AUTO FOCUSING:
Look through the viewfinder and center the
subject by utilizing the split image with
microprism collar in the viewfinder. Depress the
auto-focus button, the focus ring will rotate
automatically until the subject is in focus (fig.7).
The direction of rotation will be displayed on the
focusing panel by a red arrow. When the camera
is in focus, the in-focus LED on the top of the
auto-focus unit will light up and you will hear a
"beep" sound if the sound signal switch is in the
"ON" position (fig.8). Once the lens is in focus,
the lens will automatically stop and you may
remove your finger from the auto-focus button.
NOTE:
It is recommended when setting the auto-focus mode that apertures between F/4
- 22 are selected. For your convenience these lens opening are engraved in green. When
lighting conditions require larger lens openings we suggest checking the focus with the
focusing grid in the viewfinder. DO NOT cover the auto-focus windows with your
fingers. Otherwise, the lens will not focus properly.
The following subjects should be avoided when using your 50 mm AF lens in the auto
focus mode:
* Shiny subjects such as water surfaces or exterior of a car. Since the AF system sends
out a beam of infrared light, these surfaces will deflect the beam, resulting in improper
focus. These subjects can be focused either manually or by ensuring that the shiny
reflective surface is directly perpendicular to the infrared beam. You can manually check
the auto-focus operation in these situations by viewing the split image range finder.
* Subjects through a glass window. In most instances if the 50 mm AF lens is beyond 2
cm from the glass surface, the AF beam will not penetrate and incorrect focusing may
result.
