Changing the tracking sensitivity for continuous focusing on a subject

Autofocus subject tracking sensitivity can be set in [MoviesAF Tracking Sens.] when shooting movies.

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

Setting the camera

  1. [Focus Mode]

    MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [AF-C].

  2. [MoviesAF Tracking Sens.]

    MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [MoviesAF Tracking Sens.] → desired setting.

Related camera help guide

Guide to using the camera

[MoviesAF Tracking Sens.] setting

[Responsive]

This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly.

[Standard]

This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places.

When set to [Responsive]
  • Focuses on subject A, centered on the screen.
    [Expand Flexible Spot] is used for [Focus Area].
  • Moving left from the right side of the screen, subject B is passing in front of the others.
  • The camera quickly focuses on subject B in front.
When set to [Standard]
  • Focuses on the subject moving toward right on the screen. [Zone] is used for [Focus Area].
  • The camera pans to follow subject movement.
  • At right, a tree is coming between the camera and subject.
  • The camera does not immediately focus on the tree, even if it appears in the focus area.
  • Once the subject reappears in the frame, it remains in focus, as the main subject.
Hint

Used with [MoviesAF drive speed], this setting enables optimal setting customization for the subjects or scenes you shoot.

Compatible lenses

[MoviesAF Tracking Sens.] and [MoviesAF drive speed] are not available with lenses that are not compatible with phase-detection AF.

To see which lenses are compatible, check the lens compatibility information listed below.

  • Lenses without notes on phase-detection AF or Fast Hybrid AF are compatible.
  • Lenses noted as incompatible with phase-detection AF or Fast Hybrid AF are not compatible with this function.
  • For lenses noted as compatible with phase-detection AF or Fast Hybrid AF after updating, update the firmware.

*The menu screen images on this web page have been simplified for display purposes, and do not exactly reflect the actual screen display of the camera.