Minolta Minolta Vectis, S-100 Special Focusing Situations, Focus Hold, Press the shutter-release

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below. When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (page 31) or manual focus (page 56). See page 13 for an explanation of the focus signals.

If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus

frame .

If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame .

If the subject within the focus

frame is very bright, or low in contrast.

FOCUS HOLD

Use focus hold when your subject is outside the focus

frame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm.

1.Center your subject in the

focus frame , then press the shutter-release button partway down.

2.Continue to hold the shutter-release button partway down while you compose your picture.

3.Press the shutter-release

button all the way down to take the picture.

• Focus hold cannot be used for moving subjects.

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