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
1Notes
•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.
