Minolta DYNAX 7 User Manual page 25

FOCUS MODE
1. Turn the focus-mode switch to
S.
2. Press the shutter-release but-
ton partway down to activate
autofocus.
• Once confirmed, focus remains locked until your finger is removed
from the shutter-release button.
Manual Focus (MF)
Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus
lock is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and
indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus.
1. Turn the focus-mode switch to
MF.
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• appears in the dis-
play.
• is displayed in both
the viewfinder and navi-
gation display.
2. Turn the focusing ring until
your subject appears sharp
and focused.
• appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in
focus.
• Even though manual focus has been selected, it is possible to utilize
autofocus by pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 51).
• When the focus ring doesn't turn smoothly (for example when using a
teleconverter) see page 52.
• This camera uses distance information, even when in manual focus
mode, to obtain a proper exposure. In order to get precise information,
the focus position is at infinity when the camera's main switch is
moved to the ON position.
AF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses
Pull and turn the zoom ring until your subject appears sharp.
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