Minolta A1 instruction manual Basic Recording Operation

1	BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
	Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (2). The effect of the
	zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and
	LCD monitor.
	Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center sub-
	jects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34).
	The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m
	(1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro
	function (p. 49).

Focus signal

AF sensor

Shutter-speed and aperture

Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the

2focus and exposure. When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in the live image to indicate the point of focus.

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The focus signals (p. 35) on 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.

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 (4) to take the picture.

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

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