Konica Minolta S414 instruction manual MULTI-FUNCTION Recording Mode, Autofocus Areas and Control

MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE

Except for digital subject programs, the basic operation of the camera in multi-function recording mode is identical to the auto-recording mode. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the previous sections before moving on.

The multi-function recording mode allows greater flexibility over image making. This recording mode gives more control over autofocus and composition. The menu controls are extensive allowing critical adjustments to image qualities such as color, sharpness, and contrast. Unlike the auto-recording mode, settings made in multi-function recording are not reset when the position of the mode dial is changed.

The focus area selection controls which spot focus area is active. This function can be used for off-center subjects or to single out an individual subject from a group.

Press and hold the controller to display the spot focus areas; the active area is blue. Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area.

AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL

In the multi-function recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used. The wide focus area and focus area selection allow flexibility in 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 focus locks, one of the AF sensors within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of focus.

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Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press the center of the controller (2) to select the area; the other four areas will disappear.

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Switching between the wide focus area and the spot focus areas is simple. Press and hold the controller until the wide-focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus-area display. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.

Once a spot focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Only when one focus area is displayed, can the controller be used to zoom (p. 24) or adjust the exposure (p. 56).

To select another focus area, press the center of the controller; all five areas should be displayed. The controller can now be used to change the spot focus area. The selected focus area selection remains in effect when the LCD monitor is turned off.

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