Minolta Dynax 7, Minolta, Maxxum manual AF/MF Control Button, AF to MF, MF to AF

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AF/MF CONTROL BUTTON

The AF/MF control button is located on the back allowing an instant selection of focus mode with the right thumb without changing the holding position.

•AF/MF control button cannot be used with xi series and AF Power zoom lenses.

AF to MF

In AF mode (focus-mode switch set to C, A, or S), the AF mode is switched to MF mode while pressing the AF/MF control but- ton.

• Turn the focusing ring while pressing the AF/MF control button.

• will appear in the viewfinder while the AF/MF control button is pressed. However, the AF-mode indicator in the navigation display (AF-A, AF-C, AF-S) doesn’t change.

•If you don’t change the focus, the focus will remain locked while pressing the AF/MF control button.

•If Custom 9-2 is selected, autofocus and manual focus are automati- cally switched over by every push of the AF/MF control button, instead of while pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 167).

MF to AF

In MF mode (focus-mode switch set to MF), when the AF/MF con- trol button is pressed, the MF mode is switched to AF-S, auto- focus is activated, and then focus is locked.

	• When you release the AF/MF control button, the camera returns to MF
	mode, and now re-focusing is possible using the focusing ring.		FOCUSING
	• When the AF/MF control button is pressed, the camera will also meter		FOCUSING

	the subject.
	• While pressing the AF/MF control button,	disappears in the

viewfinder, but will remain in the navigation display.

• If Custom 9-2 is selected, autofocus and manual focus are automati- cally switched over by every push of the AF/MF control button, instead of while pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 167).

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Appendix Names of Parts Camera BodyControl Panel Navigation Display Top Data PanelQuick Operation ViewfinderSubject as desired If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yourSet the camera for automatic operation DownBatteries Installing the BatteriesClose the battery-chamber door DoorAttaching the Lens Battery Condition IndicatorsLens Removing the LensClose the back cover Loading FilmInsert film cartridge into the film chamber Slide the back-cover release and open the back coverPressing the Shutter-Release Button Handling the CameraHolding the Camera Raise the built-in flash Turn the main switch to onTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Full-Auto Basic Settings Method Segment meteringFocus Lock FocusingFocus Signals Focus is confirmedSpecial Focus Situations Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals If your subject is near a very bright object or areaAperture ISO Rewinding the FilmFlash Range Lens ShadowingManual Rewind Gently press the manual-rewind buttonLarge icon display Meter-index display Display SelectionDetailed display Exposure-history displayDetailed Display Large Icon DisplayMeter-Index Display Exposure-History DisplayVertical Display Operation DisplayPress the navigation display illu- minator Display Brightness and ContrastDisplay Illumination Display ContrastContinuous Autofocus C Focus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Single-Shot Autofocus SManual Focus MF Turn the focus-mode switch to MFAF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses MF to AF AF/MF Control ButtonAF to MF Smooth Focusing Focus AreaWhile pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot Set the wide/local focus-area switch to wideWide Focus Area Picture Set the wide/local focus-area switch to localLocal Focus Area How to Lock the Wide Focus Area How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus AreaTurn the wide/local focus-area switch to lock AF IlluminatorMode While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release buttonComparison of full-auto mode to P program mode Turn either control dial to select the aperture Mode FlashPA/PS Mode 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 Manual Shift Select a desired shutter speed and apertureSegment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering Turn the metering-mode switch toSelectable Metering Spot MeteringCenter-Weighted Average Metering Exposure CompensationMeter Index Changing to 1/3 IncrementsIncrement ie +/-3.0EV Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EVWhile pressing the AE-lock button, recompose the scene Automatic Exposure Lock AELButton Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed Spot MeteringBrightness-Distribution Display Open the control-panel door and press the ISO button Setting the ISO ManuallyTurn either control dial to set the desired ISO value Continuous DriveSELF-TIMER Open the control panel door and press the adjust buttonTurn the front control dial to set the bracketing increment Exposure Bracketing0.5, 0.7, 1.0 EV Normal -0.5EV +0.5EV -1.0EV +1.0EV Compensate the exposures as follows Number Exposures AdjustmentMultiple Exposure Turn the drive-mode lever toFlash Mode Switch FlashRED-EYE Reduction Rear Flash SyncSLOW-SHUTTER Sync Flash CompensationFlash Bracketing Accessory Flash Flash Metering Pre-flash meteringAttach the 5600HSD, 5400HS or 3600HSD and set it to HSS mode HIGH-SPEED SyncNormal Flash Wireless/Remote Flash Turn either control dial and select normal wireless or ratioDetach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash HSSWait until both flash units are fully charged Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flashSwitching Between Normal WL Flash and Ratio WL Flash Additional Features PC TerminalOpen the control-panel door and press the Date button Setting the Date/TimeDATE/TIME Imprinting Press the ADJ button DATE/TIME Imprinting EYE-START Using Eye-StartSlide the eye-start switch to on Turn the main switch to on Changing the FormatTime Exposures Bulb Cover the viewfinder with the eyepiece capDEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Press the depth-of-field preview buttonDiopter Adjustment SETTING/CANCELLING the Audio