Focus; Focus Signals; Special Focus Situations - Minolta DYNAX 5 Instruction Manual

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FOCUS

Focus Signals

The following signals appear in the
viewfinder to indicate the focus status.
• Focusing time can be longer with macro or
Focus is confirmed.
Steady
Steady Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ).
Lens is focusing (Continuous AF).
Steady
• The shutter is locked.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
Blinking
• The shutter is locked.
• When focus cannot be confirmed, the subject may be too close or one of
the special focus situations on the following page is preventing the system
from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p. 75).
Custom Function Notes
Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), shutter-release has priority (2) (p.108).
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telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions
the camera may require a little more time
to ensure accurate focus.

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below.
Use focus lock (p. 34) or manual focus (p.75).
If the subject within the focus
frame is very bright, or low in
contrast.
If a subject composed of
alternating light and dark
lines completely fills the
focus frame.
If two subjects at different
distances overlap in the
focus frame.
If your subject is near a very
bright object or area.
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