Minolta Maxxum, Minolta, Dynax 7 manual Manual Focus MF, Turn the focus-mode switch to MF

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FOCUS MODE

1. Turn the focus-mode switch to S.

2. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down to activate autofocus.

• appears in the dis- play.

•Once confirmed, focus remains locked until your finger is removed from the shutter-release button.

Manual Focus (MF)

Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus lock is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus.

1. Turn the focus-mode switch to MF.

• is displayed in both the viewfinder and navi- gation display.

2. Turn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp and focused.

• appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus.

•Even though manual focus has been selected, it is possible to utilize autofocus by pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 51).

•When the focus ring doesn’t turn smoothly (for example when using a teleconverter) see page 52.

•This camera uses distance information, even when in manual focus mode, to obtain a proper exposure. In order to get precise information, the focus position is at infinity when the camera’s main switch is moved to the ON position.

AF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses

Pull and turn the zoom ring until your subject appears sharp.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Appendix Camera Body Names of PartsTop Data Panel Control Panel Navigation DisplayViewfinder Quick OperationSet the camera for automatic operation If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yourSubject as desired DownClose the battery-chamber door Installing the BatteriesBatteries DoorLens Battery Condition IndicatorsAttaching the Lens Removing the LensInsert film cartridge into the film chamber Loading FilmClose the back cover Slide the back-cover release and open the back coverHolding the Camera Handling the CameraPressing the Shutter-Release Button Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Turn the main switch to onRaise the built-in flash Method Segment metering Full-Auto Basic SettingsFocus Signals FocusingFocus Lock Focus is confirmedFlash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashSpecial Focus Situations If your subject is near a very bright object or areaFlash Range Rewinding the FilmAperture ISO Lens ShadowingGently press the manual-rewind button Manual RewindDetailed display Display SelectionLarge icon display Meter-index display Exposure-history displayLarge Icon Display Detailed DisplayExposure-History Display Meter-Index DisplayOperation Display Vertical DisplayDisplay Illumination Display Brightness and ContrastPress the navigation display illu- minator Display ContrastAutomatic Autofocus a Focus ModeContinuous Autofocus C Single-Shot Autofocus SAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses Turn the focus-mode switch to MFManual Focus MF AF to MF AF/MF Control ButtonMF to AF Focus Area Smooth FocusingWide Focus Area Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Local Focus Area Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localPicture Turn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaHow to Lock the Wide Focus Area AF IlluminatorComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonMode PA/PS Mode Mode FlashTurn either control dial to select the aperture Turn the rear control dial to change the apertureAperture Control Turn either control dial to select the shutter speed Shutter Control Metering in M Mode Select a desired shutter speed and aperture Manual ShiftSelectable Metering Turn the metering-mode switch toSegment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering Spot MeteringExposure Compensation Center-Weighted Average MeteringIncrement ie +/-3.0EV Changing to 1/3 IncrementsMeter Index Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EVButton Automatic Exposure Lock AELWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Spot Metering Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is PressedBrightness-Distribution Display Turn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Setting the ISO ManuallyOpen the control-panel door and press the ISO button Drive ContinuousOpen the control panel door and press the adjust button SELF-TIMER0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV Exposure BracketingTurn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Normal -0.5EV +0.5EV -1.0EV +1.0EV Multiple Exposure Number Exposures AdjustmentCompensate the exposures as follows Turn the drive-mode lever toFlash Flash Mode SwitchRear Flash Sync RED-EYE ReductionFlash Compensation SLOW-SHUTTER SyncFlash Bracketing Accessory Flash Pre-flash metering Flash MeteringHIGH-SPEED Sync Attach the 5600HSD, 5400HS or 3600HSD and set it to HSS modeTurn either control dial and select normal wireless or ratio Normal Flash Wireless/Remote FlashHSS Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flashSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashWait until both flash units are fully charged PC Terminal Additional FeaturesDATE/TIME Imprinting Setting the Date/TimeOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Press the ADJ button Slide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to on Using Eye-StartDATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-START Changing the FormatCover the viewfinder with the eyepiece cap Time Exposures BulbPress the depth-of-field preview button DEPTH-OF-FIELD PreviewSETTING/CANCELLING the Audio Diopter Adjustment