Minolta A1 instruction manual Spot AE Area, Direct Manual Focus

SPOT AE AREA

When using spot metering (p. 69) with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the position of the spot metering area can be specified at the center of the live image or linked to the Flex Focus Point; the spot moves after the position of the FFP is set. This is set in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80).

Center spot With Flex Focus Point

DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS

Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the subject. Direct manual focus is activated in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Direct manual focus is canceled when continuous AF or manual focus (p. 46) is in use.

As described in the basic recording operation section 1

(p. 33), press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus (1); the focus signal will turn white. “DMF” will be displayed next to the drive-mode indicator.

While holding the shutter-release button partway down, the camera can be manually focused with the focusing ring (2). Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate focusing distance is displayed next to the frame counter. If active, the Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 105) can be used.

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