Focus Autofocus Modes, Automatic Autofocus a | Minolta 2098-301

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

Contents

Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts Body Data Panel Control PanelViewfinder Getting Started Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Strap Checking Battery Power Installing the BatteriesBatteries Lens Handling the Camera Loading 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 focus Special Focus Situations Focus Hold Using the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsFlash Range Lens Shadowing Detailed Operation Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Manual Rewind Focus Focus Predictive Focus Control Selecting the Autofocus Mode Focus Autofocus ModesAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus C Wide 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 Focus Exposure Focus AF Illuminator Mode Flash Exposure P-ModeExposure A-Mode Aperture Exposure S-Mode Exposure A-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the aperture Manual Shift Exposure M-ModeExposure S-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering Metering Selectable MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Center Weighted Average Metering Selecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch toSpot Metering Metering Selectable Metering Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Recompose the scene as desired Metering Exposure Compensation Changing to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Setting the ISO Manually Drive Drive -Advance Mode Drive Drive Self-Timer