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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Customizing the Fn (Function) button p.56 images. Customizing the Eye AF p.57 Refer to the camera owner’s manual or information provided on relevant Silent shutter p.58 Sony websites for operating details and specifications. Product page: http://www.sony.net/ilce-9 http://www.sony.net/ilce-9m2 Help guide: http://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1650/v1/h_zz/ https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1960/h_zz/ α9 α9 II... -
Page 3: Frequently Used Focus Controls
Frequently used focus controls Rear Upper: Drive mode dial MENU button Single Shooting / Hi, Mid, Lo Cont. Camera Settings / AF On button Shooting / Self-timer / Bracket Network / Playback / Focus without pressing Setup / My Menu Lower: Focus mode dial the shutter button AF-S / AF-C / DMF / MF... -
Page 4: Main Focus Settings
Main focus settings The recommended focus setups described on pages 15 through 43 include the following focus settings. Focus Mode Focus Area Use this setting to select the focus mode that best suits the Selects the focus area. subject and subject motion. Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot: S, M, L / Expand Flexible Spot / Tracking: Available... - Page 5 Main focus settings Focus Area - Real-time Tracking Real-time Eye AF - Subject Detction Select the Focus Area. It determines the initial Focus Area while Select the subject from Human and Animal.* The Eye AF function using the Tracking Mode. The selected tracking area is activated is activated within the selected focus area by half-pressing the by half-pressing the shutter button.
- Page 6 Main focus settings Real-time Eye AF - Right/Left Eye Selection Priority Set in AF-C Select the Eye from Right and Left. Determines whether the shutter will release if the subject is not in focus when continuous AF is activated and the subject is in motion.
- Page 7 Main focus settings AF Tracking Sensitivity Match focus area to camera orientation Selects the AF tracking sensitivity that applies when the subject Determines whether the focus area and position of the focusing goes out of focus while shooting still images. frame will be adjusted according to match horizontal/vertical camera orientation.
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Page 8: Recommended Settings For Events And Subjects
Non-sport categories 1-4 pp.40-43 Slow Subject Motion Refer to the following webpage for conditions that may apply during continuous shooting Note: Tracking Mode is suitable for tracking single subjects continuously, and when obstacles : http://www.sony.net/cont/ilce9/ might briefly obscure the subject. : https://www.sony.net/dics/9m2cnt/... - Page 9 Recommended settings for events and subjects Ball games 1 Ball games 2 Soccer / Football, Futsal, Handball Basketball, Volleyball Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M [No.1] Flexible Spot M* Focus Area ] 5 / 14 (AF1)
- Page 10 Recommended settings for events and subjects Ball games 3 Ball games 4 Tennis Rugby Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Expand Flexible [No.2] Expand Flexible Spot* Focus Area Spot**...
- Page 11 Recommended settings for events and subjects Ball games 5 Athletics / Track and field 1 American football High jump, Pole vault Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Expand Flexible [No.1] Flexible Spot M Spot* Focus Area...
- Page 12 Recommended settings for events and subjects Athletics / Track and field 2 Winter sports 1 Sprints (100m~), Hurdles, Javelin, Shot put, Long jump, Alpine skiing (near a gate, jump), Mogul, Snowboarding Triple jump, Marathon (Half-pipe slalom), Ski jumping (front, side), Biathlon, Short-track speed skating, Bobsleigh Item Recommended settings...
- Page 13 Recommended settings for events and subjects Winter sports 2 Winter sports 3 Speed skating Figure skating (Singles, Pairs) Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Tracking: Flexible Spot M* [No.2] Zone*...
- Page 14 Recommended settings for events and subjects Winter sports 4 Winter sports 5 Ice hockey Curling Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Tracking: Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Flexible Spot M Focus Area ] 5 / 14 (AF1) Focus Area...
- Page 15 Recommended settings for events and subjects Motor sports 1 Motor sports 2 Car racing, Karting, Motorcycling (on-road) Motocross Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.2] Expand Flexible Focus Area...
- Page 16 Recommended settings for events and subjects Water sports Other sports 1 Swimming Cycling Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Expand Flexible [No.2] Expand Flexible Spot Focus Area ] 5 / 14 (AF1)
- Page 17 Recommended settings for events and subjects Other sports 2 Other sports 3 Archery, Horse racing, Sepak takraw Speedboat racing Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Tracking: Flexible [No.1] Tracking: Flexible Spot M* Spot M*...
- Page 18 Recommended settings for events and subjects Other sports 4 Other sports 5 Canoeing, Equestrian events Judo Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.2] Expand Flexible Focus Area Spot...
- Page 19 Recommended settings for events and subjects Other sports 6 Other sports 7 Kendo Fencing Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.2] Expand Flexible Focus Area ] 5 / 14 (AF1)
- Page 20 Recommended settings for events and subjects Other sports 8 Other sports 9 Gymnastics, Rhythmic sportive gymnastics Golf Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Tracking: Flexible [No.1] Tracking: Flexible Spot M* Spot M* Focus Area...
- Page 21 Recommended settings for events and subjects Non-sport categories 1 Non-sport categories 2 Wild birds Trains and other railed vehicles Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Tracking: Flexible [No.1] Flexible Spot M* Spot M* [No.2] Expand Flexible...
- Page 22 Recommended settings for events and subjects Non-sport categories 3 Non-sport categories 4 Airplanes, Air shows Wild animals Item Recommended settings Item Recommended settings Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial Focus Mode AF-C Focus Mode Dial [No.1] Flexible Spot M* [No.1] Tracking: Flexible [No.2] Expand Flexible Spot M* Focus Area...
- Page 23 Shoot silently. Auto / ] 5 / 11 Shutter Type Electronic Shut. (Shutter/SteadyShot) Refer to the following webpage for conditions that may apply during continuous shooting Shutter Speed 1 / 1600 or higher Rear / Front dial : http://www.sony.net/cont/ilce9/ : https://www.sony.net/dics/9m2cnt/...
- Page 24 Recommended settings by scene type For accurate subject tracking in situations where Switch smoothly between different subjects Scene Scene type type obstacles might briefly obscure the subject. while shooting. An AF Tracking Sensitivity setting of 2 can help to maintain pinpoint An AF Tracking Sensitivity setting of 4 can make it easier to repeatedly focus on a rapidly or erratically moving main subject by preventing switch framing and focus from one moving subject to another while...
- Page 25 Recommended settings by scene type For accurate subject tracking in situations where a For fast or erratic subjects that move Scene Scene type type single subject needs to be continuously tracked. in unpredictable ways. The Tracking mode helps to maintain focus on a specific subject Set the Focus Area to Zone when shooting fast-moving subjects at continuously by preventing focus from shifting even when subjects close range, or when shooting subjects that move unpredictably, to...
- Page 26 Recommended settings by scene type Take advantage of a wide AF area for maximum Scene Scene Shoot silently. type type framing and composition freedom. Set the Focus Area to Wide when you need maximum freedom to An ideal setup for situations where you need to shoot silently and/or create a variety of different compositions using the entire frame.
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Page 27: Custom Settings
Custom settings Customizing the button settings Recall Custom Setting During Hold Assign a desired function to a desired button. Register shooting settings to a custom button in advance for temporary recall while the button is held. Assignable buttons C1, C2, C3, C4, Multi-selector center button, Center button, AEL, Assignable buttons AF-ON, Right button, Left button, Down button, C1, C2, C3, C4, Multi-selector center button, Center button, AEL,... -
Page 28: My Menu
Custom settings Recall Custom Setting During Hold My Menu (Continued) Register the desired menu items to (My Menu), selectable Procedure from the MENU list. • MENU button - [ ] 9 / 11 [Custom Key] • Select the desired button from [Custom Key], then select from •... -
Page 29: Customizing The Fn (Function) Button
Custom settings Customizing the Fn (Function) button Customizing the Eye AF Register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while the button is for fast access while shooting. held. In addition to half-pressing the shutter button or pressing the AF-On button, Eye AF can be activated by assigning to a selected button.* •... -
Page 30: Silent Shutter
Silent shutter memo The electronic shutter can be used in situations that require silence (no shutter sound). • MENU button - [ ] 5 / 11 – [Shutter Type] – [Electronic Shutter] • MENU button - [ ] 11 / 11 – [Audio signals] –...