Minolta XG-1 - Focusing

FOCUSING
The focusing screen of your XG-l features a
split-image spot surrounded by a band of
microprisms in the center of a matte field .
To focus the camera visually with usual
lenses,
look through the viewfinder with lens at
full aperture and turn the focusing collar on the
lens until the upper and lower subject images in
the spot are exactly al igned with no broken
lines between them and/or the subject image in
the band does not shimmer or appear broken
up. At this point, the subject image within the
focusing aid should appear clearest and seem to
blend with that on the matte field around it.
Though the most satisfactory focusing aid
and method depend upon the conditions and
personal preference of the photographer, the
above method may provide the best results
with medium wideangle to short telephoto
lenses.
Generally speaking, however, you will pro-
bably find that using the split-image spot will
provide the easiest way to focus with subjects
having vertical lines; the microprism band for
lenses from medium wideangle through med-
ium telephoto, especially with subjects not
having vertical lines; and the matte field for
longer lenses or macro or other work involving
considerable lens extension.
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