Recording images with the hologram AF

The hologram AF is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.

ON appears on the screen and the hologram AF emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

When not using this function, set [Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140).

•If hologram AF light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast,

focus will not be achieved. (An approximate

distance of 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 16 feet 4 7/8 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 3.5 m

(23 5/8 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (T) 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.

•When adjusting the focus manually (page 67), the hologram AF does not function.

•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.

•Do not block the hologram AF emitter during recording.

•The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on.

•When you attach the supplied lens hood to the camera, the hologram AF light is blocked.

•The hologram AF does not function when

[SCN] (Scene) is set to (Twilight mode) or

(Landscape mode).

About Hologram AF

“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill light 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. No safety problems will be caused by looking directly into the hologram AF emitter at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience such effects like several minutes of residual image and dazzling, that you encounter after looking into a flashlight.

*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 focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.

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