Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Focus Predictive Focus Control

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FOCUS - Predictive Focus Control

Predictive Focus Control determines the subject’s speed, position, and acceleration changes from the focus sensor data, then sets the best focus at the predicted point of exposure.

Predictive focus control is always active in the Automatic and Continuous autofocus modes.

With the ability to track acceleration in all three dimensions, Predictive Focus Control makes it possible for the camera to calculate where your subject will be when the shutter opens.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of PartsControl Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Handling the Camera LensBasic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Non DX Coded Film Notes… Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Close the back cover and turnCenter your subject in the focus Focus SignalsTurn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTOFocus Hold Special Focus SituationsLens Shadowing Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Flash RangeManual Rewind Detailed OperationRewinding the Film Automatic RewindFocus Predictive Focus Control FocusContinuous Autofocus C Selecting the Autofocus ModeFocus Autofocus Modes Automatic Autofocus aFocus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Focus Manual Focus AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesSlide the focus-mode switch to M Focus AF LockFocus AF Illuminator ExposureAperture Mode FlashExposure P-Mode Exposure A-ModeTurn the control dial to select the aperture Exposure S-ModeExposure A-Mode Raise the built-in flashExposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual ModeSelecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Center Weighted Average MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Spot MeteringRecompose the scene as desired Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AELChanging to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Exposure CompensationDrive Metering Setting the ISO ManuallyDrive Drive -Advance ModeDrive Self-Timer