Minolta 7i Basic Recording Operation, For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function p

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.

Place the subject within the focus frame.

• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 32).

• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m – ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function

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(p. 77).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.

•The focus signals (p. 33) in the monitors will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.

•When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

•The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture.

•The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

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