Minolta X-300 - Focusing

FOCUSI
NG
The
camera's
focusing
screen
has
a
f
ocusing
aid
consisting
of
a
split-image
spot
surrounded
bY
a
band
of
microPrisms
in the
center
of
an
Acute
Matte
field.
To
focus
the
camera
visuallY,
look
through
the
viewfinder
and
turn
the
lens'
focusing
griP
until
:
.
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.
At
this
point,
the
subject
image
within
the
viewf
inder's
center
focusing
aid
appears
clearest
and
seems
to
blend
with
that
on
the
matte
field
surrounding
it.
You will
Probably
f ind
that
focusing
is easiest
if
:
.
Split-image
spot
is
used
for
subjects
having
vertical
lines.
.
Microprism
band
is used
for lenses
f rom
medium
wideangle
th
rough
mediu
m telePhoto,
esPecia
llY
with
subjects
not
having
vertical
I
i
nes.
.
Matte
field
is
used
for
longer
focal-length
lenses or
for macro or
other
work
involving
considerable
lens extension.
In focus
Out of
focus