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Focus Lock
The AF-Assist Illuminator
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutter button
is pressed halfway.
AF-assist
illuminator
1 Notes
• Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes. See page 101 for information on dis-
abling the AF-assist illuminator.
• The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to
focus in macro mode (pg. 27), try increasing the distance to the subject.
• The AF-assist illuminator is not available in silent mode or in the following SP modes:
M, N, P, Q, T, U, and
V.