Minolta MAXXUM 8000i Instruction Manual page 14

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For low-contrast subjects beyond the AF
illuminator's range, the camera may be unable
to confirm focus (Fig. A); in these cases, use
focus hold (p.26) or focus manually (p.29). The
focus-not-confirmed signal for a moving subject
will be displayed if its speed is too fast for auto-
focusing. Refer to p.28 for more information on
subjects difficult to autofocus.
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Focus-area selection
The 8000i uses three autofocus sensors for
subject detection: a horizontal sensor aligned
with the center of the viewfinder frame, and a
flanking vertical sensor on each side of the
center sensor. When the camera is set to wide
focus area (r j), all three sensors are used to
determine focus. When center focus are§ (»3) is
selected, only the center sensor is used.
Wide Focus Area
Wide focus area is set automatically by the cam¬
era when you press the program-reset button.
It is convenient for general photographic
situations, and especially useful for autofocus-
ing on fast-moving subjects. Even if the main
subject is not in the exact center of the frame,
the camera will focus correctly.
Center Focus Area
If the camera is set to wide focus area, it may be
difficult to focus on one person standing in a
crowd, since more than one subject will fill the
focus area. By selecting center focus area, you
can limit autofocus sensitivity to the small area
marked in the center of the viewfinder. Center
focus area is also useful for taking closeup pho¬
tographs.
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