Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 46)

46 A DVANCED RECORDING
FOCUS-MODE SWITCH
Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual
focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the switch
to select the appropriate focus mode.
Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is
described in the basic recording section.
Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continu-
ously tracks and focuses on the subject.
Place the Focus area on the subject. The four-way keys of the
controller can be used to move the area anywhere in the live
image for off center subjects.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to engage the sub-
ject lock; the focus signal will confirm focus. If the subject moves
or the camera is panned, the focus area will follow the subject.
Focus and exposure will change as the subject moves and light-
ing conditions change.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the pic-
ture. When the shutter button is released the focus area returns to
the center of the live image. Subject tracking can be disabled and
AE lock can be activated in section 4 of the recording menu (p.
80).
Continuous AF focus signal