Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] autofocus
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 06:05:07 -0400

Hmm...none of the three Maxxums I have experience with had this feature.
My 9000 and my new 9 both have secure switches that let you choose MF or
AF.  There is no way for that switch to change positions by itself.  My now
departed 9xi had a toggle switch that worked fine with me but reportedly
caused problems with some other users.  In any case, it was *supposed* to
let you toggle between MF and AF, and in my case worked.

Dan C.

At 11:38 AM 04-05-99 -0700, you wrote:
>
>	
>I am a serious amateur photographer and have been for over 65 years.  Now
>that I am pushing 80 I find I have a problem focusing sharply even with the
>diopter add-ons.  Autofocus feature has been a godsend for me.  I can see
>where the feature could cause a problem especially when trying to use
>parfocal distance settings for small aperture photography.  I have also
>notised great benefit when photographing action shots.  It's a heck of a
>job trying to keep things in focus when everyone is moving.  Years ago when
>using the speed graphic we approximated the distance and shot away.
>	I do not like the AF feature in the Minolta Maxxum (excuse the mention of
>the word) because it reverts to AF from Manual after each exposure.  This
>can become annoying for those whose forgetfulness is in full bloom.
>
>Allan
>
>