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What Is the Difference Between Eye AF and Eye-Start AF?

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    The Eye AF and Eye-Start AF are two different technologies that do two different things.

    What Is Eye AF?

    Eye AF is a feature that allows the camera to automatically focus on the eyes of a subject.

    What Is Eye-Start AF?

    Eye-Start AF is a feature that allows the camera to start auto focusing on your subject as soon as you put your eye on the viewfinder.

    Note: Eye-Start AF is only available when an A-Mount lens and A-Mount adapter, such as LA-EA2 and LA-EA4, are attached.