Minolta X-370 - Additional Focusing Methods; Distance Scale Focusing; Infrared Film Focusing; Film-Plane Index

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OTHER FOCUSING METHODS
Distance scale
You may find that in certain
situations it is easier to focus by
estimating the distance to your
subject, then aligning the corre-
sponding figure on the distance
scale
with the index, such as :
• When
taking long exposures or
flash pictures when it is too dark
to focus through the lens
•
If you want to prefocus on your
subject, as in quickly shot candid
photos .
I
nfrared index
For proper focus when using
infrared film, first focus your
subject as usual with visible light .
Attach a red filter and turn the
focusing ring to the right to align
the point of proper focus on the
distance scale with the small red
dot (or red "R" on Me and old -
type MD lenses) on the depth - of-
field scale. Set exposure according
to the film manufacturer's recom-
mendations .
Film-plane index
The symbol beneath the film-
advance lever indicates the position
of the film inside the camera. This
mark can be used for measuring the
distance from subject to film when
taking close-ups, photomacrographs,
and
photomicrographs , where the
exact distance is sometimes impor -
tant .