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To set the =Assist Light (Focus Assist)

The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off.

1 Press the 3button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [AF Setting] screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23)

 

AF Setting

 

to select [Focus Assist].

 

Focusing Area

 

 

 

 

Focus Assist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off).

The setting is saved.

6 Press the 3button twice.

The camera returns to capture status.

Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do not look into the focus assist light from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.

• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions.

-In movie recording mode

-S (Fireworks) or H(Pet) mode

-When the focus mode is set to s (Infinity) or \ (Manual Focus)

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