Why is 'Lock-on expand flexible' spot greyed out?

[brendonc]

Hello,   

My question relates to the Sony a6500. I've searched google and youtube but can't find an answer. 

 

For some reason I can't get 'Lock-on AF: Expandable spot' to work while in video mode. It's just greyed out.

 

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When I try selecting it, it says this function is not available in manual shooting mode. So I tried the other modes (eg. shutter priority and aperture priority) but the same happened.  

 

Any help with this would be so much appreciated. It's driving me crazy. 

Thanks in advance. 
 

Brendon

[cali_esv]

Hello,

 

My question relates to the Sony a6500. I've searched google and youtube but can't find an answer.

 

For some reason I can't get 'Lock-on AF: Expandable spot' to work while in video mode. It's just greyed out.

 

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When I try selecting it, it says this function is not available in manual shooting mode. So I tried the other modes (eg. shutter priority and aperture priority) but the same happened.

 

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Any help with this would be so much appreciated. It's driving me crazy.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brendon

Try the green auto or the gold Superior Auto.

 

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[cali_esv]

Hello,

 

My question relates to the Sony a6500. I've searched google and youtube but can't find an answer.

 

For some reason I can't get 'Lock-on AF: Expandable spot' to work while in video mode. It's just greyed out.

 

FullSizeRender 2.jpg

 

When I try selecting it, it says this function is not available in manual shooting mode. So I tried the other modes (eg. shutter priority and aperture priority) but the same happened.

 

FullSizeRender.jpg

 

Any help with this would be so much appreciated. It's driving me crazy.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brendon

Try the green auto or the gold Superior Auto option on the dial.

 

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

[Username]

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Apparently that method of focus 

does not apply during video. 

   

Prolly doesn't work with the iris 

constantly at working aperture. 

   

   

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[Guest Jaf-Photo]

Check out Gary Friedman's videos on youtube. They'll walk you through Sony's AF system; including its limitations, which is normal.

[brendonc]

Thanks folks. I appreciate the help. I'll check out Gary Friedman's videos.