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The camera does not focus using the auto 
focus (AF) setting. 

Autofocus does not focus well sometimes due to reasons such as distance from the subject and 
the environment in which you are photographing. 
Check the solutions as follows according to the conditions or environment. 

 

Make sure you are not too close to the subject. 
The minimum distance from the subject in which you can photograph (minimum 
focusing distance) is determined by the individual lens. 
Photographs will not be in focus if you attempt to shoot at less than the minimum 
focusing distance. Please shoot at the focus distance or farther away from the subject. 

Minimum focusing distance is noted on the front or side of the lens. 

Example: For SAL1855 

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM), minimum focusing distance is 

noted as "1.25m/0.82ft" in meters (m) and feet (ft). 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the subject or environment do not inhibit focusing. 

o

 

Subjects with no contrast, such as blue sky or white walls 

o

 

Situations where multiple subjects are at different distances within the focus area 

o

 

Subjects with repeating patterns, such as building exteriors 

o

 

Bright or backlit subjects 

o

 

Shiny subjects, such as water surfaces, and glossy subjects 

o

 

Fast moving subjects 

Focus as follows for such subjects or in situations where it is difficult to focus. 

7.

 

Compose the shot with the focus locked using a subject at the same distance 
(Lightly press the shutter button to keep a green frame displayed.) 

 

Summary of Contents for SAL1855 - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM DT Standard Zoom Lens

Page 1: ...the subject Minimum focusing distance is noted on the front or side of the lens Example For SAL1855 DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM minimum focusing distance is noted as 1 25m 0 82ft in meters m and feet ft Make sure the subject or environment do not inhibit focusing o Subjects with no contrast such as blue sky or white walls o Situations where multiple subjects are at different distances within the focus...

Page 2: ...wn example Aperture value of 16 Try the following operations 0 Turn the camera s mode dial to A Aperture Priority mode This mode automatically sets the camera so variables other than aperture are at optimum exposure 1 Increase the F value with the dial Increasing the aperture in dark locations reduces the amount of light received making it easier for camera shake to occur In such cases use a tripo...

Page 3: ...pes of lenses have already been registered To register a new lens attach the lens to be deleted and set the adjustment value to 0 or clear the adjustment values to reset all registered adjustment values o Making AF fine adjustments with lenses of other manufacturers may affect the adjustment values of your Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lenses Do not use the function with lenses of other manufact...

Page 4: ... lens to your camera s lens mount and let the lens and the body recognize each other A mount ILCA xx DSLR Axx SLT Axx Mount standard adopted on models that have a mirror or a translucent mirror E mount ILCE xx NEX xx Mount standard adopted on mirrorless models 1 Mount on an A mount body 2 Mount on an E mount body A mount and E mount features A mount cameras with Sony Translucent Mirror Technology ...

Page 5: ...PS C sensors options Among the many sensor sizes in common use full frame is considered to be a large format while APS C is a medium format Both are popular for their individual advantages About A mount lenses and E mount lenses Sony provides A mount lenses and E mount lenses that meet each mount standard for camera bodies The name of an A mount lens starts with SAL while the name of an E mount le...

Page 6: ...nt adapters Windows 10 information July 28 Update As announced by Microsoft on June 1 2015 Windows 10 their latest operating system is scheduled to launch on July 29 2015 Please refer to Microsoft website for details Sony is now testing Windows 10 and will be providing compatibility information after July 2015 The release schedule will vary according to the different products Consumer Electronics ...

Page 7: ...era body to an astronomical telescope or other similar device depending on your camera it will be necessary to do one of the following o Set the mode dial to Manual M o Set the Release w oLens option in the camera menu to Enable o Set the Shutter lock option in the camera menu to Off no lens NOTE Some Lensbaby lenses may attach to the camera body However Lensbaby lenses do not communicate electron...

Page 8: ...ure Wipe dirt from the contacts using a cotton swab or a dry soft cloth cleaning cloth etc then attach the lens to the camera body IMPORTANT o When wiping the dirt off be careful to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera body or the lens o Take care not to touch the lens surface o Do not use force but wipe lightly so as not to put pressure on the contacts of the body Lens contacts Make...

Page 9: ...ORTANT If the issue does not happen with other lenses then the previous lens may require service However if the issue occurs with other lenses as well then the camera body may require Service NOTE If the issue is not resolved and a lens from another manufacturer is being used then the lens or lens adapter is most likely not compatible Functionality of third party lenses is not guaranteed Even thou...

Page 10: ...hout a trace of ugly nisen bokeh A nine blade circular aperture also contributes to great looking bokeh Image wide clarity from macro to infinity Macro lenses are often used over a wide range of focusing distances so a floating focus mechanism has been implemented for optimum suppression of close focus aberration The floating system reduces the size of the lens while maintaining outstanding clarit...

Page 11: ... frame macro magnification possible This system is remarkably quiet and is ideal for animal or insect photography as well as movies Sharp and clear without a tripod Although a tripod is usually considered necessary for sharp macro photography built in OSS Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation makes it possible to shoot sharp macro images handheld The heavy stabilisation lens is driven by a respon...

Page 12: ... the camera Depending on the make and model of your camera you can also reset just the network settings or just the shooting settings To determine the reset or initialize method for your camera refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product Online manuals can easily be searched for the words Reset or Initialize to determine the method for your camera To find the operating instructio...

Page 13: ... MENU Setup Setting Reset Initialize OK 2 Sample Initialize procedure for DSC RX10 3 After the camera reboots the time and date settings menu will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial settings NOTE o Since cameras have different menu system layouts refer to the instruction manual specific for your camera model o If you want to reset just the shooting settings do n...

Page 14: ... complete the initial settings Focus lock where you need it most Pressing the focus hold button conveniently located on the lens barrel instantly locks focus at the current setting and keeps it there until the button is released The focus hold button can be used to lock focus even when shooting in the continuous AF mode Select your focus range for faster AF The Focus Range Limiter selector can be ...

Page 15: ... medium telephoto focal length of this lens gives it an ideal working distance at macro magnifications making it easier to capture impressive macro images of insects and other subjects that cannot be approached too closely Great for movies as well as stills In some ways lens requirements for moviemaking are more demanding than for stills Sony goes the extra mile to ensure that lenses that will be ...

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