Minolta X-370N - Self-Timer Operation

FOCUSING
In focus
Out of focus
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The camera's focusing screen has
a focusing aid consisting of a
split-image
spot su r rounded 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 microprism
band does not shimmer or appear
broken up.
At this point , the subject image
within the viewfinder's center
focusing aid appears clearest and
seems
to blend with that on the
matte field surrounding it .
You will probab ly find that
focusi ng is easiest if:
• Spl it-image spot is used for
subjects having vertical lines.
·'Microprism band is used for lenses
from med i um wideangle through
medium telephoto, especially
with su bjects not having vertical
lines .
•
Matte field is used for longer
focal-length lenses or for macro or
other work involving considerable
lens
extension .