Minolta 800si instruction manual Autofocus Modes, Automatic Autofocus Mode, Continuous Autofocus

AUTOFOCUS MODES

This camera has three autofocus modes that can be changed at any time.

MEMORY: The Focus Mode setting can be stored in memory. See page 99 for information.

AUTOMATIC AUTOFOCUS MODE

When autofocus is activated by pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the camera will continue focusing while the subject is moving and lock focus when it is still.

Automatic Autofocus Mode works well in any situation, but is especially useful for subjects that move and stop suddenly.

CONTINUOUS AUTOFOCUS

The camera continues focusing while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. The shutter- release button can be pressed all the way down when the subject is in focus. Continuous Autofocus should be used at sporting events or other occasions when the subject moves continuously.

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SINGLE-SHOT AUTOFOCUS

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the camera focuses until sharp focus is confirmed and then focus is locked. Focus will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down or until after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Use Single-shot Autofocus when photographing non-moving subjects or subjects that are outside the focus area. See Focus Lock, page 27.

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