Minolta dimage7 Autofocus Areas and Control, Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus Point

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RECORDING MODE

AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL

In still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves the spot-focus area within the image. The two focus areas, wide focus area and spot focus point, allow flexibility over a variety of situations.

The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus. This system is especially effective with moving subjects or quick shooting in fast- moving events. When the focus is locked in single AF mode, one of the AF sensors within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of focus. The spot focus point gives critical control over focus. It can be used to single out an individual subject from a group.

Switching between the wide focus area to the spot focus point is simple. Press and hold the controller (1) until the wide-focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus- point cross. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.

Wide focus area

Spot focus point

AF sensor

 

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FLEX FOCUS POINT - CONTROLLING THE SPOT FOCUS POINT

Once displayed, the spot focus area can be moved to any point in the image area. This Flex Focus Point is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. The Flex Focus Point cannot be used with continuous AF (p. 68) or the digital zoom (p. 70).

With the spot-focus-area cross displayed, use the controller’s four-way

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keys (1) to move the focus point anywhere within the live image. Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the AF/AEL button to focus; the cross will turn red to confirm focus.

Pressing the center of the controller (2) returns the focus point to the center of the image area. To return to the wide-focus-area mode press and hold the controller until the frame lines appear.

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