Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual AF-Assist Illuminator, Approx. O.5-3~

AF-Assist Illuminator

When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment.

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Approx. O.5-3~"

O"M.8ft. •

•AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations:

Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens (except AF-S and AF-I) is used, subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated .

•AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on in Ll or ~<;iI.

•Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24- 200mm.

•The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is approx. O.5-3m or 1.6-9.8 ft. Autofocus using the camera'sAF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m (page 51).

•Even when the optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, the camera'sIlluminator turns on (page 94).

NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator

When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube. The illumination restarts after a few moments. Also, when the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of time, be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot.

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