A-mount lenses
When a Mount Adaptor (LA-EA3/LA-EA4/LA-EA5) and an A-mount lens are mounted on the camera, the continuous shooting speed and whether or not AF/AE tracking occurs will differ according to the shooting conditions, such as the focus mode setting and the lens used.
Please see the tables below.
The continuous shooting speed is the initial value of the camera when shipped from the factory.
LA-EA4
Continuous shooting speed and AF/AE tracking
When the focus mode is set to AF-C, the exposure tracks the subject during continuous shooting with no particular settings needed. For AF-S, DMF, and MF, the exposure during continuous shooting will similarly track the subject when [AEL w/ Shutter] is set to [Off].
| Settings of continuous shooting | Focus mode: AF-C/AF-S/DMF/MF |
|---|---|
 Continuous Shooting: Hi+ |
20 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *1 |
 Continuous Shooting: Hi |
20 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *1 |
 Continuous Shooting: Mid |
15 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *1 |
 Continuous Shooting: Lo |
5 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *1 |
1: The aperture is locked during continuous shooting.
Either set ISO sensitivity to AUTO or use the P/A shooting mode to ensure appropriate exposure when the subject brightness changes during continuous shooting.
LA-EA3*2/LA-EA5
2: By updating the system software of the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor to the latest version, you can use a maximum continuous shooting speed of 10 images/second with AF/AE tracking.
Continuous shooting speed and AF/AE tracking
When the focus mode is set to AF-C, the exposure tracks the subject during continuous shooting with no particular settings needed. For AF-S, DMF, and MF, the exposure during continuous shooting will similarly track the subject when [AEL w/ Shutter] is set to [Off].
| Settings of continuous shooting | Focus mode: AF-C | Focus mode: AF-S/DMF/MF |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting: Hi+ |
10 images per second at maximum The focus tracks the subject. *3*4*5 |
120 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *4*6 See here for compatible lenses. |
| Continuous Shooting: Hi |
10 images per second at maximum The focus tracks the subject. *3*4*5 |
30 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *4*6 See here for compatible lenses. |
| Continuous Shooting: Mid |
10 images per second at maximum The focus tracks the subject. *3*4*5 |
15 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *4 |
| Continuous Shooting: Lo |
5 images per second at maximum The focus tracks the subject. *3*4*5 |
5 images per second at maximum The focus does not track the subject. *4 |
3: When the aperture value is greater than F22, the focus does not track the subjects.
4: The aperture is locked during continuous shooting.Either set ISO sensitivity to AUTO or use the P/A shooting mode to ensure appropriate exposure when the subject brightness changes during continuous shooting.
5: When you use the LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor, the camera tracks the subject in focus if you are using the SAM or SSM lens only.
6:The continuous shooting speed differs depending on the attached lens.
Compatible lenses
| Model name | Product name |
|---|---|
| SAL50F14Z | Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM |
| SAL300F28G2 | 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| SAL500F40G | 500mm F4 G SSM |
| SAL1635Z2 | Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II |
| SAL1650 | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM |
| SAL18135 | DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| SAL2470Z2 | Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II |
| SAL55300 | DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| SAL70200G2 | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| SAL70300G2 | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| SAL70400G2 | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
| Model name | Product name |
|---|---|
| SAL16F28 | 16mm F2.8 Fisheye |
| SAL20F28 | 20mm F2.8 |
| SAL28F28 | 28mm F2.8 |
| SAL35F14G | 35mm F1.4 G |
| SAL50F14 | 50mm F1.4 |
| SAL50M28 | 50mm F2.8 Macro |
| SAL85F14Z | Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA |
| SAL100M28 | 100mm F2.8 Macro |
| SAL135F18Z | Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA |
| SAL135F28 | 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF |
| SAL500F80 | 500mm F8 Reflex |
| SAL1118 | DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 |
| SAL16105 | DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 |
| SAL1680Z | Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA |
| SAL18200 | DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 |
| SAL18250 | DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 |
| SAL1870 | DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 |
| SAL24105 | 24-105mm F3.5-4.5 |
| SAL55200 | DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 |
| SAL75300 | 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 |
| Model name | Product name |
|---|---|
| SAL24F20Z | Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM |
| SAL30M28 | DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM |
| SAL35F18 | DT 35mm F1.8 SAM |
| SAL50F18 | DT 50mm F1.8 SAM |
| SAL85F28 | 85mm F2.8 SAM |
| SAL300F28G | 300mm F2.8 G |
| SAL1635Z | Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM |
| SAL1855 | DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| SAL18552 | DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II |
| SAL2470Z | Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM |
| SAL2875 | 28-75mm F2.8 SAM |
| SAL55200-2 | DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM |
| SAL70200G | 70-200mm F2.8 G |
| SAL70300G | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM |
| SAL70400G | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM |
Continuous shooting at maximum 10 images/second with AF/AE tracking
Even when the camera is configured with the example settings below, it is still possible to continuously shoot 10 images per second at the maximum as long as the camera is attached with a lens that supports continuous shooting of 10 images per second at the maximum.
Camera Settings Example
- Focus mode: AF-C
- Continuous Shooting: Hi+ / Hi / Mid
- Shutter speed: 1/250 – 1/80000
- Aperture value: F22 or smaller (bright)
- Image Size: L
