable focus without causing focus to move to the face of another subject.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	［3 (Standard)］
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to track a single subject, such as during individual performances of rhythmic gymnastics, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  In gymnastics, the tracking function effectively allows you to freely alter the composition.
  
  
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  When you want to switch the subject on which to focus, such as during team performances of rhythmic gymnastics, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Setting the [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [3 (Standard)] makes tracking more stable, with the focus less likely to shift to a pole or the subject's hand.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Human]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[2]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to take an isolated shot of a single subject, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  While tracking the subject, the framing can be altered according to your preference. This allows for adjustments to the composition, such as the balancing of other subjects and the background within the shot.
  
  
  To focus continually on a single subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and use it in combination with the tracking function.
  Place the subject's body inside the focus area to automatically track faces and eyes when face detection is available.
  Face detection may be difficult in some cases, such as when a subject is wearing sunglasses.
  If the focus area moves to a face other than your subject's, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off].
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is either [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  Set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the stronger [2] for a more stable focus. This setting is recommended for shooting bunker shots, when sand flies in front of the subject, and similar scenes.

• Shooting tips Select Focus Area based on the subject size on screen

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When you want to focus continually on the first car of a moving train, the recommended setting is [Tracking: Spot M].
  
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  If the composition has been fixed prior to shooting, shoot with the versatile basic recommended settings ([AF Tracking Sensitivity]: [3 (Standard)]; focus area: [Spot: M]).
  When there are many obstacles such as overhead wiring, it is recommended that you set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the stronger [2] and the focus area to the spot-oriented [Expand Spot].

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Zone]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [Off]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  When tracking a subject in a scene where there are no other subjects around the desired subject, it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  [Tracking: Spot M] is effective when you want to focus continually on a particular airplane.
  When shooting aerobatics and other scenes where framing is difficult, select [Tracking: Wide] to capture the subject more easily
  
• [Spot: M] / [Zone]
  For a more stable focus in scenes where objects pass in front of the subject on which you want to focus, the recommended setting is [Spot: M] or [Zone].
  Try setting the focus area to the versatile [Spot: M]. Use [Zone] if framing is difficult, such as when shooting airplanes flying acrobatically at an air show.

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Bird]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  If the subject's movement is predictable and the subject can be captured within the frame, set the camera to the versatile basic recommended settings ([AF Tracking Sensitivity]: [3 (Standard)]; focus area: [Tracking: Spot M]).
  Since the camera automatically tracks a subject that moves outside the focus area used when the camera started tracking, you can capture the subject while adjusting the framing of a subject during tracking.
  When you overlap the focus area on the bird’s head, the camera automatically tracks the eyes when the eye detection function is enabled.
  Furthermore, if during tracking you press a custom key (the center of the multi-selector in the default settings) to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can move the start position to track to the position of the focus frame. If you move the start position to track in advance (for example, when the position of a subject changed due to the framing adjustment), you will find this function very useful when you restart tracking.
  • Refer here for details on [Focus Standard].
  If you press the key to which the [Tracking/Face-Off Hold] function is assigned using [Custom Key Setting] when the camera tends to capture an unintended subject, you can readjust the focus by temporarily switching [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off] and the focus area to [Spot: M].
  
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking/Face-Off Hold].
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  When there are many obstacles, it is recommended that you set [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot], which lock the focus area.
  It is recommended that you set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to the stronger [2] and the focus area to a small-area spot setting like [Expand Spot].
  When you shoot an image in scenes where the subject is moving rapidly such as a scene of birds bathing, set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [1(Locked on)], to minimize the focus from drifting to the background or splashing water.
  

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Zone] [Tracking: Spot M] [Wide]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Bird]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Zone]/[Tracking: Spot M]
  When you shoot an image in scenes of flying of birds, it is recommended to capture a subject in the area of a high capturing performance [Zone] and then follow the subject by tracking.
  Since the camera automatically tracks the eyes when the eye detection function is enabled, it becomes difficult to move the focus to the wings of a bird or other objects.
  In a scene where there are two or more birds or in a case where the camera unintentionally captures plants or other objects on the ground when [Zone] is selected, set the tracking start area to settings such as [Tracking: Spot M] so that it will become easier to capture the intended subject.
  
• [Wide]
  When the subject is moving rapidly (for example, when you want to capture a flying subject in large size by filling the frame with it), set [Wide] to make it easier to capture the subject.
  Since the camera automatically tracks the eyes when the eye detection function is enabled, it becomes difficult to move the focus to the wings of a bird or other objects.
  When a subject is at a long distance and there are other objects (e.g. plants in the background) near the subject, set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [1(Locked on)], to minimize the focus from drifting to the background.
  

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Zone] [Wide] [Spot: M]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Bird]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[5(Responsive)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Zone]/[Wide]
  When it is difficult to capture the subject within the frame (e.g. high-speed diving of a kingfisher to the water surface or flying of small birds), set the area to a wider [Zone] and set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [5(Responsive)] to improve the tracking performance for a rapidly moving subject.
  Even for a subject where focusing tends to be delayed (e.g. birds flying toward you), set [AF Tracking Sensitivity] to [5(Responsive)] to improve the tracking performance for such subjects.
• [Spot: M]
  When there are many obstacles or the subject can be captured favorably within the frame, the focus precision may improve if you aim at the subject by setting the focus area to [Spot: M].

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Spot: S]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Animal]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[3(Standard)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  If you want the focus to track a subject, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  Since the camera automatically tracks a subject that moves outside the focus area used when the camera started tracking, you can capture the subject while adjusting the framing of a subject during tracking.
  When you overlap the focus area on an animal’s head, the camera automatically tracks the eyes if the eye detection function is enabled.
  Furthermore, if during tracking you press a custom key (the center of the multi-selector in the default settings) to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can move the start position to track to the position of the focus frame. If you move the start position to track in advance (for example, when the position of a subject changed due to the framing adjustment), you will find this function very useful when you restart tracking.
  • Refer here for details on [Focus Standard].
  While you press and hold a custom key to which [Tracking/Face-Off Hold] is assigned when the camera tends to capture an unintended subject, you can readjust the focus by temporarily switching [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [Off] and [Focus Area] to [Spot: M].
  • Refer here for details on [Tracking/Face-Off Hold].
  
• [Spot: M]/[Spot: S]
  If you want to focus on a specific subject in a stable shooting condition when there are two or more subjects or in an environment where the subject is often concealed by obstacles (e.g. grass or tree branches), it is recommended that you set the focus area to [Spot: M] or [Spot: S].
  If the camera unintentionally focuses on obstacles (e.g. small patches of grass) or the background when the subject is small and does not move much, select AF-S (Single-shot AF) and perform shooting with auto focus in the condition where the subject is magnified using [Focus Magnifier] so that you may be able to focus on the desired subject easier.
  
  • Focusing on an animal’s or bird’s eyes

Recommended settings

[Focus Area]	[Tracking: Spot M] [Spot: M] [Expand Spot]
[Face/Eye AF]	[Face/Eye Prior. in AF]: [On] [Face/Eye Subject]: [Animal]
[Priority Set in AF-C]	[Balanced Emphasis]
[AF Tracking Sensitivity]	[1(Locked on)]
[Switch V/H AF Area]	[AF Point Only]

• [Tracking: Spot M]
  In a scene where a minor obstacle (e.g. blurry grass) crosses in front of the subject you want to focus on, it is recommended that you set [Face/Eye Prior. in AF] to [On] and the focus area to [Tracking: Spot M].
  Since the camera automatically tracks a subject that moves outside the focus area used when the camera started tracking, you can capture the subject while adjusting the framing of a subject during tracking.
  When you overlap the focus area on an animal’s head, the camera automatically tracks the eyes if the eye detection function is enabled.
  When you set [Area Disp. dur Tracking] to [On], the start position to track is displayed even during tracking. This function is useful when you want to quickly restart tracking a subject when this subject has moved outside of the focus frame.
  Furthermore, if during tracking you press a custom key (the center of the multi-selector in the default settings) to which [Focus Standard] is assigned, you can move the start position to track to the position of the focus frame. If you move the start position to track in advance (for example, when the position of a subject changed due to the framing adjustment), you will find this function very useful when you restart tracking.
  
  • Refer here for details on [Focus Standard].
  
• [Spot: M]/[Expand Spot]
  When it is difficult to track a subject using the [Tracking] function in a scene with a lot of obstacles (e.g. grass) that cross in front of the subject you want to focus on, it is recommended that you set the focus area to the settings such as [Spot: M] or [Expand Spot].
  
  • Focusing on an animal’s or bird’s eyes