focusing when self-timer is activated

[wolfiemozart]

Is it possible to set the a6400 to activate focus just before the shutter fires during self-timer mode, rather than having to focus on 'something' when pressing the shutter button? For instance if I want to take a self-portrait in front of distant scenery, and I want the camera to focus on me, no matter what distance I happen to stand in front of it after pressing the shutter button.

[EdwinaU]

Hi Wolfiemozart,

Welcome to the community.

We'll check this and let you know what we find.

Maybe some of our members can offer some tips too.

Best wishes,

Ed

[The_Black_Rose · Accepted solution]

Hi Wolfiemozart,

I don't think this is possible. As far as I am aware, the only way you can adjust the image is before shooting not before the shutter fires. I'd recommend having a look here: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1810/v1/en/contents/TP0002241223.html?search=self%20timer 

Cheers,

The_Black_Rose

[wolfiemozart]

Thanks for confirming.

It's annoying because I'll have to continue to use my old compact Panasonic TZ40 for self-timer self-portraits if I want properly exposed and focused photos of myself in scenic locations - it focuses (and exposes for what it's focusing on) just before the shutter fires when it's set in self-timer mode.

I hope Sony will provide this feature in one of its settings in a future upgraded version of the alpha.

[Timberrjack]

This is absolutely retarded. Why on earth would they purposefully prohibit their costumers from taking self portraits? It makes me want to sell my Sony because of this.