Minolta Dimage 7i - Manual (Page 33)

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. 81.
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
Focus confirmed. Focus icon: white
Focus icon: red
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.
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.
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Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special
situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.
• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
• When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set
between 5 m and infinity ( 16.4 ft and ∞) . When
the flash is in use, the focus is set between 3.0 m and 3.8 m (9.8 ft and 12.5 ft). In this case, focus
lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused
manually (p.
94 ).