Minolta 2098-301 Focus AF Lock, Focus Manual Focus, AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses

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FOCUS — AF Lock

Press the AF button to lock focus on moving or stationary subjects using the current focus mode. The focus remains locked until the AF button is released.

•Exposure is also locked if 14-segment metering (p.45) is selected.

•Pressing the AF button also activates the AF illuminator.

1.Center your subject in the focus frame.

2. Press and hold the AF button.

• The current local focus area LED appears in the viewfinder data panel until the AF button is released.

• The exposure settings do not appear until the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

Turn the front control dial to select a different local focus area.

3.Recompose the scene as desired, then take the picture.

FOCUS — Manual Focus

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

•Only the center weighted average (p. 47) and spot (p. 46) metering modes are available in manual focus mode.

•14-segment honeycomb pattern metering (p. 45) is changed to center weighted average metering when manual focus mode is selected.

1. Slide the focus-mode switch to M.

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appears in the viewfinder when the subject in

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

the focus frame is in focus.

AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses

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

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyControl Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Lens Handling the CameraBasic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Close the back cover and turn Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberExtend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Non DX Coded Film Notes…Taking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Focus SignalsTurn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldFlash Range Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Lens ShadowingAutomatic Rewind Detailed OperationRewinding the Film Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlAutomatic Autofocus a Selecting the Autofocus ModeFocus Autofocus Modes Continuous Autofocus CFocus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Focus AF Lock AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesSlide the focus-mode switch to M Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorExposure A-Mode Mode FlashExposure P-Mode ApertureRaise the built-in flash Exposure S-ModeExposure A-Mode Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering MeteringMetering Selectable Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringSpot Metering Center Weighted Average MeteringSelecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to 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