Focus Modes; Automatic Af; Continuous Af - Minolta DYNAX 5 Instruction Manual

FOCUS MODES

Your camera has four focus modes:

Automatic AF

Continuous AF

• All the autofocus modes work with the exposure modes: P A S M.
• The subject programs use automatic AF, except for sports mode, which
uses continuous AF.
Automatic AF
Designed to work well in most situations, automatic AF is suited to
events that have both moving a static subjects. When the subject is mov-
ing, continuous AF is used; when static, single-shot AF is employed.
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Single-shot AF Manual Focus
Turn the function dial to .
While pressing the function
button, turn the control dial
until appears on the data
panel.
Continuous AF
Use continuous AF when shooting sporting
events or when the subject is in constant
motion.
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• When taking pictures, the camera continues to focus while the shutter-
release button is pressed partway down. Focus lock cannot be used with
continuous AF.
• Focus can be locked with the spot AF button in continuous AF.
• Continuous AF does not use audio signals or local focus area LEDs to
indicate focus.
Turn the function dial to .
While pressing the function
button, turn the control dial
until appears on the data
panel.
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