Minolta 2163-910 Film Camera User Manual


 
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AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
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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 two subjects at different
distances overlap in the
focus frame.
If a subject composed of
alternating light and dark
lines completely fills the
focus frame.
If your subject is near a very
bright object or area.
Focus is confirmed.
Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ).
Lens is focusing (Continuous AF).
The shutter is locked.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
The shutter is locked.
FOCUS
The following signals appear in the
viewfinder to indicate the focus status.
Focusing time can be longer with macro or
telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions
the camera may require a little more time
to ensure accurate focus.
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).
Focus Signals
Steady
Steady
Blinking
Steady
Custom Function Notes
Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), shutter-release has priority (2) (p.108).
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