Recording images with the hologram AF

The hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set [HOLOGRAM AF] (page 110) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings. The factory setting is [AUTO]. ON appears on the screen and the hologram AF emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

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•If hologram AF light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance up to approximately 4.5 m (177 1/4 inches) is recommended.)

•Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

•The hologram AF will not emit light when adjusting the focus manually.

•The hologram AF will not emit light when [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 110).

•If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.

•The hologram AF emitter emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at close range is not recommended, as you may see residual spots for several minutes afterwards, such as after looking into a flashlight.

•Do not block the hologram AF emitter during recording.

•Attaching an optional filter, wide conversion lens or telephoto conversion lens may interfere with Holographic AF light emission.

About Hologram AF

“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF optical system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than conventional high- brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for human eyes.

*Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base

30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product as safe, under the condition that a human can look at the laser light either directly or through a lens for 30 000 seconds.

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