Konica Minolta 5D Camcorder User Manual


 
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AF AREA
AF-area modes control which AF areas are used for focus. The
modes are selected with the function button (p. 56). The active
AF area is indicated on the monitor.
Wide AF area - to use the wide focus frames in the viewfinder to focus.
See the basic operation section on page 28. Pressing and holding the four-
way controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area.
Spot AF can be used, see page 47.
Spot AF area - the spot AF area is used for focus.
The shutter release button and all controller keys
active spot AF.
Focus area selection - a specific AF area can be
selected. Only the spot AF area can be used with
the AF Reflex 500mm f/8 and AF Power Zoom 35-
80mm f/4.0-5.6 lenses.
Spot AF area
When focus-focus area selection is active, use the controller to select the
AF area; autofocus activates and locks each time an area is selected. The
central button selects the spot AF area. Focus remains locked after the
picture is taken until the controller is released.
The active area is
indicated on the monitor
and is briefly illuminated
in the viewfinder.