In a message dated 4/18/2002 9:58:34 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> For example, > can somebody explain in words of few syllables what "trap > focus" means, and how important it is? What about "predictive > AF" and "focus confirmation?" Are these more properly referred > to as functions of programming rather than characteristics of > the AF system itself? > "Trap focus" is when you set the focus for a certain spot and when the speedy little animal or whatever reaches that spot as it's running along, the shutter trips. With the PZ-1 and ZX-5n (and probably others) this is achieved by putting a manual-focus lens on the camera, setting the body to AF, and locking the electronic cable release. Don't know if the MZ-s does this, too. Focus confirmation: you have your autofocus camera set to manual focus and are turning the focus ring yourself. A light shows up in the viewfinder to let you know the camera thinks your subject is in focus. Having trouble coming up with words of few syllables for predictive AF. Will take another look at that problem after breakfast. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
