Minolta Dimage 7Hi - Manual (Page 23)

44 A DVANCED RECORDING
AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL
In still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves the
spot-focus area within the image. The two focus areas, wide focus area and spot focus
point, allow flexibility over a variety of situations.
The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus.
This system is especially effective with moving subjects or quick shooting during fast-
moving events. When the focus is locked in single AF mode, one of the AF sensors
within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of focus. The spot focus point
gives critical control over focus. It can be used to single out an individual subject from a
group.
Wide focus area
AF sensor
Spot focus point
Switching between the wide focus area to the spot focus point is simple. Press and
hold the central button of the controller (1) until the wide-focus-area frame lines change
to the spot-focus-point cross. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-
focus-area frame lines.
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FLEX FOCUS POINT
Once displayed, the spot focus area can be moved to any point in the image area. This
Flex Focus Point is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. The Flex Focus Point cannot
be used with the digital zoom (p. 46).
With the spot-focus-area cross displayed, use the controller’s four-way
keys (1) to move the focus point anywhere within the live image. Press
the shutter-release button partway down to focus; the cross will turn red
to confirm focus.
Pressing the central button of the controller (2) returns the focus point to
the center of the image area. To return to the wide-focus-area mode
press and hold the button until the wide-focus-area frame lines appear.
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