a10: Built-in AF-assist IlluminatorGbutton ➜ ACustom Settings menu
Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.
The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met:
On 1 AF-Sis selected for autofocus mode (0 87).
2Auto-area AF is chosen for AF-area mode (0 90), or an option other than auto-area AF is chosen and the center focus point is selected.
The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus Off operation. The camera may not be able to focus using
autofocus when lighting is poor.
AThe AF-Assist Illuminator
The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, remove the lens hood.
ASee Also
See page 425 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist.
