Minolta X-700 User Manual

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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-

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