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Shooting still images
To reduce “red-eye” when
shooting live subjects
The flash pre-strobes before shooting to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red
Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP
settings (page 102). appears on the
LCD screen.
• The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In addition,
the distance to the subject, and whether or not
the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the
red-eye reduction process.
Shooting with the AF
illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to assist
in focusing when shooting in dark places.
Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in the SET
UP settings (page 102). If you try to shoot
under insufficient lighting conditions,
appears on the LCD screen; the AF
illuminator will emit a red light
automatically during the time between
when the shutter button is pressed halfway
down and the focus locks.
• If AF illuminator light does not reach the
subject sufficiently or the subject has no
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance
up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet
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(T) is recommended.)
• If AF illuminator light misses the center of the
image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.
• When the focus preset distance is set (page 45),
the AF illuminator does not function.
• When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or
[Center AF], the AF range finder is not
displayed. or flashes and the centrally-
located subject has priority to focus on.
• When (Camera) is set to one of the
following items in the menu settings, the AF
illuminator will not function (page 54).
– When shooting in Twilight mode
– When shooting in
Landscape mode
• The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are
no safety hazards, but when shooting at short
distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s
eyes.
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