Minolta MAXXUM 3xi Instruction Manual page 31

AUTO STAND-BY ZOOM (ASZ)
If you are using an xi-Series Autozoom lens, the camera's automatic control
also extends to zooming the lens. Whenever Eye-Start activates the camera,
the lens immediately sets a programmed focal length based on the distance to
your subject. This setting should provide a good starting-point in your com¬
position.
• ASZ's operation is a one-shot function; it will not set a new focal length
every time you point the camera at a new subject unless you first take the
camera away from your eye. If you use power zoom to change ASZ's setting,
ASZ will not function again until you remove the camera from your eye and
wait 20 sec,
• If the grip sensor does not activate Eye-Start, ASZ will not function. In this
case, pressing the shutter-release button partway down will activate all of the
camera's automatic systems except ASZ.
Press and hold the lens-function
button on the lens barrel while you
move the main switch from LOCK to
ON. OFF AS will appear in the data
panel.
To cancel ASZ:
® To turn ASZ on again, repeat the above step. ON AS will appear in the data
panel.
• ASZ does not work if you are using an AF Power Zoom lens.
• No other autozoom functions are available when this camera is used with
an xi-Series Autozoom tens.
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