Minolta S-100, Minolta Vectis instruction manual Manual Focus, Self-Timer, Press the focus-mode

MANUAL FOCUS

When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus.

1. Press the focus-mode

button. will appear in the data panel.

2. Turn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp and focused.

• The green focus-lamp will glow when the subject in the focus frame is in focus.

•Manual focus is not possible on lenses without a focusing ring.

•Press the focus-mode button again to return to the autofocus mode.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.

1. Place the camera on a tripod, then press the self-timer button until appears in the data panel.

2. Center your subject in the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self- timer indicator on the front of the camera will blink, then glow just before the shutter releases.

•Self-timer mode is canceled after the shutter is released.

•Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.

•To cancel the self-timer before the shutter releases, press the self-timer button or press the main switch to turn the camera off.

•Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera. See page 60.

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