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This section offers some advice on adjusting autofocus-related settings for different sporting events.
The settings for different events are summarized in the table below. For all events listed, we recommend that you select a focus mode of AF‑C, choose [Release] for Custom Setting a1 [AF‑C priority selection], and select [Auto] for [AF subject detection options] in the photo shooting menu.
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| Dynamic-area AF (S or M) | 2 | Steady | Focus point |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| Floor exercises, rhythmic gymnastics | |||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | — |
| Balance beam | |||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | Focus point and AF-area mode |
| Vault | |||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | — |
| Rings and horizontal and uneven bars | |||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | — |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| Sprints (hand-held shots focusing on a single runner approaching the camera) | |||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | Focus point |
| Hurdles | |||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | Focus point |
| Marathons (from a vehicle) | |||
| Dynamic-area AF (S) | 3 | Steady | Focus point |
| Shot put, discus, hammer throw, and javelin (from the front, at a distance) | |||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | — |
| Long jump, triple jump, and pole vault (facing oncoming jumpers) | |||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | — |
| High jump | |||
| Wide-area AF (L) | — | — | — |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| Swimming | |||
| Dynamic-area AF (S) | 2 | Steady | — |
| Diving | |||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | — |
| Artistic swimming | |||
| Wide-area AF (S or L) | — | — | — |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | — |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| Auto-area AF | — | — | Focus point |
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| AF-area mode | Custom Settings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | a5 | ||
| Blocked shot AF response | Subject motion | ||
| 3D-tracking | — | — | Focus point |
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Custom Settings:
a3 [Focus tracking with lock-on];
a5 [Store points by orientation];
Selecting [Sport] for [Vibration reduction] in the photo shooting menu stabilizes the image in the display and makes it easier to track your subject.
If an F mount lens with a vibration reduction switch is mounted on the camera using a mount adapter, the [Vibration reduction] item in the photo shooting menu will be grayed out and unavailable. Use the controls on the lens for vibration reduction.