Minolta 2098-301 Focus Autofocus Modes, Selecting the Autofocus Mode, Automatic Autofocus a

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FOCUS — Autofocus Modes

Selecting the Autofocus Mode

1. Set the focus mode switch to AF.

2. Turn the AF mode dial to the desired mode.

Automatic Autofocus (A)

Designed to work well in almost any situation, Automatic Autofocus is especially suited to moving subjects that stop suddenly.

Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down to activate autofocus.

The camera will continue focusing while the subject is moving, then lock focus when the subject is still.

Continuous Autofocus (C)

Use Continuous Autofocus when shooting sporting events or when you know the subject will be in constant motion.

Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down to activate autofocus.

The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

•The AF Illuminator (p.34) does not operate in Continuous Autofocus mode.

•The focus area is not displayed unless the AF button is pressed.

Single Shot Autofocus (S)

Use Single-shot AF when photographing non-moving subjects or to lock focus on subjects outside the focus area.

Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down to activate autofocus.

Once confirmed, focus remains locked until pressure is removed from the shutter-release button or the shutter is released.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyData Panel Control PanelViewfinder Getting Started Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Strap Checking Battery Power Installing the BatteriesBatteries Lens Handling the CameraLoading Film Basic OperationBefore loading film for the first time… Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index markClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Focus Signals Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shownTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsFlash Range Lens ShadowingDetailed Operation Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlSelecting the Autofocus Mode Focus Autofocus ModesAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CWide Focus Area Focus Focus AreaLocal Focus Area AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses Slide the focus-mode switch to MFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorMode Flash Exposure P-ModeExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure S-Mode Exposure A-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureManual Shift Exposure M-ModeExposure S-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeMetering Metering Selectable MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringCenter Weighted Average Metering Selecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch toSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringMetering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Recompose the scene as desiredMetering Exposure Compensation Changing to 1/3 EV IncrementsMetering Setting the ISO Manually DriveDrive -Advance Mode DriveDrive Self-Timer