Multi-Function Recording Mode; Autofocus Areas And Control - Minolta DiMAGE S414 Instruction Manual

MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE

Except for digital subject programs, the basic operation of the camera in multi-function
recording mode is identical to the auto-recording mode. Thoroughly familiarize yourself
with the previous sections before moving on.
The multi-function recording mode allows greater flexibility over image making. This
recording mode gives more control over autofocus and composition. The menu controls
are extensive allowing critical adjustments to image qualities such as color, sharpness,
and contrast. Unlike the auto-recording mode, settings made in multi-function recording
are not reset when the position of the mode dial is changed.

AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL

In the multi-function recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used. The wide
focus area and focus area selection allow flexibility in a variety of situations.
The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that
work together to control focus. This system is especially
effective with moving subjects or quick shooting in fast-
moving events. When focus locks, one of the AF sensors
within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of
focus.
Switching between the wide focus area and the spot focus areas is
simple. Press and hold the controller until the wide-focus-area frame lines
change to the spot-focus-area display. Press and hold the controller again
to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.
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The focus area selection controls which spot focus area is active. This function can be
used for off-center subjects or to single out an individual subject from a group.
Press and hold the controller to display the spot focus
areas; the active area is blue. Use the four-way key of the
controller to highlight the desired autofocus area.
1
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press
the center of the controller (2) to select the area; the other
four areas will disappear.
2
Once a spot focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been
taken. Only when one focus area is displayed, can the controller be used to zoom (p. 24)
or adjust the exposure (p. 56).
To select another focus area, press the center of the controller; all five areas should be
displayed. The controller can now be used to change the spot focus area. The selected
focus area selection remains in effect when the LCD monitor is turned off.
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