Focus Lock; Using The Built-In Flash; Flash Signals; Flash Cancel - Minolta DYNAX 4 Instruction Manual

FOCUS LOCK

The focus-lock function is used when the
subject is off-center and outside the focus
frame. Focus lock may also be used when
a special focusing situation prevents the
camera from focusing on the subject.
• Focus lock cannot be used with
continuous AF. The spot AF button (p.68)
can also be used for focus lock.
• Focus can be locked in continuous AF
(p.72) with the spot AF button.
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• Focus lock also sets the exposure
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• Removing your finger off the shutter-
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Center your subject in the wide
focus frame , then press
the shutter-release button
partway down to lock the
focus.
appears in the viewfinder, the
focus is locked.
settings.
Continue to hold the shutter-
release button partway down
while you compose your
picture.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
release button cancels focus lock.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

In P-mode, the built-in-flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter-
release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire
when necessary.
• The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.
• To turn off the autoflash, select flash cancel
• Pressing the program-reset button resets the flash to autoflash mode.
• Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.

Flash Signals

Flash signals in the viewfinder indicate
the status of the flash.
Flash is charged and will fire when the
Steady
shutter-release button is pressed.
Flash output was sufficient to
Blinks
provides correct exposure.
• When
does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within
the flash range. Please check the flash range on the next page.
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