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	Put simply, 3D AF is a revolution in digital photography. Because now you can capture sharp, high-quality images of a moving subject, even if it's coming right at you. The DiMAGE A1 features Konica Minolta's innovative subject tracking algorithm, which continues focusing on your subject as it moves along the X, Y, and Z-axes of the picture frame. Then, when you fully press the shutter release button, predictive focus control takes over. It compensates for the time lag between shutter release and image capture to further ensure accuracy. This entire autofocusing process is extremely fast, thanks to a specialized ASIC chip.

From the moment you grip the camera, Full-time AF goes into action. Autofocusing is as fast as 0.2 seconds, the fastest among 5.0-megapixel SLR-type digital cameras with a built-in lens system with 5x or optical zoom.* You'll be ready for your shot immediately. Full-time AF is available in either Single Shot AF mode or when Flex Focus Point and Continuous AF are used together.

* Focusing time with eye sensor ON. The fastest as of August 1, 2003, as determined using Minolta measurement standards.

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		High precision during Single Shot AF comes from a wide focusing area with 11-point coverage. Focusing areas are positioned to optimize portrait shooting: 7 areas aligned in the middle plus 3 areas above. This design increases the reliability of focus metering with different subjects and, as a result, gives you greater flexibility with shot composition. What's more, autofocusing is exceptionally fast. The DiMAGE A1 achieves its high level of autofocus performance by using a new subject detection algorithm, an improved stepping motor, and an ultra-fast CCD readout rate.

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