Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 35)

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right
corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus
modes, see p. 46.
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a
subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on
another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to
take the picture.
35
If the AF system cannot focus on a certain subject, focus lock can be used with an object at the
same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 34).
White focus indicator - focus confirmed.
Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing
the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast. The subject is too dark. Two subjects at differ-
ent distances overlap
in the focus frame. The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.