topic Re: SLT65A Auto Focus in General chat

SLT65A Auto Focus

Spriff — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:00:14 GMT

I have suddenly developed problems gaining focus in the AF mode while shooting still pictures. I tried using autofocus, macro and sport modes. I have tried using AF in P, A, S and M. I increased and reduced ISO and white balance and shifted the Object Tracking on and off. Still no luck. Any suggestions?

Re: SLT65A Auto Focus

Pascale_F — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:24:57 GMT

Hi Spriff,

Welcome to the community.

I'm just going to try to find some answers for you. In the meantime, maybe someone else in the community might have some ideas.

Thanks,

Pascale

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IamNic — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:31:40 GMT

Hello @Spriff,

maybe you accidentally toggled the little slider on your cameras lens to "MF" - if that is the case, the camera can't focus automatically, since the mechanic is disengaged.

- Nic

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Northern_Licht — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:22:54 GMT

I had a similar problem which was simply solved by taking the lens off and back on again.

Re: Betreff: SLT65A Auto Focus

Win_88 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:56:18 GMT

Hi Spriff,

Make sure the camera is running the latest firmware version using the downloads section here: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/a-mount-body-slt-a60-series/slt-a65

Also, try initializing the camera using the steps on page 62 of the manual here: https://https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/res/manuals/4287/42879531M.pdf

Win_88

Betreff: SLT65A Auto Focus

IamNic — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:15:56 GMT

Hello @Northern_Licht,

@Northern_Licht schrieb:

I had a similar problem which was simply solved by taking the lens off and back on again.

could be, that the contacts were slightly corroded or that some dirt was preventing contact.

- Nic