FOCUSING

Continuos autofocusing

Set focus mode switch to its AF (autofocus) position.
Center focus frame on subject.
Rest finger on operating button. The camera will adjust focus continuously as long as operating button is touched. When subject comes into focus, the green focus signal in the viewfinder glows.
Release shutter by pressing operating button all the way down.

NOTE

Shutter can be released at any time whether subject is in focus or not. make sure subject is focused as desired before releasing shutter.
If illumination is too low or if subject cannot be autofocused, both red focus signals will blink to indicate that manual focusing is necessary.

Focus hold: Center focus frame on subject, then press and hold operating button halfway down. When subject is in focus, the green focus signal glows and camera "beeps" (if at ON

position).
Focus is held as long as operating button is pressed halfway. Recompose photo with subject anywhere in frame and release shutter.

Manual focusing

Set focus mode switch to its M (manual) position.
Center focus frame on subject.
Touch operating button to avtivate focus signals.
Turn focusing ring in direction indicated by red focus signals in viewfinder. Green focus signal glows when subject is in focus and camera "beeps" (if at ON position). When both red focus signals blink, subject must be focused visually on the Acute-Matte focusing screen. To do so, turn focusing ring until subject appears sharpest in the viewfinder.
Release shutter by pressing operating button all the way down.

Autofocusing in special situations
In situations where red LEDs blink or the green LED glows but the subject does not appear sharp, additional care should be taken to assure accurate focus:

If subject contrast is too low, use focus-hold to lock focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose photograph and release shutter.
In cases where two subjects are at different distances within the focus frame or where parallel lines interfere with autofocusing, focus manually on Acute-Matte screen.
When light is too low for the autofocus system to respond, a Minolta MAXXUM Flash can be used.
For extremely bright subjects, use of a neutral-density filter is recommended.