AThe AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist

AF-assist illuminator

illuminator will light automatically to assist

 

the autofocus operation when the shutter-

 

release button is pressed halfway (some

 

restrictions apply; 0 352). Note that the

 

illuminator may become hot when used

 

multiple times in quick succession and will

 

turn off automatically to protect the lamp

 

after a period of continuous use. Normal

 

function will resume after a brief pause.

 

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