Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 42)

Focusing aid
The X-700's standard focusing
screen has a split-image spot sur-
rounded by a band of microprisms
in the center of an Acute Matte
field.
To focus the camera visually
with usual lenses, look through the
viewfinder and turn the focusing
ring of the lens u n t i l :
• Upper and lower subject images in
the spot are exactly aligned with
no broken lines between them,
• Subject image in the band does
not shimmer or appear broken
up,and
• Subject image within the focusing
aid appears clearest and seems to
blend w i t h that on the matte field
surrounding it.
Though the most satisfactory focus-
ing aid and method depend upon
the conditions and your personal
preference, the above method may
provide the best results with medi-
40
um wideangle to medium telephoto
lenses.
Generally speaking, however,
you will probably find that focus-
ing is easiest if:
•Split-image spot is used for sub-
jects having vertical lines.
• Microprism band is used for lenses
from medium wideangle through
medium telephoto, especially with
subjects not having vertical lines.
• Matte field is used for longer-
focal-length lenses or for macro or
other work involving considerable
lens extension.
NOTE
• The X-700's standard focusing
screen can be replaced at any au-
thorized Minolta service facility by
any of eight optional focusing
screens (see p. 57). Out of focus
In focus
FOCUSING