topic Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only? in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Thu, 05 May 2022 15:01:17 GMT

Not sure if this is a user error... I use LA-EA5 and it is nearly perfect. AF works really well in photo and movie mode. But, in S&Q there is only MF available. When I try and change it in Fn menu I get "this function is currently disabled". Is this related to LA-EA5 behaviour or is there a workaround?

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

EUSupport_EN — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:39:38 GMT

Hey there, restriction of the functions are different depend on the lens variation. Which lens are you using?

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Wed, 18 May 2022 11:47:38 GMT

I've tried with all my A-mount lenses, including Minolta 100-300APO, Sigma's 70 2.8 macro and 35 1.4

Can you tell me which A-mount lenses will autofocus in video and S&Q modes, please?

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Thu, 19 May 2022 15:02:32 GMT

Hey seppoju, these are all the compatible lenses, when you click on an A lens, it shows you the needed convertors and the restrictions:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/?mdl=ILCE-7M4&area=gwt&lang=en_GB

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Thu, 19 May 2022 15:16:45 GMT

I've tried with Minolta 28 2.8 AF, 50 1.7 AF, 70-210 4 AF and 100- 300 APO and none of those give any AF in video or S&Q mode although the Sony support page says: "

Although you can perform auto focusing, it is sometimes difficult to focus on a subject using this function when you are shooting dark scenes or when a subject is located at the corners of the screen or is significantly out of focus."
All the above lenses give message : This function is currently disabled.

So, something is not correct here. Please advice!

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Mon, 23 May 2022 11:12:43 GMT

@seppoju, if you're using a non Sony lens, non of the features are guaranteed anyways. They might work and might now work. have you tested any Sony lenses?

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Mon, 23 May 2022 12:36:31 GMT

On that Sony support page are those specific Minolta lenses mentioned (most of A lenses are Minolta methinks), so that does not explain the issue. One possibility is that Sony support page refers to AF in photo mode - the LA-EA5/Sony A7iv combo works perfectly in that mode. If that is the case it should be mentioned somewhere....

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:16:07 GMT

@seppoju, at this point I don't think I can add any further help to this thread. But I will try to explain my point in a different way.

If you click on the AF 28-70/2.8 G lens on the above link, one of the restrictions written there is : "If you attach the [A-mount lens] using the Mount Adaptor, MF assist function does not work automatically when you turn the focus ring. You can enlarge the image by selecting [Focus Magnifier] function or [MF Assist] function to any key in the "Custom Key Settings"."

Does this make any sense? Is this what you're looking for?

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:45:08 GMT

Thank you so much for trying to help me, Hannah!
The operative words are "video and S&Q". All works well in photo mode, the AF is surprisingly quick and accurate.

But, the AF does not work in video and S&Q modes. It may well be that the adapter is not capable doing that, but I would appreciate it if someone ( e.g. Sony) would confirm this.

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Tue, 24 May 2022 16:56:49 GMT

@seppoju, we've two ways to go about this now, either we try the standard troubleshooting steps and if the issue remains you contact Sony.

Or I can contact them for you to ask a general question.

BTW, this is a user based community. If you wan an official answer from Sony I recommend to contact them: https://bit.ly/3lns004

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Wed, 25 May 2022 09:20:11 GMT

That would be really good of you, Hannah!

If you are able to get an answer from Sony whether LA-EA5 can do AF in video mode I would appreciate it very much!

Thank you for the link - I will have a look!

Many thanks for taing the trouble to help me!

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:33:32 GMT

Hey there, let's try few steps together.

First take off the batteries for two minutes.

Make sure all the devices are up to date, you can find thelatest versions on the Sony website. Let me know if you need me to get it for you.

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Wed, 25 May 2022 13:19:23 GMT

Mu A7iv has sw 1.01, the adapter has no sw updates? Taken off battery for several times in the past, just did it as well.

No change. In video and S&Q the camera reverts to MF and it cannot be changed; the alert says : This function is currently disabled

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Fri, 27 May 2022 13:03:09 GMT

@seppoju, did you try resetting the camera? Or did you test another lens? (Not A mount tho :D)

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:03:23 GMT

Yes, I have reset the camera ( and I forgot to save the settings file...). The lens issue we have discussed many times in this thread. I have tested with five different lenses mentioned on the Sony support page.

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:04:03 GMT

But, I have no E-mount lenses..... sadly

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:26:53 GMT

@seppoju, I found this: Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF/Direct manual focus (DMF)/Manual Focus

So that means the AF S&Q isn't available in this case.

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

seppoju — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:41:10 GMT

Hmmm...... "Automatic AF/Continuous AF" could refer to both photo and video modes.... I wish there was a definite answer to this...

Re: A7iv with LA-EA5 iin S&Q mode allows manual focus only?

HannahEd01 — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:45:57 GMT

Hey there, here's the full article maybe it will make sens: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2110/v1/en/contents/TP0002887889.html